FREEPORT — The Brunswick-based Maine Songwriters Association has announced its live final competition at Cadenza listening room, set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at 5 Depot St. The association is a statewide, nonprofit, member organization dedicated to the support of songwriters and their art. Its mission is to encourage, recognize, educate, support and promote […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Oct. 21-28
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Oct. 21-28
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The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of Oct. 21-28
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of Oct. 21-28.
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State PFAS committee seeks public input on funding
A public meeting is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Deering 101, 90 Blossom Lane, and virtually via Zoom.
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Mills foundation to host open house in Rome Oct. 19
This event offers an opportunity to tour the campus and learn more about the Warrior Progressive & Alternative Training for Helping Heroes program, designed specifically for veterans, first responders and those on active military duty.
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Winthrop Troop attends Wiscasset Speedway Fall Fury Day
WISCASSET — Cubs and Scouts from Winthrop Troop and Pack 604 attended the annual Fall Fury Day Oct. 5 at Wiscasset Speedway, and got to meet a driver, learn safety rules and be in a pit crew. Samantha Remington, Scoutmaster and Cubmaster of Troop and Pack 604, said in a news release that “Troop and […]
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Vassalboro church to hold Fall Fest Oct. 26
A Fall Fest is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Vassalboro United Methodist Church, 614 Main St., when crafts and homemade pumpkin and apple baked goods will be for sale. During the same hours, a variety of to-go hot soups, chili and mulled cider will be available to take home. […]
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Damariscotta gallery makes ‘Celebration’ call to artists
Works may be delivered during gallery hours until the deadline of 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.
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Maine Office of Tourism awards more than $1M
AUGUSTA — The Maine Office of Tourism has announced that more than $1 million has been awarded to eight Maine organizations in the final round of the Tourism Marketing & Development Recovery Program. The program, administered by the Maine Office of Tourism with $2 million in funds awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, was […]
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Maine Elks Association raises $79K for cancer program
The Maine Elks Association’s annual Camping Weekend in the Forks, held Aug. 22-25, raised $79,485 for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. The event was made possible by the many Elks lodges, business sponsors and 250-plus participants from across the state, according to a news release from Mike and Lina Michaud, co-chairs of the event. This […]