WINSLOW — “Rose’s Room” — a monthly, nonsectarian support group for those with a loved one in prison or jail — is to meet again from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at the St. Joseph Center on 80 Garland St. Future meetings will be held on the last Thursday evening of each month […]
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Bicentennial lectures to feature 1 story of 4 Kennebec forts
The meet and greet is set for Aug. 7 at Old Fort Western.
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Antiques festival organizers cancel event
UNION — The Maine Antiques Festival, scheduled for Aug. 6-8 at the Union Fairgrounds, has been canceled. A news release from festival organizers cited a last-minute disruption in the supply chain by the providing tent and table company as the primary issue. No suitable solution could be found at this late date. Festival organizers plan […]
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Farmington hospital to offer walk-in COVID vaccine
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital will host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic for those 12 and older from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in the Bass Room at 111 Franklin Health Commons. The Pfizer vaccine being administered requires a second dose 21 days later on Aug. 26, also taking place at the hospital. […]
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Maine organic farmers, gardeners group plans workshops
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association has planned the following events and webinars. Firstly, “Extending the Season in the Garden” is set for noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. MOFGA Crop Specialist Caleb Goossen plans to share best practices for keeping plants healthy and producing food during spring and fall in this free webinar. He […]
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Newcastle church reaches fundraising goal
NEWCASTLE — St. Patrick Church is to receive a restoration in the coming months after meeting a fundraising goal of over $320,000. “Construction will be able to start in the fall,” said Bill Maloney of St. Patrick Church, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The privately-owned lay trust committed […]
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Emmanuel College recognizes local dean’s list students
BOSTON, Mass. — Three local students have been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Emmanuel College. The are Sarah Desrosiers of Winslow, Christina Roy of Whitefield and Micah Riportella of Sidney. To earn a spot on the dean’s list, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for […]
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Vienna venue awarded $6K business grant
The Vienna Union Hall Association has been awarded a $6,040 Sheltered Venue Operators Grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The grant aims to help the Vienna Union Hall to keep operating after having to shut down in 2020 because of the pandemic. VUH President John Archard said the funds “will help us keep the […]
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Washington Challenge 5K/Fun Run set for Aug. 8
The annual Washington Challenge is to be held Sunday, Aug. 8. Registration is planned from 7 to 7:50 a.m., the Fun Run is planned to start at 8 a.m. and the 5K starts right after. Registration, as well as the start and finish lines, will be at the back parking lot of the Gibbs Library, […]
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Dead River alumni association to hold annual meeting
The Alumni Association of Dead River is to hold its 40th annual meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Cathedral Pines picnic area off Eustis Ridge Road in Eustis. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting is to be held at the Stratton-Eustis Community Building, 84 Main St., in Stratton. All who were […]