WATERVILLE — The AgeWise Maine Initiative, a collaboration of Maine’s five area agencies on aging in partnership with Northern Light Health, is set to offer statewide vaccination clinics this fall, including several in Kennebec County. Launched in 2023 and powered by USAging grant funding, AgeWise Maine offers vaccine clinics with the goal of ensuring that […]
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Meals on Wheels to hold distribution center open house in Jay
The public is welcome to stop by to meet staff, tour the facility and learn more about SeniorsPlus services.
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Share The Road With Carol memorial bike ride held Sept. 29
The eighth annual Share The Road With Carol memorial bike ride took place Sept. 29 in Windsor and Whitefield. The ride commemorates the life of Dr. Carol Anne Eckert, who was hit by a pickup truck while cycling near her home in Windsor in 2016. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Political portal launched to empower young Maine leaders
The Maine Youth Political Portal is an online resource and inspiration made by and for young Mainers interested in civic engagement, especially those looking to run for publicly elected political office.
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SNAPSHOT: Hundreds raise more than $30K for those with disabilities
Check out other upcoming area events!
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SNAPSHOT: Steeple removed from Vassalboro church
The water-damaged steeple at Vassalboro United Methodist Church was removed Thursday and will ultimately be added the church memorial garden.
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GrowSmart Maine opens to hold annual summit Oct. 21
WATERVILLE — GrowSmart Maine’s annual summit — We Get What We Plan For: How Smart Growth Creates Community — is set for Monday, Oct. 21, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. Housing, transportation and utilities, food systems, cultural and natural spaces are interconnected and essential community infrastructure. People can learn how integration of […]
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W.I.N.G.S. to dedicate clothes closet trailer in Fairfield Oct. 13
The program provides rehab bags for those seeking recovery.
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Celebration of pumpkins, colonial skills set for Damariscotta Oct. 12, 13
DAMARISCOTTA — In celebration of Pumpkinfest, Chapman-Hall House is set to offer a demonstration by Jeff Miller of the cooper’s trade from noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13, on the grounds of the historic home at the head of Main Street. In colonial times, the cooper fashioned barrels, wooden tubs, buckets and […]
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club A late surge brought the Elm City Bridge Club team of Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice into a first place tie with Ken Harvey and Jessie Gunther during the duplicate bridge session Oct. 8.’ Jeannie Reiling and Lynne Kerschner finished third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks […]