Officials consider building new fire station at 37 Baker St., next to the Town Office.
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Damariscotta gallery seeks artists for juried show
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “New Works.” The deadline for entering the show is 4 p.m. Saturday, March 26. This show will showcase artists’ most recent work with a fresh, up-to-the-minute vibe, according to a news release from the gallery. Works that have been created in […]
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Elm City Bridge Club names March 8 winners
FAIRFIELD — Rona Backstrom and Jessie Gunther were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s March 8 game. Mary Anne Trafton and Su Morrison placed second, and Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring […]
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Bath-based trust to offer owl prowl through preserve
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites the public to explore for free the Weber-Kelly Preserve in Georgetown for owls at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19. Led by the light of the moon and nature enthusiasts Jane Harrison and Leigh Ann Fish, participants of all ages can listen to different owl calls, explore what […]
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Food boxes available to seniors monthly
Seniors need only to be 60 and older, live in Maine and meet income guidelines.
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Maine Women’s Hall of Fame to honor 2022 inductees
The Maine Women’s Hall of Fame 33rd annual induction ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Susan and Barry Farber Forum, located in Jewett Hall at 46 University Drive on the University of Maine at Augusta campus. The 2022 inductees include Julia “Judy” Kahrl, Ph.D., an activist for women’s autonomy and […]
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Federal funding contains $1.6 million for ‘forever chemicals’ treatment system in Madison
The bill containing the funding has passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, and is now awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature.
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Skowhegan church to offer benefit takeout dinner
A benefit takeout corned beef dinner is scheduled to be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Tewksbury Building on Island Avenue in Skowhegan. The cost is $10. Proceeds will benefit heat pumps in the Federated Church. To reserve a dinner, call 207-474-2776, 207-474-0129 or 207-399-0508 by Friday, March 18. Late […]
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Maine Veterans’ Dental Network receives Pillar of Excellence Award
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services in February received the 2022 VA Abraham Lincoln Pillar of Excellence Award for Innovative State Programs for its Maine Veterans’ Dental Network from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Since 2011, the VA has recognized its state partners for programs and initiatives that support veterans in their respective states. […]
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Gibbs Library displays Washington school students’ artwork
WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library is presenting its 17th annual Student Art Exhibit, featuring the work of artists from Prescott Memorial Elementary School at the library at 40 Old Union Road, in Washington Village. Art Teacher Anthony Lufkin has guided the students, using a wide range of materials and cultural art forms, to express their […]