WINTHROP — The Bailey Library plans to celebrate poetry month with Poets in the Library at noon Saturday, April 30, at 39 Main St. The event focuses on the recently self-published chapbook “A Simple Abundance” that features more than a dozen local poets, according to a news release from the library. The poets featured in […]
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Maine Fiddlehead Festival returns to Farmington April 30
After a two-year hiatus, the Maine Fiddlehead Festival is slated for a revival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Beginning in 2012, the local food-centered festival was held annually until the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled plans in 2020 and 2021. In its ninth […]
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Winthrop guidance counselor helps students embrace outdoors
WINTHROP — Sarah Hubert is a school counselor, Maine guide and outdoor club advisor at Winthrop High School. While the outdoor club is only in its first year, Hubert has developed a group of more than 20 students, who have enjoyed everything from an annual overnight camping trip at Camden Hills State Park with Teens […]
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Wiscasset gallery extends juried members show deadline to May 7
WISCASSET — The Maine Art Gallery seeks submissions until Saturday, May 7, for its Members Show, scheduled to run June 4-25. Works will be exhibited in the Maine Art Gallery’s historic Old Academy Building at 15 Warren St., in Wiscasset. Artists who are not currently members may join for $30. The show’s juror, Sam Cady, […]
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Farmington to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Farmington Police Department plans to collect expired or unused prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Meetinghouse Park Gazebo on Main Street, in conjunction with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Along with prescription drugs, residents can also dispose of expired over-the-counter medication, vitamins and pet medications during […]
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Holmstrom wins special election for Pittsfield Town Council seat
Lindsay Holmstrom received 120 votes Thursday compared to 72 for former District 4 councilor Heather Donahue.
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Damariscotta trust to host benefit for Ukrainians
All proceeds from the sale will be sent directly to Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children Charities.
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Hall-Dale senior Iris Ireland makes Capstone journey
FARMINGDALE — As Hall-Dale High School seniors think about the end of their high school career, they have one big task left to complete. It is not the typical final exam or a final research paper; it is their Senior Capstone. Each senior is required to complete a Capstone in order to graduate. The senior […]
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Cony Middle, High School names 3rd quarter honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony Middle and High School has announced its third quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Ahmad Abdalnabi, Emily Atigian, Mallory Audette, Courtney Bacon, Raegan Bechard, Kiara Bowman, Indiya Clarke, Gage Cormier, Emma Crosby, Kevin Curtis, Haylee Cyr, Emma Doiron, Hailey Fischer, Julia Habib, Brianna Harriman and Alexis […]
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Chelsea named Maine’s 83rd age-friendly community
Chelsea has been designated by the American Association of Retired Persons as Maine’s 83rd age-friendly community. The work that happens within the network — which is a program within the larger AARP Livable Communities initiative — is hands-on and locally determined and directed, according to a news release from the town office. Chelsea’s Age-Friendly Committee […]