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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Lincoln County Democrats to host speakers on ballot referenda, voter rights
DAMARISCOTTA — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee is set to hold its next meeting Thursday, Sept. 19, featuring talks about the various referenda on Maine’s November ballot and voter rights. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be in a hybrid format. Participants can join at the 2024 LCDC Campaign Headquarters, 27 River Road […]
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Jay veterans posts to hold recognition ceremony Sept. 16
JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335, AMVETS Lane Dube Post 33 and American Legion Post 10, and their auxiliaries, plan to hold the annual prisoner of war/missing in action (POW/MIA) recognition ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the POW/MIA Memorial. All members, guests and the public are welcome. The event will […]
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Sierra Club Maine to host celebration in Freeport Sept. 19
All proceeds will support Sierra Club Maine’s efforts to protect Maine’s environment — from the southern coast to the north woods — and engage and activate individuals and communities from Kittery to Fort Kent.
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4-H offers online info session for volunteers Sept. 18, 25
“Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules.
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Kennebec Historical Society plans Sept. 18 program
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society’s September presentation, “Lydia Maria Child on American Ideals and Democratic Engagement,” is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. By 1830, Lydia Maria Child had established herself as something almost unheard of in the American 19th century: a beloved and […]
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Free website development courses to be offered online
The class will be offered at no charge to participants and is made possible through Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with New Ventures Maine.
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Walk to end Alzheimer’s planned for Oct. 5
WATERVILLE — The Alzheimer’s Association seeks participants for its Kennebec Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s is set for Saturday, Oct. 5, at Head of Falls Park on Front Street. The event is a fundraiser that also raises awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. On walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the Promise […]
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Mills foundation plane pull set for Oct. 5
Presented by Hammond Lumber Co. and hosted by Northeast Air, 45 teams will compete to pull a 45-ton FedEx plane across 20 feet of tarmac in the fastest time.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Sept. 9-16
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Sept. 9-16