WATERVILLE — There were smiles and expressions of wonder and delight Sept. 12, as residents and staff at Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood released a few dozen butterflies to symbolize the joy of living. The event was a collaboration between Lakewood and Northern Light Home Care & Hospice. Residents participated in a short ceremony of […]
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Skowhegan History House to host meet-and-greet Sept. 27
Larry and Debbie Onie, collectors of Wabanaki Fancy Baskets, will be at the event.
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Waterville city councilors defend property tax increases after former councilor lambastes them
Phil Bofia said Tuesday the City Council lacked the courage to hold the line on spending, but the mayor and others defended the budget in part by saying wages for police and firefighters needed to increase.
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Tens of thousands expected in Unity as Common Ground Country Fair prepares to launch
The three-day fair, a celebration of agricultural life and rural living in Maine, opens Friday and is expected to feature more than 1,000 exhibitors and speakers.
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Thanks to Skowhegan-area students, families are hot on the trail for a good story
With an assist by the New Balance Foundation, a group of students are working with others to create a third StoryWalk trail after previously establishing ones in Madison and along Lake George in Canaan.
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Freedom man hospitalized after being pinned underneath ATV for hours
Ralph Littlefield Jr., 73, was riding the ATV on his property Monday when a wheel caught a muddy rut and the vehicle tumbled over, trapping him underneath.
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Madison auxiliary to host car show Sept. 23
MADISON — The second annual Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7865 Auxiliary Car Show is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Bob’s Cash Fuel, 424 Main St. Car registration and vendor set up will be held from 8-10 a.m. Admission costs $5 for adults. Car registration costs $10 per vehicle. Advance registration […]
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Spectrum Generations to offer vaccination clinics in September
Spectrum Generations plans to offer several fall vaccination clinics. The clinics are held in partnership with Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Northern Light Health, with grant funding from USAging and supported by the Administration for Community Living, according to a news release from Spectrum Generations. Vaccination dates are as follows. • Tuesday, […]
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Good Will-Hinckley to hold Wel-Kum Bak for alumni, friends Sept. 30
Good Will-Hinckley plans to hold a Wel-Kum Bak event for alumni and friends on Saturday, Sept. 30. As part of GWH’s Fall Festival, the Wel-Kum Bak celebration will have food, fun and games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hinckley Campus, 16 Prescott Drive. Activities will include a climbing wall, lawn games, pumpkin […]
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Woodcarvers show, competition set for Gardiner Oct. 7
GARDINER — The Maine Woodcarvers Association plans to hold its show and competition from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Gardiner Lions Club, 27 Lions Way. Carvings will be on display by carvers from all levels. Attendees can vote for the carving that will receive the People’s Choice Award, according to […]