Farmington local Kezia Highsmith is looking to bring more Caribbean flavors to the town, but wants some feedback from the community before taking the plunge.
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Gardiner association seeks plant donations for sale
The Gardiner Library Association plans to hold a plant sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Gardiner Public Library, 152 Water St. Gardeners are encouraged to share their plants. All types of plants are welcome — natives, cuttings, seedlings, divided perennials, herbs and vegetables. Plants need to be healthy and pest-free. Invasive species are […]
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Lincoln County Dems to host panel on Gen Z, Millennial voters
NEWCASTLE — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee is set to hold its next meeting Thursday, April 25, with a panel discussion on engaging Gen Z and Millennial voters. The meeting is set for 7 p.m. and will be in a hybrid format. Participants can join at the Newcastle Fire Station, 86 River Road, or via […]
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Mid-Coast Audubon to offer ‘Journeys in Listening: Birds and More’ program
Mid-Coast Audubon is set to host the next program in its nature talk series, in partnership with Camden Public Library, “Journeys in Listening: Birds and More from Acadia and Beyond” with speaker Laura Sebastianelli. The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, and will take place virtually via Zoom. Sebastianelli is a naturalist […]
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Waterville to host Healthy Kids Day, Elm City Karate Challenge April 20
WATERVILLE — The Alfond Youth & Community Center and Kiwanis Club of Greater Waterville plan to hold Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 20. Healthy Kids Day, the YMCA’s largest national initiative, is annually to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active throughout the summer. This year’s event is filled with activities and […]
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Maine School of Science and Mathematics students place at state meet
Students from Hallowell, Newcastle, Rome and Topsham.
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Winthrop High School names honor students
Winthrop High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors Seniors: Selma Adam, Max Cheng, Jordyn Kinsman, Eben Michaud, Christopher Pottle, Harold Vance and Grace Woodard. Juniors: Ashley Aresenault, Colton Baird, Sienna Beauchesne, Braden Branagan, Isaac Breau, Caroline Corgan, Samantha Cruz, Cole […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of April 22-29
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of April 22-29. Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Gifford’s Ice Cream celebrates Customer Appreciation Day
Gifford’s Ice Cream is set to offer a free cone from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, for National Customer Appreciation Day, at its family-owned stands in Bangor (1109 Broadway), Skowhegan (307 Madison Ave.) and Waterville (170 Silver St.). For more information, visit giffordsicecream.com or follow Gifford’s Ice Cream on Facebook, X and Instagram. Check […]
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Indian saint to speak about consciousness, mindfulness, spirituality
AUGUSTA — Indian saint Swami Gupta plans to return to Maine April 23-28 and speak on consciousness, spirituality and mental health. Events are set for 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, and 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, both at The Michael Klahr Center on 46 University Drive. Attendees can ask questions about life, death, spirituality and […]