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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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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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
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Winthrop schools take part in meals program
WINTHROP — All students enrolled Winthrop grade, middle and high schools may participate in the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at no charge. Household applications may not be required to receive free meals this year, but forms similar to applications may be distributed by the school to collect household income data […]
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Maine Coast Men biannual gathering scheduled for October
LINCOLNVILLE — The biannual Maine Coast Men weekend retreat is set for Friday night to Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18-20, at Tanglewood 4-H Camp, 1 Tanglewood Road. The program is coordinated, led and supported entirely by participants. People can join a community of men for a retreat of sharing and support. All self-identified men are welcome […]
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Augusta library, Masonic lodge team up for Bikes for Books
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Library and Bethlehem Masonic Lodge of Augusta awarded 14 BMX bikes, purchased from Bath Cycle and Ski, on Aug. 26 to children ages 6-12 who participated in the Bikes for Books summer reading program. Bethlehem Lodge has supported Lithgow’s Children’s Collection for approximately 25 years through annual contributions and through the Masonic […]
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Maine search and rescue dogs demo set for Sept. 10
This event will be held at the Merrymeeting Bay Wildlife Management Area in Bowdoinham.
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State launches online tools for community planning
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Municipal Planning Assistance Program has released two online tools to help Maine communities plan for the future. The Maine Comprehensive Plan Data Portal and Mapping Services StoryMap offers a one-stop shop for essential data and maps needed to create comprehensive plans. These plans serve as blueprints […]
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Nancy Nesbit and Natasha Rosenbaum finished first at the Elm City Duplicate Bridge Club on Sept. 3. Lee Lenfest and Wilma Pouliott were second, with Dick Quinlan and Jessie Gunther third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more […]
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Bremen Democratic Committee to host summer social Sept. 14
BREMEN — The Bremen Democratic Committee is set to hold a late summer social from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14. The event’s location will be provided upon registration by emailing [email protected]. The gathering will feature coffee, juice and a variety of pastries in a casual setting, where attendees will discuss strategies to […]