The Camden Public Library plans to offer a walking tour of downtown Camden at 4 p.m. Fridays from July 1 through Sept. 16. This educational tour features a handful of historic sites in downtown Camden, including the Camden Public Library grounds and Amphitheatre, which were designated a National Historic Landmark in 2013. Participants can learn […]
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Farmington church to host benefit cruise in/car hop July 31
FARMINGTON — A Cruise In/Car Hop is planned for 4 p.m. Sunday, July 31, with an entertaining afternoon/evening filled with music and food while viewing classic cars and trucks at Fairbanks Union Church, 583 Fairbank Road. According to a news release from the church, a truck division has been added this year. Car and truck […]
Shamarr Allen plans concert at Rockland Strand
Shamarr Allen will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30 at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland. Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, the singer and trumpeter has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country. With a scintillating and unique sound, Allen transcends musical boundaries. He is […]
Farmington society to hold sun porch fundraiser July 30
Farmington Historical Society announces a Summer evening at the town’s historic Octagon House. The Sun Porch Soirée, planned for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at 126 High St., will be an evening of food, summer punch, music and a tour of the unusual house. A door prize and silent auction will take place as well, […]
Waterville Rocks concert to feature Albert Cummings
Albert Cummings is the featured musician that the Waterville Rocks concert set for 6 p.m. Friday, July 29, at Head of Falls on Front Street in Waterville. The Beer Garden opens at 5:30 p.m. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the Waterville Opera House, 1 Front St. Cummings has nine […]
University of Maine recognizes local dean’s list students
ORONO — The University of Maine has announced its 2022 spring semester dean’s list. The following local students are listed by county/town: ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY Auburn: Samuel Braga, Will Cassidy, Lydia Celani, Autumn Chapman, Crispin Crispin, Abigail Fisher, Spencer Frahn, Demetri Gammaitoni, Caroline Hammond, Storm Jipson, Kayden Kirouac, Annabelle Pendleton, Samantha Poirier, Joshua Power, Faith Marie […]
Readfield student graduates from Roger Williams University
BRISTOL, R.I. — Emma Feagin of Readfield graduated summa cum laude at Roger Williams University in May with a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance. Check out upcoming area events!
4-H dog clinic set for Aug. 13 in Old Town
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer a dog training clinic from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 13, at the University of Maine J. Franklin Witter Teaching & Research Center, 160 University Farm Road in Old Town. The Maine 4-H Dog Clinic is open to all youth ages 9 to 18; owning […]
Rangeley association holds kids’ fishing derby
The Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsmen’s Association held its first Kids’ Fishing Derby on July 7. Eighty-two children participated at the association’s Kids’ Fishing Pond, located adjacent to the clubhouse on Old Skiway Road in Oquossoc, according to a news release from the association. The children were divided into three age categories. Each group had […]
Norway artist’s artwork on display at town’s library
Visitors to Norway Memorial Library can enjoy an art display by Norway artist Jeanne Millett Herley at 258 Main St. The “Playing with Cards” exhibit incorporates mixed media use of colored pencils, colored paper, and playing cards, according to a news release from the library. Herley, born and raised in Norway, has been artistic her […]