Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer an eight-week support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one. The time-limited bereavement group is meant to support individuals through the holiday season. The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Nov. 9. It will be facilitated by trained bereavement volunteers. Meetings are […]
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Travis Mills Foundation receives gift of 10 electric bikes
The bikes aim to help recalibrated veterans live a life off the sidelines.
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Somerville farm plans harvest festival Oct. 16
SOMERVILLE — People can celebrate the harvest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, during a festival at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm, 217 Hewett Road. Attendees can find a jack o’ lantern, orange or white, then press a glass of apple cider. They can watch spinning and weaving demonstrations throughout the day and […]
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Agency’s Celebrity Chef Challenge raises over $30K for programs, services
Three local chefs went head-to-head Sept. 19 at the Augusta Civic Center, competing in Spectrum Generations’ 10th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge fundraiser. Chef Edward McGregor of The Front Room in Portland received the Judge’s Choice Award, and Chef Shaun Killeen of the White Duck Brew Pub earned the People’s Choice Award. Ben Ramsdell, culinary coordinator […]
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Wilton lodge accepting orders for Oct. 15 takeout supper
Wilton Masonic Lodge No. 156 plans to host a takeout supper featuring a baked breaded chicken breast meal, from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Home deliveries are […]
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Carrabassett Valley museum to host hall of fame event Nov. 5
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Maine Ski and Snowboard Museum plans to host a reception and induction ceremony of 23 individuals into the Maine Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. The event is set for 3:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Sugarloaf Base Lodge, 5012 Access Road in Carrabassett Valley. It will include a cash bar, […]
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VA Maine to hold 2 virtual listening sessions Oct. 17
Augusta-based VA Maine Healthcare System plans to hold virtual veteran listening sessions Monday, Oct. 17. Feedback and suggestions are needed on how to enhance an initial experience when entering the facilities. There will be two listening sessions hosted by VA’s national Veterans Experience Office, and all are invited to attend one of these sessions, according […]
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club The Waterville-based Elm City Bridge Club’s Oct. 4 duplicate game produced a three-way tie. Sharing the top spot were the teams of Su Morrison and Maryanne Trafton, Ed and Joyce Rushton, and Paul and Judy Jones. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in […]
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Waterville film fest opens submissions, plans ’23 event in new arts center
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center has opened submissions for the 26th annual Maine International Film Festival. The festival, scheduled for July 7-16, will be hosted at the Paul J. Schupf Arts Center, which will be the new home for the Maine Film Center in downtown Waterville. For the second year, MIFF will offer Tourmaline […]