The Dr. Shaw Memorial Library and the Vienna Historical Society plan to co-host a book talk by local historian and author Dale Potter-Clark at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. The event will be held at the library, 344 Pond Road in Mount Vernon. Potter-Clark will discuss her historical novel about the Underground Railroad, “Escape from […]
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Augusta society to host author’s talk on Maine shipbuilding history
The Kennebec Historical Society plans this month to hold a presentation on the book “Two Centuries of Maine Shipbuilding: A Visual History,” by Nathan R. Lipfert. The talk will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Augusta City Center, 16 Cony St. in Augusta. Lipfert will discuss the history of Maine shipyards […]
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Western Maine Transportation Services asks for $25,000 from Farmington officials
Seventy-one percent of riders come from Farmington.
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Franklin Memorial Hospital holds open house for new food pantry
The new location continues to offers healthy options for patients that may not have access to food.
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Farmington Rotary Club announces winners of annual Halloween window painting contest
For more than 50 years, the Farmington Rotary Club has hosted a window painting contest for kids age 12 and under.
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Scholarships offered to adult learners in Franklin County
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship at the Maine Community Foundation, with offices in Ellsworth and Portland. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. […]
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China student earns Eagle Scout rank
Bryson Lee Pettengill of China, a member of Troop 479, received his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony held Oct. 30 at the China Masonic Lodge. He isn’t the first in his family to attain the rank of Eagle; both of his brothers also have earned Scouting’s highest honor. Aiden earned it in 2017 and […]
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Hallowell coalilition to discuss climate change Nov. 15
Hallowell Won’t Wait: Community-Driven Climate Action, a community event, is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Hallowell City Hall Auditorium at 1 Winthrop St. The guest speakers will be A Climate to Thrive’s Executive Director Johannah Blackman and Solar Coordinator Beth Woolfolk. After the presentation, Hallowell residents can have light refreshments and engage […]
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Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust receives grant for project
The Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust is the recipient of a grant from the Land Trust Alliance and the Open Space Institute, the funds from which will be used to incorporate climate science into strategic land protection and stewardship efforts. This will harness the land’s natural ability to capture and store carbon, according to a […]
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Madison school to hold senior citizen Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 17
Madison Area Memorial High School plans to host its annual senior citizen Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 17, at the 486 Main St. school. In-house dining is set for 4-6 p.m. as well as delivery to Madison residents. For delivery, call the high school at 207-696-3395 by Monday, Nov. 14. Check out other upcoming […]