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Chelsea’s Robert Kenney Baker receives Boston Post Cane

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

CHELSEA — The town presented its oldest resident, 97-year-old Robert Kenney Baker, the Boston Post Cane Oct. 9. Due to the loss of the original Boston Post Cane, the town elected to give Baker a replica engraved with his name and date of award. The cane award started in New England in 1909 as a […]

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Thomas College to hold open house Nov. 22

November 12, 2024November 14, 2024

WATERVILLE — Thomas College’s new president, Dr. Jeannine Diddle Uzzi, invites high school students and their families to attend November Open House, set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 at 180 West River Road. The event will entail meeting faculty and current students, an interactive campus tour, and a meet-and-greet with Uzzi. […]

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Thanksgiving meals, pie sales, volunteer opportunities

by Stacy Blanchet November 12, 2024November 24, 2024

Augusta, Gardiner, Madison, Madrid, Oakland, Readfield, Skowhegan, Thorndike, Waterville and Winslow are among communities planned Thanksgiving festivities.

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Virtual Santa Shuffle to benefit Trees for Troops

November 11, 2024November 12, 2024

HOUSTON, TEXAS — People can celebrate the holidays in a fun and healthy way with family and friends — along with thousands of festive runners and walkers around the county — by joining the Santa Hustle Virtual Race. Whether it’s the marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K, participants can join in at the location of […]

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Winslow Public Library seeks pie donations for sale

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

WINSLOW — The Winslow Public Library is seeking volunteers to make and donate pies for its pie sale planned from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the library, 136 Halifax St. Pies will cost $15 each; sales benefit the library. For more information, visit […]

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Farmington club to offer seed germination workshop Nov. 19

November 9, 2024November 4, 2024

In this interactive class, participants will explore the essential role native plants play in supporting the local ecosystem.

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Gardiner Parade of Lights set for Dec. 7

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024

GARDINER — The downtown Gardiner Parade of Lights is set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Gardiner Main Street seeks organizations, businesses, neighborhoods, schools and individuals to participate in the event. Awards will be presented to entries that best meet the guidelines. Winners will receive Gardiner merchandise. For registration and more information, email [email protected] or […]

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Farmington hospital to offer ski, snowboard clinic Nov. 18

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024

FARMINGTON — The MaineHealth Franklin Hospital Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Department is set to host a free ski and snowboard clinic at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in the Stanley Health Center on the Franklin Hospital campus, 111 Franklin Health Commons. Open to all ages, this clinic aims to provide assessments in flexibility, strength, […]