Over 625 pounds of blueberries are expected to be made into baked goods and consumed this weekend at the annual Blueberry Festival in Winslow, which is celebrating its 50th year.
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Kennebec on Fire Festival planned for Skowhegan riverfront
Artists and crafters wanting to sell their work in Coburn Park can secure a vending spot.
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United Way expands Hope Fund in Franklin County
This month’s application deadline is Aug. 31.
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East Wilton Masons seek reservations for takeout/pickup meal
EAST WILTON — The Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road, is offering a public takeout/pickup baked ham meal with whoopie pies for dessert from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for those younger than 12. Reservations for meals are requested […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Selectmen give OK to go to bid for construction of new Skowhegan public safety building
The project has met all of its goals up to this point and officials say the next step is to consider construction bids.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Redington-Fairview General Hospital will now offer COVID vaccine clinics at Skowhegan State Fair
The hospital’s director of pharmacy said that offering clinics at the fair has been something that officials considered, but the lack of manpower made scheduling difficult, until the EMS Department offered to assist.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Turnout light at public hearing for Skowhegan ordinances on solar, board matters
Hearings were held Tuesday on items scheduled for a vote at an upcoming special town meeting on Aug. 24.
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Dana Wilde: No humans were harmed in the making of this news column
Even though they look monstrous, spiders are actually your allies in the battle against the little bugs who do try to eat you, writes Dana Wilde.
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Fairfield group changes name to Elm City Bridge Club
The Fairfield nonsanctioned bridge club has changed its name to Elm City Bridge Club. Winners on Tuesday were Barbara Terhune and Karen Torrey. Ed Rushton and Dick Quinlan tied with Ken Harvey and Di Bishop for second place, and Jeannie Rellig and Lynne Kerschner placed third. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the […]
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Jackman teenager earns Eagle Scout rank
JACKMAN — Christopher Somerset received Scouting’s highest award, the Eagle Scout badge, during a July 31 ceremony at the Arno E. Hughey American Legion Post. For his Moose River Beautification Eagle Scout project, Somerset and his team built and rebuilt flower boxes at the Armand Pomperleau Town Park and placed half barrels of flowers through […]