Former President Donald Trump criticized President Biden’s foreign policy as the world watches a war that has already claimed 2,300 lives unfold in Gaza.
2023
Association to host Great Maine Apple Day in Unity Oct. 15
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s Great Maine Apple Day, a celebration of the history, flavor and tradition of Maine apples, is set for noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity. This annual event celebrates the fall harvest with opportunities to connect with fruit enthusiasts, learn about apples […]
Skowhegan club donates books in memory of 3 members
Members of the GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Skowhegan Woman’s Club, President Bonnie Chamberlain, Reading Group Chair Kathy Kahler and board member Mary Cayford met with Skowhegan Free Public Library Director Angie Herrick Oct. 4 at the library to read dedications and to donate books in memory of past members. The following women club […]
Lovell library speaker series to host historical society director Oct. 19
LOVELL — The Charlotte Hobbs Library Speaker Series is set to continue at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, with a talk by Michael Davis on “Rattlesnake: a Western Maine Story.” Davis is the assistant director of the Bridgton Historical Society and the author of the weekly history column “In Ye Olden Times” for the Bridgton […]
Local Scouts attend international camporee
EDMUNDS — Cobscook Bay State Park, located on the western shore of Cobscook Bay in Washington County, was recently the locale for the 61st annual Cobscook/Moosehorn International Scout Camporee. More than 140 Scouts and Scouters attended the “Dungeons and Dragons” themed event, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec […]
Land trust, historians to host history walk in Readfield Oct. 14
Kennebec Land Trust and Readfield historians Dale Potter-Clark and Bill Adams plan to host a walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, to discuss the history of the Rosmarin & Saunders Family Forest and Macdonald Woods. They will share more information about foundations and families, including the John Dutton family, in the old “West Road […]
Center to host hybrid talk on lake association deliberations Oct. 16
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a talk, “’Productive Disagreement’ at the Lake: The Role of Deliberation in Lake Associations” at 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16. All talks in the Mitchell Center’s Sustainability Talks series are free and offered both […]
Online workshop about growing small fruit on farms to begin Oct. 17
Registration is required by Friday, Oct. 13.
Farmington Elks to host Cornhole for a Cause Nov. 11
Proceeds benefit Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services.
Powerball player in California snags $1.73 billion lottery jackpot
There had been 35 consecutive drawings without a big winner, stretching back to July 19 when a player in California matched all 6 numbers and won $1.08 billion.