WILTON — The Wilton Free Public Library book sale is scheduled to be held two days of the Blueberry Festival: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at 128 Weld Road. On Saturday, parade participants will gather near the building, so car access is restricted as the […]
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Unity library gets grant to launch Children’s Storyteller Series
Unity Public Library has received a $5,000 Organizational Project Grant for Literary Arts from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency support-ed by the National Endowment for the Arts. The grant will support the Library’s Children’s Storyteller Series, bringing award-winning creators of children’s stories to western Waldo County. Visiting storytellers will present book readings, […]
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‘UPTA CAMP’ musical to hit stage Sunday in Winthrop
WINTHROP — New York City’s Royal Family Productions plans to present “UPTA CAMP” at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at the Winthrop Performing Arts Center, 211 Rambler Road. The theater company is known for its innovative productions and development of new original work. Following the sold-out success of the “COVID SUX” trilogy in Lewiston, Chris […]
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St. Albans native serves aboard U.S. Navy warship in Mayport
Petty Officer 2nd Class Aidan Harding, a native of Saint Albans, is serving aboard U.S.S. Jason Dunham, a U.S. Navy warship, operating out of Mayport, Florida. Harding, a 2019 graduate of Nokomis Regional High School, joined the Navy four years ago. “Serving is in my family’s history,” said Harding, according to a news release from […]
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Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend planned for Aug. 5, 6
Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend is back for its third year and scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5 and 6. Organized by the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine, the weekend provides residents and visitors an opportunity to celebrate the state’s iconic, native berry. This is a statewide, multi-location event for visitors to check out wild […]
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Wayne student makes Stonehill College dean’s list
EASTON, Mass. — Amanda Goucher of Wayne, a member of the class of 2024, has been named to the 2023 spring dean’s list at Stonehill College. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and have successfully completed all courses for which they were registered. […]
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University of Maine at Machias announces spring dean’s list
The University of Maine at Machias recognized 138 students for achieving dean’s list honors in the 2023 spring semester. Of the students who made the dean’s list, 104 are from Maine, 32 are from 16 other states and two are from one country other than the U.S. Some students have requested that their information not […]
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Rangeley chamber to host 30th annual Golf Classic Tournament Aug. 16
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s 30th annual Golf Classic Tournament is set for Wednesday, Aug. 16. Participants will gather at Mingo Springs Golf Club at 43 Country Club Road in Rangeley. Shotgun starts will be at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. “Over the past three decades, the Rangeley Lakes Golf Classic Tournament has become […]
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Winthrop society to host talk on Cobbossee Lighthouse Aug. 10
Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host a talk by Jack Schrader, titled “Cobbossee Lighthouse: A Beacon for all on Ladies Delight Island in Winthrop, Maine,” from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. On Ladies Delight Island in Cobbossee Lake in Winthrop stands the white and […]
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Readfield society plans events for town’s Heritage Days Aug. 11
The Readfield Historical Society annual Wine & Cheese Social is set to kick off Readfield Heritage Days from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the society’s 759 Main St. museum. Guests can tour the society museum and meet others with like interests. Refreshments will include wine, sangrias, non-alcoholic beverages, cheeses, and an array of appetizers […]