WHITEFIELD — The Whitefield Library is set to host Jody Bachelder, author of “Here First, Samoset and the Wawenock People of Pemaquid, Maine,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1 Arlington Lane. On March 16, 1621, Samoset — a Sagamore of the Wawenock people of the Pemaquid penisula — cemented his place in history. […]
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Maine dancers attend Autumn Leaves Square Dance Festival
Every square dance club of Maine had dancers in attendance, including Central Maine Squares of Waterville, Ridge Ramblers of St. Albans, Le-Vi Rounders of Hermon, and Friendship Squares of New Sharon.
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Maine Chapter of American Mothers to hold gala Nov. 16
WATERVILLE — The Maine Chapter of American Mothers is set to hold its annual gala to honor the 2025 Maine Mother of the Year nominees from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Waterville Elks Lodge 905, 76 Industrial St. Each nominee will be asked to provide a short speech titled “What is your philosophy on […]
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Veterans Day events planned for 2024 around central Maine
Festivities and resources are planned for Augusta, Hallowell, Leeds, Skowhegan and Waterville.
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Waterville to terminate parking ban email notifications
To start receiving CivicReady notifications, residents can enroll online, sign up through the CivicReady myAlerts mobile app, or select the following link waterville-me.myfreealerts.com.
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Farmington hospital to host Veterans Day breakfast, ceremony
FARMINGTON — MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is set to honor local veterans and active-duty military personnel at its annual Veterans Day Breakfast and Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11. The breakfast is set for 8-10 a.m. in the Bass Room at 111 Franklin Health Commons. Veterans, their families, and community members are invited to join […]
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Hinckley museum joins Museum Store Sunday event Dec. 1
Every purchase directly supports the museum’s programs, exhibits, and local economic growth, making it an ideal choice for purposeful holiday shopping.
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Forest Hills High School names October students of month
JACKMAN — Kaidence Clowry of Moose River, a freshman, was selected as Forest Hills High School’s student of the month for October. Selection was based on the following Habit of Mind criteria: Maintaining a Growth Mindset, according to a news release from the high school. Magdalyn Correia of Jackman, a sophomore, was named October’s Random […]
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Lincoln County Dems to host political journalist Nov. 14
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee is set to host political journalist Kevin Miller for a post-election analysis and discussion at the organization’s final meeting of 2024 at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. Participants can join in person at the committee’s 2024 Campaign Headquarters, 27 River Road in Newcastle, or via Zoom. Miller covers government, […]
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Winthrop society to host talk about trolley park Nov. 14
Phil Morse’s talk will highlight the history of the electric railways that served Winthrop from 1902-28 and will also feature the history of the trolley park known as Island Park (1903-1959)