The Franklin County Retired Educators are scheduled to hold their first fall meeting at 11 a.m. Monday Sept. 27, at the Episcopal Church on Main Street in Rangeley. The program will start at 11 a.m., so members and guests should arrive about 10:45 p.m. and dress relaxed for easy movement activities outside, weather permitting. The […]
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UMaine center to host talk about dam decision making
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk about strategies for dam decision making that maximize environmental, social and economic benefits. The talk is planned for 3-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27. All talks in the Mitchell Center’s Sustainability Talks series are free […]
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NH college announces local dean’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named the following local students to the summer dean’s list: Katelyn Perry of Pittston, Carrielee Harvey of Waterville, Daneca Rabassa of Greene, Nicholas Small of Dresden, Cari-Anne Higgins of Unity, Courtney Webster of Jay and Bryar Smith of Strong. Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of […]
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Healthy Living for ME to offer fall leader trainings
Healthy Living for ME plans to offer trainings this fall for future workshop leaders. Any interested Mainer can join the trainings, and community organizations can have their staff or volunteers participate. Healthy Living for ME offers free and low-cost workshops to help Mainers prevent and manage conditions and improve their overall health and wellness. Zoom, […]
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Grieving Parent’s Support Group to meet
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a six-week Grieving Parent’s Support Group starting Sept. 30. Participants will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday evenings. This group is for parents who have experienced the loss of a child of any age. It will include opportunities for sharing at one’s own comfort level and […]
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Textile conservator to present antique samplers in Dresden
Susan Jerome, collections manager at the University of Rhode Island Historic Textile and Costume Collection, is scheduled to host a presentation on antique samplers at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Pownalborough Court House, at 23 Courthouse Road in Dresden. This event is free and open to the public, but those planning to attend […]
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Elm City Bridge Club names Sept. 14 winners
FAIRFIELD — Lee Lenfest and Gabriele Rice were winners at the Sept. 14 Elm City Bridge Club game. Karen Torrey and Helen Murphy tied with Sylvia Palmer and Tom Nelson for second, and Ken Harvey and Di Bishop placed third. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. […]
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Textile conservator to talk about antique samplers
Textile conservator Susan Jerome plans to discuss antique samplers at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Pownalborough Court House, at 23 Courthouse Road in Dresden. Jerome’s talk, hosted by the Lincoln County Historical Association, will explore how samplers are an expression of American culture and folklore. Guests will have an opportunity to view LCHA’s […]
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Benton Grange plans Sept. 25 open house
The Benton Grange has planned an open house with a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. All are welcome to bring a dish to the Grange, located at 29 River Road in Benton. Entertainment and membership certification presentations will follow at 7 p.m. Past Stat Master of the Maine State Grange will provide […]
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Church plans celebration of Lebanese culture for Sept. 25
The historic St. Joseph’s Maronite Church Hafli is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Winslow Veterans of Foreign Wars at 175 Veteran Drive in Winslow. This event has been a tradition in the Waterville for more than a half century, showcasing the Lebanese community, a driving […]