Maine’s state university system officials say Michael Laliberte is meeting the requirements of a settlement that has netted him nearly $300,000, but they refuse to provide proof.
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Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival to have more river views on tap Sept. 2
SKOWHEGAN — On Saturday, Sept. 2, more than 1,000 attendees from New England and beyond are expected to gather downtown for the annual Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival. The festival will feature one key difference this year — it will take place overlooking the Kennebec River. One of the only festivals in the state to feature […]
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Jefferson society offers vintage photos calendar
A photo of Mrs. Helen Madden’s sixth/seventh grade class is one of many photos in the 2024 edition of the Jefferson Historical Society’s Vintage Photos Calendar now available for sale. All are named in the calendar. The calendar also has photos of 11 local servicemen who served in Vietnam — 10 at the same time, […]
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Lincoln County Historical Association auction includes Italy trips
Trips to Italy included in Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual auction of experiences Lincoln County Historical Association’s Preservation Party dinner and auction is focused onall things Italian. The annual fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 10 on the grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House, 23 Courthouse Road in Dresden. It will feature a three-course […]
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Wiscasset Art Walk to display photographs illustrating addiction stories Aug. 31
Bath photographer captures ‘Lights of Lincoln County.’
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Waterville Opera House to hold ‘Elf the Musical’ auditions
WATERVILLE — Auditions for “Elf the Musical” are set for 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, and Tuesday, Sept. 5, at The Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually […]
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Kennebec County projects, nonprofits strengthened by foundation
More than $73,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Kennebec County. The eight grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $68,470 recommended by the Kennebec County Committee and one additional grant totaling $5,000 from a donor-advised fund, according to a news release from the foundation with […]
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Augusta library brings back A Capital Read after a 6-year hiatus
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library has brought back its A Capital Read program after a six-year hiatus. This year’s title is “The Poacher’s Son,” by Paul Doiron. Doiron is a best-selling author; “The Poacher’s Son,” his first book in the Mike Bowditch series, won the Barry Award and the Strand Critics Award and was nominated […]
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Local Scouts lend hand both locally and for Hawaii
The slogan of Scouting is to “Do a Good Turn Daily.” Members of local Scout Troops and Cub Packs will be working this year not only on badges and awards but also on ways that they can help others in their community and as far away as Hawaii. Eric Handley of Sidney, Kennebec Valley District […]
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Spectrum Generations to host Celebrity Chef Challenge Sept. 18
All proceeds will support the programs and services of Spectrum Generations, including Meals on Wheels.