For those interested in supporting the event, displaying a car or has a service to offer the event, reach out to Winthrop Heritage Day publicity contact Jennifer Phillips at 224-588-7034 or [email protected].
Community
Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club The team of Diane Bishop and Kenneth Harvey topped the list at Elm City Duplicate Bridge on Aug. 20, followed by Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice, with Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reillig third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. […]
Farmington library plans art excursion for teens Sept. 4
An additional teen art opportunity with the library is the bookmark making contest.
Webinar series to feature UMaine Extension expert
The workshops are free and designed for farmers just getting started with cover cropping as well as those with significant experience.
Gov. Mills proclaims Aug. 26-30 Community Health Worker Awareness Week
AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills has proclaimed Aug. 26-30 as Community Health Workers Awareness Week in Maine. This proclamation recognizes that community health workers are a vital part of Maine’s health care system and that key stakeholders support a statewide plan to develop and sustain the community health workforce. The workers serve as a connection […]
Open call for virtual auditions for ‘American Idol’ in Maine
Hopefuls can audition face-to-face with a producer in search for the next superstar.
Showstopping cakes to highlight Preservation Party auction
The Lincoln County Historical Association annual fundraiser is planned Sept. 8.
Hallowell American Legion seeks donations for fundraiser
HALLOWELL — American Legion Post 6 seeks donations for its annual yard sale, scheduled for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at 114 Second St. Donations should not include televisions, books or clothing. Proceeds will benefit local community programs. To have donated items picked up, call Mike Madden at 207-622-2063, Carroll Whitman at […]
School supply, clothing drive set for Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — A free clothing drive is set for 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at The SPACE on the River, 181 Water St. Donations of school supplies, new or lightly used clothing, shoes and accessories will be accepted. Undergarments should still be packaged. For more information contact Kim Leo at 207-612-1129 or [email protected]. Check out other […]
Pest predictor identifies ingredients for ecological recipe for destruction
Those who have felt the familiar itch of browntail moth rash, seen the grayish-green needles of an infested hemlock, or watched as woodpeckers bore into ash trees for a meal hidden beneath the surface, have experienced the devastating effects of non-native pests. Browntail moth, hemlock wooly adelgid and emerald ash borer are only three of […]