The Colby College Museum of Art in Waterville plans to host a virtual panel discussion at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, about a broad spectrum of Maine visual culture in the mid-century era. “Visual Culture: Issues and Institutions” is to expose audiences to some of the rich visual creations produced in, by, and for the […]
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Fun, mac ‘n’ cheese cited as key factors by winners of Skowhegan bed races at Moonlight Madness
The popular annual event went on in rain-soaked downtown Skowhegan as part of the River Fest celebration.
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Somerset County could use shot in the arm but it won’t be happening at Skowhegan fair
Somerset County has remained the least-vaccinated county in Maine, drawing concern from local officials as thousands are expected to visit Skowhegan in the coming weeks.
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Woman has non-life-threatening injuries after being pinned between vehicles, Pittsfield Police say
Pittsfield police Chief Pete Bickmore said that the woman was pinned between a flatbed wrecker and another vehicle Thursday morning.
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Madison woman injured in Norridgewock crash
Jenna Watters, 31, was driving a 2011 Mitsubishi sport utility vehicle east on Route 2/Skowhegan Road when the crash occurred, police say.
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Madison legion auxiliary seeks school supplies
Madison-based American Legion Auxiliary Unit 9 is collecting school supplies for children and staff in its local school districts (Madison School Administrative District 59 and Carrabec Regional School Unit 74). Suggestions for items in need include rulers, erases, pencils, colored pencils, ink pens (black, blue and red), crayons, Post-its, glue sticks, glue, scissors, backpacks, pencil […]
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Liz Soares: A too-brief reprieve
Unless more people are vaccinated against the coronavirus, writes Liz Soares, variants will continue to mutate.
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Fairfield club lists bridge winners
FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield nonsanctioned bridge club winners on July 27 were Ed and Joyce Rushton. Jeanie Rellieg and Lynne Kerschner placed second, Sylvia Palmer and Tom Nelson placed third, and Di Bishop and Ken Harvey placed fourth. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are […]
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Fairfield Grange completes new parking area, plans open house
FAIRFIELD CENTER — Victor Grange 49 plans to host a grand opening of its new parking area and an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at 148 Oakland Road, Fairfield Center. People can join members for a hot dog and cold drink. Grange members plan to thank the many volunteer […]
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Skowhegan rec accepting fall program registrations
The Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department is accepting registrations for all fall programs, including tackle football, cheering, soccer, field hockey, and activities for adults. Volunteer coaches are needed for all programs. Volunteer and registration forms are available at the Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive. Some programs start soon or have limited space available. For […]