Falls Prevention Awareness Week is set for Monday through Friday, Sept. 18-22, and the Maine Falls Prevention Coalition is partnering with the National Council on Aging throughout the month by offering accessible falls prevention programs, services, and learning opportunities throughout the state. Falls remain a leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and older. […]
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MSAD 49 works to secure permits as officials prepare to begin construction of new school in January
The Fairfield-based school district hopes to have state approval in November on the design plans for the $45.6 million consolidated elementary school.
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Fairfield church names new pastor
Fairfield United Methodist Church welcomes Brenda E. Haskell as its pastor. Though she has always felt a calling for the ministry, she was told at an early age that women are not ministers. After graduating from Winthrop High School, she attended the University of Southern Maine for arts education. Several years later attended the University […]
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Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp registration set for Oct. 21 in Rome
ROME — On Saturday, Oct. 21, people can run, walk or roll at the Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp in the heart of Belgrade Lakes. The event is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at 114 Pine Tree Camp Road. Pine Tree Camp’s entire 285-acre campus on North Pond is fully accessible and designed for children […]
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Monmouth teen builds town beach stands as Eagle Scout project
MONMOUTH — Macgyver Blundon, a 17-year-old senior at Monmouth Academy, has worked as a lifeguard at Monmouth Beach for the past two summers and noticed how the lifeguard stands were in need of replacement and likely wouldn’t make another season. In an effort to help his hometown, Blundon, a member of Scout Troop 604, is […]
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With eye toward planned transmission project, Albion residents OK moratorium on utility lines, corridors
Residents approved the measure at a special town meeting Monday in a vote that’s in response to the Aroostook Renewable Gateway Project.
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Lincoln County Historical Association auction includes Italy trips
Trips to Italy included in Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual auction of experiences Lincoln County Historical Association’s Preservation Party dinner and auction is focused onall things Italian. The annual fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 10 on the grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House, 23 Courthouse Road in Dresden. It will feature a three-course […]
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AwanaClubs children’s ministries to begin Sept. 6 in Waterville
WATERVILLE — AwanaClubs children’s ministries for ages 2 through sixth grade is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Sept. 6 at Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, 91 Marston Road. “Our Awana ministry trains the next generation to be lifelong disciples of Jesus. We do this under the philosophy that an effective disciple belongs in the […]
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Jefferson society offers vintage photos calendar
A photo of Mrs. Helen Madden’s sixth/seventh grade class is one of many photos in the 2024 edition of the Jefferson Historical Society’s Vintage Photos Calendar now available for sale. All are named in the calendar. The calendar also has photos of 11 local servicemen who served in Vietnam — 10 at the same time, […]
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Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival to have more river views on tap Sept. 2
SKOWHEGAN — On Saturday, Sept. 2, more than 1,000 attendees from New England and beyond are expected to gather downtown for the annual Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival. The festival will feature one key difference this year — it will take place overlooking the Kennebec River. One of the only festivals in the state to feature […]