The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host author Douglas Rooks, in his talk about remarkable Mainer Albert Beliveau from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 8. The society’s regular monthly meeting is to follow. Beliveau was the youngest county attorney in Maine when he was elected in Oxford County in 1914, and the first […]
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Extension provides tips for growing houseplants
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has expanded and updated a series of bulletins about growing houseplants in Maine. “Tips for Growing Houseplants in Maine: Caring for Houseplants in Maine” provides guidelines for growing healthy indoor plants even during winter, creating new plants with cuttings, and using artificial light. Diagnosing common problems and controlling […]
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Ministry kicks off food pantry recipe challenge
PORTLAND — A recipe challenge, sponsored by Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry, is to once again provide an opportunity for all Mainers to put their cooking knowledge and creativity to the test while helping local parish food ministries in the process. The 2021 St. Hildegard Food Pantry Recipe Challenge is underway with entries being […]
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Hall-Dale school lists 2nd semester honor students
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale Middle and High School has announced the following students were named to its second-semester honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 6 — Magna cum laude: Kalieah Borja, Flannery Brady, Keala Dixon, Madden Fleming, Cole Gauthier, Colby Keene and Hannah Rauch. Cum laude: Fiona Breslin, Abby Dyer, Karter Eldridge, Madison Gray, […]
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors seeks drivers, plans upcoming events
Neighbors Driving Neighbors, which provides free transportation to elderly and non-driving neighbors in Belgrade, Fayette, Mount Vernon, Rome and Vienna, is looking for volunteer drivers to transport individuals in need of a ride to their medical appointment, the grocery store or pharmacy, the food pantry, or anywhere they want to go. Volunteers use their own […]
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Hall-Dale recognizes summa cum laude graduates
Ian Stebbins was named valedictorian, and Hunter Lizzotte salutatorian.
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Camden Garden club to host annual tour
Camden Garden Club will host its 73rd annual Garden Tour, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 15; rain or shine. Five of Camden’s most attractive and diverse gardens will be open for ticket holders to admire and enjoy. Historic barns and artifacts on two of the properties will also be included on the […]
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Fort Western plans Independence Day celebration
Fort Western, a National Historic landmark and living history museum, is to host an Independence Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 4, on the east bank of the Kennebec River in the heart of downtown Augusta. Visitors are invited to walk through the 1754 fort, store and house to view period […]
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Maine Cheese Festival to be held in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD — The Maine Cheese Festival is to be held Sept. 12 at Manson Park. Partnering with the Maine Office of Tourism, the Maine Cheese Guild aims to share the art of cheesemaking and spread the love of Maine cheese with their premier event. The event is to include music, food trucks, a beer tent, […]
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Concerts by Farmington-area youth set for July
The Farmington Gazebo in Meetinghouse Park is to be the site of four summer concerts by area youth. Sponsored by ArtsFarmington, these mini concerts are planned for 7 p.m. every Wednesday in July. There will be no admission charge, but donations will be welcomed. The schedule is as follows: July 7 — Abrahm and Samuel […]