Each year the family enrichment councils in Kennebec and Somerset counties organize a diaper drive to collect diapers and wipes for families in need. This year’s Stuff the Cruiser events are scheduled to be hosted in collaboration with local law enforcement in various communities: • Somerset County: Friday, Oct. 21, 3-6 p.m., Hannaford, 100 Fairgrounds […]
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Johnson Hall’s Halloween Dance and Costume Party
GARDINER — Johnson Hall’s Halloween Dance and Costume Party is set for 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at The Brookside Barn, 394 Marston Road Dance the night away to your favorite tunes played by DJ Lil Mic Ray, come as you are or dressed in costume. If you come in costume you can enter to […]
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Augusta library to host improv theater Oct. 22
AUGUSTA — The Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater is scheduled to perform at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. The theater, in partnership with Spectrum Generations of Central Maine, has been awarded a 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant. The group will perform scenarios about the challenges many Maine citizens […]
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Belgrade camp holds annual haunted woods event
BELGRADE — Ghouls, skeletons, princesses, dinosaurs, aliens and Imperial Storm Troopers gathered in the woods of Belgrade and around Great Pond Oct. 1 for the annual Haunted Woods program at Camp Bomazeen. “Haunted Woods is a lot of fun,” said Bomazeen Camp Director Julie McKenney of Belgrade, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, […]
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Skowhegan church to take orders for baked potato bar meal Oct. 23
Skowhegan Federated Church plans to host an eat-in or take-out baked potato bar, with salad and apple crisp, at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. The event will be held in the Tewksbury Building at 13 Island Ave. The cost is $12. To place an order by Friday, Oct. 21, call 207-474-2776. Check out other […]
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Portland Diocese sets Christmas Card Art Contest deadline for Oct. 28
Children in faith formation classes and Catholic schools, or those affiliated with Maine parishes, have the chance to see their artwork front and center on the Diocese of Portland’s official 2022 Christmas cards. The Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest selects winners from four age groups (kindergarten through second grade, third through fifth grade, […]
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Summit Utilities Inc. named 2022 Best Places to Work in Maine
Summit Utilities Inc., parent company of Summit Natural Gas of Maine, was recently named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Maine in the Large Employer Category. This marks the fourth consecutive year for this outstanding achievement. “We are honored to be recognized for fostering a culture and work environment that is collaborative […]
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Allen Insurance and Financial’s Jennifer Coffin earns award of excellence
Jennifer Coffin of Nobleboro, a personal insurance account executive with Allen Insurance and Financial, has been honored with the Safeco Insurance Award of Excellence, an honor recognizing superior underwriting skill. This recognition is achieved only by a select group of agents across the country who sell Safeco Insurance. This is the second consecutive year Coffin […]
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Maine Veterans’ Homes names new CEO
Maine Veterans’ Homes board of trustees announced Wednesday that Sharon Fusco will lead Maine Veterans’ Homes as chief executive officer effective Dec. 5. “Sharon brings an extensive background and understanding of aging care policy and leadership, and approaches challenges with excitement, opportunity, and an innovative, strategic vision,” said Adria Horn, MVH board chairperson, according to […]
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Maine Chapter of American Mothers plans fall meeting
AUGUSTA —The Maine Chapter of American Mothers Inc. plans to host its fall meeting at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the Viles Mansion, 71 Stone St. Those who attend are asked to bring a package of socks for children or adults to support the organization’s SOCKTOBER Drive, for those in need. Each year nominations […]