SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan’s Coburn Park was the site of a rally for democracy Sept. 1. Ethan Brownell, a history teacher and father of three, served as master of ceremonies. Brownell, recognized as Maine’s 2023 History Teacher of the Year, is campaigning for state Senate District 3 with a focus on improving support for working families. […]
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Wiscasset chorus to hold first rehearsal Sept. 10
Join Sheepscot Chorus to sing “The First Nowell” by Vaughan Williams and other holiday favorites in December.
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Newcastle choir to start auditions Sept. 11
NEWCASTLE — St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts it begins preparing its December “Ceremony of Lessons and Carols” concert. Rehearsals are set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 11, at St. Andrew’s Church on Glidden Street. Drawing inspiration from the King’s College Cambridge Service of Lessons and Carols, the program […]
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Vassalboro, Waterville and Winslow National School Lunch Program offered
School Year 2025 free and reduced-price meal benefit applications are available for families with students enrolled in Vassalboro Community School, Waterville Public Schools or Winslow Schools which is participating in the National School Lunch Program. Meals will be provided to enrolled students at no charge in Maine public schools participating in the National School Lunch […]
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Winthrop society to host history talk about apples Sept. 12
This evening event will begin with the second annual apple pie bake-off starting at 5 p.m.
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Waterville library plans crafternoons on Tuesdays
WATERVILLE — Crafternoons are set for 2:30-4 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St. Weekly crafts are planned for young children and their families with help from library staff in the Children’s Room. Clothespin Hummingbirds is set up for Sept. 3, Paper Tea Cup & Saucer is scheduled for Sept. 10, […]
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Interlibrary loan program to resume Sept. 3
The Interlibrary Loan program will resume Tuesday. Library patrons are asked to be measured in their number of requests to avoid the risk of overwhelming the service with extremely high volume within the first few weeks. For instance, if you have more than three requests to submit this week, library staff kindly asks that you […]
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Historic Preservation Forum set for Sept. 14 in Hallowell
HALLOWELL — Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead is set to hold its first Historic Preservation Forum at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Vaughan Homestead, 2 Litchfield Road. This interactive day of sharing and learning about the successes and challenges of historic preservation at sites such as Vaughan Homestead is designed to bring together local […]
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River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work
“Artist’s Choice” exhibit will run from Sept. 24 through Nov. 9 at River Arts.
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Talk on Maine Audubon’s legislative summary set for Sept. 11
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon plans to sponsor a talk by Maine Audubon’s Advocacy and Outreach Manager Nick Lund on the organization’s legislative victories in the 131st Maine Legislature. The free presentation “Maine Audubon’s Legislative Summary” is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Thomas Auditorium of the University of Maine at Farmington’s Preble […]