AUGUSTA — Local chefs plan to go head-to-head in the Spectrum Generations 10th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge, set for 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at Augusta Elks, 397 Civic Drive. The event will feature three local chefs who will prepare signature dishes based on the Meals on Wheels guidelines and standards. This year’s featured chefs […]
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Vassalboro library students read 1,622 hours; 12 win bikes through raffle
Throughout the summer 67 students, all members of the Vassalboro Public Library, participated in a summer reading program Bikes for Books, sponsored by Vassalboro Masonic Lodge No. 54. In mid-June the children signed up for the program and received a welcome packet which included a free book, start-up prizes and reading logs. They also received […]
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Children’s program set for Sept. 10 at Whitefield Library
The events are inspired by local writer Lisa Jahn-Clough.
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Augusta-based United Way gives $90K to 3 nonprofits
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley has invested $90,000 to advance three nonprofit programs in Kennebec County. The Innovation Fund, established in 2021, supports new, creative solutions and approaches that aim to lead to breakthroughs in UWKV’s priority area — health, education and financial stability — and help redesign the future of the Kennebec […]
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Central Maine organizations struggle to find Christmas trees for year-end fundraising sales
A variety of factors has contributed to the shortage of holiday trees for resale this year, and industry experts say that trend is likely to continue.
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Augusta councilors approve $2.8 million to help fund replacement of civic center roof, ambulance, east side boat launch
Bond proposal also needs approval from voters for $2,055,000 in capital improvement funds.
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Memorial bike ride set for Sept. 18 in Windsor, Whitefield
The sixth annual Share the Road with Carol memorial bike ride is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18. The all-ages commemorative bike ride will be held in Windsor and Whitefield. The ride, which has 12-mile and 27-mile options, starts and ends at the Windsor Town Office, 523 Ridge Road. This ride honors the memory of Carol […]
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Litchfield motorcyclist suffers head injury in Palmyra crash
Police are investigating the collision of a motorcycle and SUV at the intersection of Routes 2 and 152 which sent two to the hospital, including one by LifeFlight of Maine.
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Odd and unusual, and plenty of skulls, on display at Augusta show
Sword-swallowing, sales of unusual items, highlight Maine’s Odd and Unusual Show at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Winthrop-based chorus begins fall rehearsals Sept. 6, welcomes new members
CODA Chorus plans to begin its fall rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Winthrop United Methodist Church on Main Street. The community chorus, which is entering its 56th year, welcomes singers high school age and up. Rehearsals are each Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The chorus will receive new members for the […]