CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A book talk with Maine author Lew-Ellyn Hughes is set for 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center, 3209 Carrabassett Drive. Hughes will talk about her book, “Farmhouse on the Edge of Town,” a collection of heartwarming and humorous stories from 15 years of owning a […]
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Fairfield holiday celebration, fundraiser set for Dec. 12
FAIRFIELD — Lasting Impressions is set to host a benefit holiday celebration from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at 233 Main St. There will be free photos with Santa, a hot cocoa bar and treat bar, raffle drawings and a children’s entertainment area, all donated by local small businesses. Contributions are welcome; all donations go […]
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Augusta church offers free Christmas day dinners for pickup
AUGUSTA — A free curbside pickup Christmas dinner and dessert is set to be provided by South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25. All are welcome to a full turkey dinner and dessert. Those unable to drive to the church, who would like […]
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Skowhegan park named national model for outdoor recreation, economic innovation
SKOWHEGAN — A recent report, authored jointly by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Oregon State University’s Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy, assessed the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration’s travel, tourism and outdoor recreation grants funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Skowhegan’s River Park Enhanced Whitewater Project was […]
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Christmas cantata set for Farmington Dec. 20, 22
FARMINGTON — The Christmas cantata, “Stars of Glory,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, and Sunday, Dec. 22, at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. This is a free hour-long program. This production features familiar and new Christmas carols in a Celtic style of music. Accompanied by an orchestrated background, it […]
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Maine Hay Contest recognizes farms, families producing best hay in 2024
WATERVILLE — At the 2024 Maine Forage Conference in November, University of Maine Cooperative Extension recognized the winning farms of the Maine Hay Contest: Hardy Farm in Farmington, Melody Ridge Farm in Pittsfield and Conant Acres in Canton. Hardy Farm, an organic dairy operation run by Henry and Teresa Hardy, has around 85 registered Ayrshires […]
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Holiday concert set for Freeport Dec. 19
Proceeds benefit Freeport Community Services, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families and individuals in need.
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Waterville issues winter parking ban
WATERVILLE — The city asks that the Concourse and Downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, to allow for snow cleanup by the Public Works Department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, contact Public Works at 207-680-4744. Check […]
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Maine Army National Guard holds change of command ceremony
AUGUSTA — Brig. Gen. Dean Preston formally handed over duties of the Maine Army National Guard land component commander” to Brig. Gen. William Dionne Dec. 7 during a change of command ceremony. The land component commander oversees the Maine Army National Guard and is responsible for the training, operations and welfare of all its soldiers. […]