Exhibits include new items donated to the the society in the past year as well some established displays.
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Washington auction to benefit local organizations July 27
For a list of auction items, visit the 2024 Washington Community Auction Facebook page.
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YMCA Camp of Maine to celebrate 50 years of co-ed camping July 27
Established in 1915, the YCamp of Maine has provided access to the outdoors and camping to countless youth from Maine and beyond.
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Bridge clubs recognize recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Barbara Terhune and Maureen Manning finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the July 16 duplicate bridge session. Sylvia Palmer came in second place, and Maureen Brochu and Jessie Gunther third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players […]
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Talk on state judge set for Gardiner July 23
The Gardiner Public Library, 152 Water St., is set to host a reading and discussion by journalist Douglas Rooks about Maine judge Melville Weston Fuller at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23. Fuller was born in Augusta, flourished in Chicago, and served 22 years as U.S. chief justice. He presided during a tumultuous period of American […]
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Talk on cultivating Maine’s agricultural future set
Municipalities have an important role to play in protecting important farmland from being lost to development, helping farm businesses thrive, and ensuring that local ordinances and planning initiatives are inclusive of the diverse needs of farmers in their communities.
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Maine Strawberry Pageant crowns new royalty
A brand new set of young ladies were crowned during the 2024 Maine Strawberry Pageant, held at the Pittston Fair June 23 in three categories: Blossom 5-7 year olds, Princess 10-13 year olds and Queen 16-20 year olds. The winners are 2024 Maine Strawberry Queen Ashley Kalloch, 17, of Whitefield; Strawberry Queen runner up Kaelyn […]
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Colby speakers series to cover threat of authoritarianism July 24
David Kramer serves as the executive director of the George W. Bush Institute.
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Grants aim to strengthen Lincoln, Sagadahoc County communities
More than $137,000 will support regional organizations and projects.
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Disability Pride Day in Augusta park set for July 19
AUGUSTA — Disability Rights Maine is set to hold Disability Pride 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 19, at The Pavilion at Mill Park on Water Street. The celebration will include music, speakers, performances, pizza, and information tables from partners across Maine. This event is rain or shine. Keep up with the […]