A new partnership between the Sustainable Libraries Initiative and the Maine Library Association aims to equip association members with resources and tools to address the challenges of climate change in their communities. Through this partnership, members will join a nationwide community of practice who are using tools created or compiled by the initiative and its […]
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Rome Boston Post Cane presented to Richard LaBelle
ROME — Richard Hamlin LaBelle received Rome’s Boston Post Cane at a celebration held July 20 at the Rome Community Center. LaBelle was born Oct. 3, 1927, in Pearl River, New York, according to a news release from town officials. After serving in the Navy in World War II, LaBelle married Lois Mosher and settled […]
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Palermo Community Garden plans community cookout
Palermo Community Garden is set to hold a community cookout at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, behind the gray mobile home at 26 Veterans Way. The event will be held rain or shine. The menu includes pulled pork and cornbread, along with turkey, cowboy beans, garden-fresh salads and home-baked desserts. Tickets cost $10, or $5 […]
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Gardiner utilizes Project Canopy awards to beautify city
The Gardiner’s Gardeners have utilized Project Canopy awards to add flower gardens at the Waterfront Park, the overflowing planters lining Water Street, and added landscaping along the Cobbosee Stream and the Gardiner Commons. Funds from these grants helped Gariner’s Tree Committee complete a three-year master plan established to add 30 trees to the Gardiner Common. […]
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Community Day in Waterville set for July 27
WATERVILLE — The Colby College Museum of Art plans to host its annual Community Day from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27. The museum invites members of the community on campus for a day of free art workshops, music, food, and interactive gallery experiences for people of all ages. Participants may create their own […]
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Virtual co-parenting, blending families workshop offered
This workshop aims to support parents in developing a cooperative approach that benefits both the children and the adults involved.
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Farmington-based United Way Packs for Progress underway
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is accepting applications for its back-to-school Packs for Progress program. To complete an application and for more information, visit uwtva.org. People should check out the new eligibility guidelines as well. The deadline for applications is Monday, Aug. 5. Pickup dates will be the week of Aug. […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of July 29-August 5
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of July 29-August 5. Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Madison testing a new communication tool
Madison is testing a new communication tool for reaching residents with cellphones. Text My Gov is a platform for which anyone can sign up and opt in to receive blast messages on important town-related topics or events, such as meetings, public hearings, road closings or detours, and tax payment reminders. It’s also useful to report […]
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Bridge clubs names recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the July 23 duplicate bridge session. They were followed by Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reillig, then Barbara Terhune and Maureen Manning. Omitted from the July 16 list of winners was Linda Atkinson, who shared second […]