WINSLOW — A climate garden party is planned for Saturday, Aug. 13, rain or shine, at at Simply Grande Gardens, home to Peter Garrett and Jean Ann Pollard, 202 Eames Road. A 10 a.m. arrival is scheduled in time for conversations. The party will be held under the tent; bring a folding chair if available, […]
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Reunion of 76th Division USAR-North set for Aug. 21 in Monmouth
A reunion of the 76th Division USAR-North is planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Monmouth Fish and Game Club, 347 U.S. Route 202 in Monmouth. The event will be pot luck. All past iterations/locations of the 76th Division are welcome. For more information, email Ray Ronan at [email protected]. […]
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Skowhegan River Fest returns with a variety of events for residents
Skowhegan River Fest has returned, bringing with it a wide variety of activities, including the ever-popular bed races.
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Clark University names area residents to dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Five local residents were named to Clark University’s 2022 spring semester dean’s list. First honor students include Hanna B. Lavenson of Belgrade, Ellie C. Hodgkin of Manchester, Caleb J. Sacks of Palermo and Anna M. Pellerin of Winslow. Meghan E. Kennedy of Monmouth was named to second honors. Students must have a […]
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Gardiner student receives New York Tech Presidential Scholarship
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. — Piper Kollman-Veit of Gardiner has been awarded the Presidential Scholarship at New York Institute of Technology. This is the highest scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students. Check out upcoming area events!
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Fundraising campaign kicks off for Manchester teen battling cancer
“Pitching in for our Pitch” is the slogan of a $50,000 community-wide effort to renovate Maranacook Community High School’s softball field, in order to honor a local student-athlete. The project was initiated by Alexis Michaud, a 17-year-old softball pitcher of Manchester who designated her Make-A-Wish donation toward the renovation of the high school’s softball field. […]
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Readfield teen earns Eagle Scout rank
Tyler Cahn of Readfield received Scouting’s highest honor, the Eagle Scout rank, on July 30. This is a goal that he has had since first grade when he joined Cub Scouts while living in New York. Since then, Scouting has taken him to the National Jamboree in 2017 and the World Scouting Jamboree two years […]
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Wiscasset association to offer story, craft time Aug. 12 in Damariscotta
Families are invited to a children’s program about local writer Barbara Cooney, scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the Chapman-Hall House, 270 Main St. in Damariscotta. There will be a read-aloud story and conversation about the author and illustrator. Cooney, of Damariscotta, wrote more than 100 children’s books and was the recipient of […]
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Local students make St. Lawrence University dean’s list
CANTON, N.Y. — Four local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at St. Lawrence University. Meghan Charles of Farmington is a member of the class of 2022 and is majoring in psychology and environmental studies. Eryn Kaloustian of Hallowell is a member of the class of 2025. Sam Voter of […]
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Readfield Historical Society event set for Heritage Days
The Readfield Historical Society’s annual Wine & Cheese Social will kick off Readfield Heritage Days, set for 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the society, 759 Main St. in Readfield. Guests can tour the RHS museum and meet others with like interests. Refreshments will be available. Several books and items of a historical nature will […]