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High Peaks Alliance hosts 16 regional clubs in Strong
The meeting underscored the importance of maintaining Maine’s extensive trail network through cooperative efforts between local clubs, landowners and state agencies.
Kennebec Valley Community College commencement set for Dec. 12
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College will honor 82 students at its second commencement of 2024, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, on the Fairfield Campus in Carter Hall’s Kennebec Room. The ceremony will celebrate the achievements of students who have completed the requirements for their associate degrees and certificate programs. College President Karen […]
Oakland foundation’s ceremony to shine light on Winter Solstice Dec. 21
Anyone can participate in the Blue Christmas Ceremony by sharing their loved ones’ names being remembered and receive a blue candle to light.
Carrabassett Valley library to host Dec. 13 author talk
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A book talk with Maine author Lew-Ellyn Hughes is set for 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center, 3209 Carrabassett Drive. Hughes will talk about her book, “Farmhouse on the Edge of Town,” a collection of heartwarming and humorous stories from 15 years of owning a […]
Fairfield holiday celebration, fundraiser set for Dec. 12
FAIRFIELD — Lasting Impressions is set to host a benefit holiday celebration from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at 233 Main St. There will be free photos with Santa, a hot cocoa bar and treat bar, raffle drawings and a children’s entertainment area, all donated by local small businesses. Contributions are welcome; all donations go […]
Augusta church offers free Christmas day dinners for pickup
AUGUSTA — A free curbside pickup Christmas dinner and dessert is set to be provided by South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25. All are welcome to a full turkey dinner and dessert. Those unable to drive to the church, who would like […]
Skowhegan park named national model for outdoor recreation, economic innovation
SKOWHEGAN — A recent report, authored jointly by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Oregon State University’s Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy, assessed the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration’s travel, tourism and outdoor recreation grants funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Skowhegan’s River Park Enhanced Whitewater Project was […]
Christmas cantata set for Farmington Dec. 20, 22
FARMINGTON — The Christmas cantata, “Stars of Glory,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, and Sunday, Dec. 22, at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. This is a free hour-long program. This production features familiar and new Christmas carols in a Celtic style of music. Accompanied by an orchestrated background, it […]