As a salute to May’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Camden Public Library’s Friday Film Club plans to watch and discuss the 2020 award-winning documentary “Far East Deep South.” The film explores the seldom-told history of Chinese immigrants living in the American South during the late 1800s to mid-1900s. The film should […]
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Lincoln Democrats to meet with secretary of state May 19
DAMARISCOTTA — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee plans to hold its first hybrid meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, via Zoom or in person at the Great Salt Bay Community School, 559 Main St. For safety, all attendees are required to wear a mask unless speaking, according to a news release from the committee. […]
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Augusta parish to offer ways to learn about human life, dignity
St. Michael Parish in Augusta will offer a series of special events in the coming weeks to help people to learn, act and pray on the life and dignity of the human, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. A virtual session scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, will […]
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Readfield Historical Society names volunteer of year
The Readfield Historical Society recognized Evelyn Adell Potter as volunteer of the year at its annual meeting on April 30. Bob Harris, RHS president, said that “Our organization is appreciative of Evelyn’s willingness — one might say eagerness — to share her stories, knowledge and skills with our members, visitors and townspeople, and for her […]
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Augusta-area chamber selling tickets for 2022 Kenney Awards
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual award ceremony, the Kenney Awards, is scheduled for 4:30-10 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Mill Park. The Kenney, named for the region it hails from, is awarded annually to area businesses and professionals deserving of the community’s attention and recognition. The Kenney’s will recognize seven awardees, […]
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Waterville Senior High names 3rd quarter honor students
Waterville Senior High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Emily Ackerman, Keya Amundsen, Blair Blaisdell, Demarkus Bones, Madison Brown, Lydia Bussell, Emily Campbell, Colette Carrillo, Brittney Cayford, Michael Claudio, Kylene Cobb, Quinn Denis, Luke Douglas, Hazel Dow, Trista […]
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Maine Children’s Home kicks off fundraising raffle
WATERVILLE — Maine Children’s Home has organized a mail-in raffle, Summer Fun for Good, that features seven raffle packages, some of which include items such as a YETI cooler, a Solo Stove, and a six-by-three-foot raised garden bed frame. The raffle will be open through Thursday, June 2. All funds raised from raffle support the […]
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Golf Fore a Cause tournament seeks participants
LITCHFIELD — Spectrum Generations will host its 20th annual Golf Fore a Cause golf tournament on Friday, June 10, at The Meadows Golf Club, 495 Huntington Hill Road. Check-in starts at 8 a.m. and tee off is at 9 a.m. The cost begins at $125 per golfer, and all proceeds go towards supporting Spectrum Generations’ […]
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East Wilton Masons to host takeout supper May 21
EAST WILTON — The Masonic Group plans to hold a public takeout roast beef supper, with pie, from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for those younger than 12. Home deliveries are available in the Wilton […]
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Farmington hospital to celebrate health care program May 19
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital plans to host an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 19, to celebrate MaineHealth’s Access to Care program, which for 20 years has connected the most vulnerable populations to affordable health insurance and free and low-cost health care and medications. The event will be held in the hospital’s […]