ROME — Pine Tree Camp held its first Sensory Sensitive Week July 22-26, hosting 30 youths for an overnight summer camp designed especially for them. The week was made possible by a grant from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. “Having less visual and auditory stimulation as well as a smaller group size helped […]
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Manchester Scout receives Eagle rank
MANCHESTER — Silas Francis Moss Bartol earned Eagle Scout rank at a ceremony held Aug. 4 at the Manchester Fire Station. Twelve Eagle Scouts and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows were in attendance. Bartol, 18, is the son of Thomas Bartol and Barbara Moss, both of Manchester. He graduated from Maranacook High School earlier this […]
Brunswick studio to launch monthly event series Aug. 15
This series is designed to bring together creative minds and inspire collaboration among those passionate about developing their craft and business.
ArtWalk Gardiner set for Aug. 16
To participate, pick up an ArtWalk Gardiner map at the event and collect 10 artist signatures at 10 different venues.
State to collect unwanted, unusable pesticides
Registration is required by Sept. 25 to participate; drop-ins are not permitted.
Butterfield is fourth brother to earn Eagle Scout rank
STRONG — Robert Butterfield IV became the fourth Butterfield brother to earn Eagle Scout status. All four were members of Troop 500 in Strong who led challenging service projects to improve their community. They are sons of Zeke and Sheila Butterfield. Robert Butterfield IV, 17, who will be a senior this fall at Mt. Abram […]
Tour of Six River Farm set for Bowdoinham Aug. 14
The tour, running about an hour will be followed by FOMB’s Annual Meeting and potluck supper featuring live music by the popular duo Cribstone.
Plein Air Art Festival to begin in Yarmouth Aug. 14
This 10-day festival offers something for everyone, whether you want to try your hand at making art, or just want to enjoy meeting artists and seeing them in action.
Birth announcement
Central Maine Medical Center Nova Lynn Caroleen Klemanski, a girl, was born to Tayla McGarey and Devon Klemanski of West Gardiner on July 15. Grandparents are Ed and Vicki Ouellette of West Gardiner and Randy and Linda Klemanski of Boothbay; great grandparents Carolyn Ritchie of Auburn and Wanda Klemanski of Lewiston. To submit a birth […]
Leavitt Institute class of 1963 celebrates 60th reunion
The Leavitt Institute class of 1963 celebrated its 60th reunion on July 22, 2023, at the home of Dale Talbot in Turner. In attendance were Marion Emerson Bubier, Mary Mann Richardson, Roseann Rucker Newton, Karen Mann Poulin, Dale Talbot, Gary Jordan, teacher Blaine Plummer, Joel Irish, Hibbert Lowell and Linwood Gilbert. Absent was teacher Mr. […]