The Farmington Open Chess Tournament, hosted recently at the Farmington Community Center, held its inaugural event to celebrate National Chess Day. This tournament marked Farmington’s first-ever sanctioned chess tournament recognized by the U.S. Chess Federation. Its 42 competitors were aged between 12 and 77. Scholastic entrant Charlie Creswell claimed the championship trophy with a crucial […]
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Ag department awards $304K to GrowSmart Maine
The grant will fund the Building Community Strength program in 10 rural Maine communities.
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UMaine Extension offers free farm finance workshop
UMaine Extension is offering a free farm finance workshop, focused on personal communication. Farmers with at least five years experience are invited to participate in a free, two-hour workshop focused on how individual financial values impact business planning, with opportunities to attend on Wednesday, Nov. 15, Tuesday, Dec. 5 and Wednesday, Jan. 24. The workshop […]
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Waterville society to host Trunk or Treat Oct. 29
The Waterville Humane Society plans to host its third annual Trunk or Treat Fundraiser from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at 100 Webb Road in Waterville. This year will include more than 30 community trunks, a selection of Halloween craft vendors, an assortment of local food trucks, field games with prizes, a haunted trail and […]
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Western Foothills Land Trust buys 721 acres of forest, river frontage
The Western Foothills Land Trust recently enlarged its existing Twin Bridges Preserve by acquiring an adjacent 721-acre forest tract known as Edwards Mills, one of the Chadbourne Tree Farm working forests in western Maine. The tract includes access from Route 117 and land on both sides of the Crooked River in Norway, Otisfield and Harrison. […]
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Vendors sought for South China craft, bake sale
SOUTH CHINA — Vendors are sought for a craft and bake sale, set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at South China Community Church, 246 Village St. Table rentals will cost $20. To reserve a spot or for more information, call 207-399-6359. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Augusta area tech center names September professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center recently named two students its September Professionals of the Month. Logan Lanphier of Chelsea is a senior from Erskine Academy, enrolled in the Plumbing and Heating program for the second year. Lanphier has liked the program because he feels that his instructor makes the class fun, and he has […]
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Trick or treat events set for downtown Gardiner
GARDINER — An annual trick or treating event is set for 3-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, on Water Street. Businesses along the street will be handing out candy and treats. There will be a dance performance from the students at Ampersand Arts Academy at 4 p.m. The one-way section of Water Street will be closed […]
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Thomas College students plan Halloween event for public
WATERVILLE — Thomas College students plan to host a trunk or treat and haunted hall tour on Friday, Oct. 27, at 180 West River Road. This event is open to the public. Trunk or treating, hosted by the Thomas College Special Olympics Club, is set for 4-7 p.m. The Thomas Residential Life team will host […]
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Madison Halloween dance to raise funds for Thanksgiving Food baskets
MADISON — United Bikers of Maine Somerset County plan to host its annual Halloween dance to raise funds for Thanksgiving Food baskets. The dance is scheduled for 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Madison American Legion Hall, 20 South Maple St. Music will be provided by Holy Smoke. A costume contest, 50/50 raffle, Halloween […]