FARMINGTON — The Christmas cantata, “Stars of Glory,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, and Sunday, Dec. 22, at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. This is a free hour-long program. This production features familiar and new Christmas carols in a Celtic style of music. Accompanied by an orchestrated background, it […]
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Maine Hay Contest recognizes farms, families producing best hay in 2024
WATERVILLE — At the 2024 Maine Forage Conference in November, University of Maine Cooperative Extension recognized the winning farms of the Maine Hay Contest: Hardy Farm in Farmington, Melody Ridge Farm in Pittsfield and Conant Acres in Canton. Hardy Farm, an organic dairy operation run by Henry and Teresa Hardy, has around 85 registered Ayrshires […]
Holiday concert set for Freeport Dec. 19
Proceeds benefit Freeport Community Services, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families and individuals in need.
Waterville issues winter parking ban
WATERVILLE — The city asks that the Concourse and Downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, to allow for snow cleanup by the Public Works Department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, contact Public Works at 207-680-4744. Check […]
Maine Army National Guard holds change of command ceremony
AUGUSTA — Brig. Gen. Dean Preston formally handed over duties of the Maine Army National Guard land component commander” to Brig. Gen. William Dionne Dec. 7 during a change of command ceremony. The land component commander oversees the Maine Army National Guard and is responsible for the training, operations and welfare of all its soldiers. […]
Franklin County Fiddlers to hold concert, reunion Dec. 19
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Fiddlers, under the direction of Steven Muise, is set to hold a annual concert and reunion, “Home For The Holidays,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec.19, at Old South Church, 235 Main St. Admission is by donation and will be open seating. All donations received at the door will be presented […]
UMF Creative Writing seniors to read from their capstone work Dec. 12
FARMINGTON — After four years of dedication to the art of original and professional writing, seniors in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Creative Writing program will present readings from their capstone projects. This free Senior Seminar will be held from 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in The Landing, in the UMF Olsen Student Center […]
Cony High, Middle school lists honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony High School and Middle School has named the following students to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 academic year. SENIORS High honors: Carter Blanche, Brady Boucher, Raiden Burke, Zoe Charest, Kassidy Delesline, Natalie Dube, Tyler Farr, Morgan Fichthorn, Penelope Fyfe, Dakota Genthner, Loralie Grady, Emily Greenlaw, Luca Hardy, Caroline Hendrickson, […]
Damariscotta gallery seeks art for members’ show
Artwork is being accepted at the gallery until 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11.
Augusta Symphony Orchestra to hold holiday concert Dec. 15
AUGUSTA — The Augusta Symphony Orchestra is set to host its annual Holiday Pops Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the South Parish Church, 9 Church St. The program begins with Mozart’s Divertimento in F major, followed by Albinoni’s Oboe Concerto in D minor with the ASO’s own Necia Enoch as oboe soloist. […]