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Free ME from Lung Cancer to hold hybrid 5K, walk
Free ME from Lung Cancer plans to host its 10th annual Save Your Breath 5K and walk in-person and virtually on Saturday, Oct. 15. The live event will begin at the Kennebec Valley YMCA at 31 Union St. in Augusta. Registration fees will increase from $35 to $40 on event day and are $20 for […]
Hallowell-based theater to hold ‘I Hate Shakespeare’ auditions
Auditions for Gaslight Theater’s summer show, “I Hate Shakespeare” — written by Steph DeFerie and directed by Meg Matheson — is scheduled to be held outdoors at 5:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, April 24 and 25, at the Vaughn Homestead Pavilion at 1 Litchfield Road in Hallowell. People need to bring proof of COVID-19 vaccination […]
Canaan sets April 24 as last day to remove cemetery decorations
The town of Canaan has announced that all cemetery decorations from last year must be removed by Sunday, April 24, in order for proper clean up to take place. All decorations remaining will be removed without recourse, according to a news release from the town office. Decorations may be replaced starting May 9. For more […]
Farmington hospital creates scholarship for students
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff has established a scholarship fund for local high school seniors. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student from each of the following schools: Mt. Abram High, Mt. Blue High, Rangeley Lakes Regional and Spruce Mountain High. If a school does not have a scholarship applicant, the […]
Shakespeare company to hold Bard’s Birthday Bash
Recycled Shakespeare Company plans to presents the ninth annual Bard’s Birthday Bash on Saturday, April 23, in Waterville. This free event is open to all ages and skills, according to a news release from the company. People can join RSC in dressing up and parading around Waterville reading sonnets, singing Shakespearean songs, and performing monologues […]
Waterville class of ’66 planning reunion, seeks addresses
Members of the Waterville High School class of 1966 are planning a 56th reunion on Saturday, Aug. 6, if there is enough interest. Classmates are asked to inform other classmates of this event, and to contact Peter Beckerman at [email protected] or 207-547-4411 with their email and home addresses by April 30 for further details.
Damariscotta-based Democratic committee to honor political activist
DAMARISCOTTA — Barbara “Barb” Burt, longtime Democratic political activist, is scheduled to be honored by the Lincoln County Democratic Committee with the biennial Frances Perkins Award at a virtual celebration from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 1. “Barb’s brilliant leadership, her careful cultivation of an enthusiastic volunteer base, and her innovative strategies surrounding person-to-person […]
UMaine at Farmington to celebrate rec center’s 30th with races
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the UMF Fitness & Recreation Center with a Tri-fecta of outdoor events on Saturday, April 30. Events include canoe/kayak, mountain bike and running races, followed by a reception on campus, according to a news release from the university. Registration for all events […]
Augusta’s Fort Western to celebrate colonial Hallowell woman’s life
AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western is set to open its “2022 The Year of the Fort” celebration with “Martha Ballard’s World: Wife, Mother, Healer, Botanist” at 16 Cony St. On Sunday, May 15, from 1 to 4 p.m., attendees can look into the life of a colonial woman in Hallowell. There will be rotating stations […]