The Maine Outing Club’s cabin in Carrabassett Valley, near Sugarloaf Mountain, has been selected for renovation by the Magnolia Network’s Maine Cabin Masters. The University of Maine club is fundraising for the $20,000 needed to complete the renovation before Sept. 1. “Maine Cabin Masters” is a television show on the Magnolia Network documenting the restoration […]
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Skowhegan River Fest 2022 events planned
The Skowhegan River Fest, hosted by Main Street Skowhegan, started Sunday and will continue throughout the week. Designed to showcase the potential of the Kennebec River Gorge as the future home of the Skowhegan River Park, the festival is Skowhegan’s annual multi-day celebration of recreation and life on the Kennebec. The following events are planned. […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes July 26 winners
WATRVILLE — Ed and Joyce Rushton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s July 26 game. Wilma Pouliot and Karen Torrey placed second, and Gabrielle Rice and Jessie Gunther took third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their own […]
Victor Grange in Fairfield given another round of upgrades
Historic building has its century-old floors refinished, thanks in large part to donations and community assistance, including volunteers who helped move furniture out of the building ahead of the project.
Mills foundation to host open house Aug. 6 in Rome
Visitors welcome to tour the property and meet Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Travis Mills.
Readfield student earns spot on Emmanuel College dean’s list
BOSTON — Christina Roy of Readfield has made 2022 spring dean’s list at Emmanuel College. To earn a spot on the dean’s list, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester. Check out upcoming area events!
Bath trust to host elderberry tincture workshop Aug. 6
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a workshop on the simple process making elderberry tincture at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the LOCAL Garden at the corner of High and Lemont streets. Participants can use fresh or dried elderberries and other simple ingredients, which will be provided, to make and bring […]
Local filmmakers win prizes at Maine International Film Festival
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center recently announced the winners of the Tourmaline and Audience Favorite Prizes from the 25th annual Maine International Film Festival. This year’s festival featured nearly 100 films, 22 of which were made in Maine. The Tourmaline Prizes, awarded for the first time this year and named for Maine’s state gem, […]
August Book Walk set for Palermo
PALERMO — The Palermo Community Library plans to hold a Book Walk from Friday, Aug. 5 through Monday, Sept. 5. Participants can read a book while hiking the Palermo Preserve trails at 1401 Turner Ridge Road. The featured story is “Randy Riley’s Really Big Hit” by Chris Van Dusen. As families walk along the wooded […]
Winthrop society to celebrate one-year anniversary through August
Business meeting set for Aug. 4.