The fair kicks off on Thursday with plans to bring the circus to town as a new addition to the longstanding 10-day event.
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Journalism scholarship funds awards to 16 Maine students
The Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund and the Agnes Freyer Gibbs Scholarship Fund of the Maine Community Foundation have awarded $335,000 in scholarships to 16 students, all graduates of Maine high schools. Students receive financial support for graduate and undergraduate studies at schools across the country. New Gannett and Gibbs journalism scholarship recipients are […]
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MCI’s alumni weekend to return Aug. 6 and 7
PITTSFIELD — For Maine Central Institute alumni, the first weekend of August is a moment of celebration. A time when they can return to the 23-acre campus that means so much to them, connect with old friends whom they may not have seen in years, make new connections with alumni from other graduating classes, and […]
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Support group for families of jailed to return to Winslow
WINSLOW — “Rose’s Room” — a monthly, nonsectarian support group for those with a loved one in prison or jail — is to meet again from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at the St. Joseph Center on 80 Garland St. Future meetings will be held on the last Thursday evening of each month […]
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Skowhegan whitewater recreation park plan draws concerns as town seeks property easements
As the town seeks to build a whitewater park in the Kennebec River that will be the centerpiece of an “outdoor recreation Mecca,” some residents express enthusiasm, while others voice concerns about noise, traffic, and other environmental factors.
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Farmington hospital to offer walk-in COVID vaccine
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital will host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic for those 12 and older from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in the Bass Room at 111 Franklin Health Commons. The Pfizer vaccine being administered requires a second dose 21 days later on Aug. 26, also taking place at the hospital. […]
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The Village Inn and Tavern marks building’s 100th anniversary as an inn in Belgrade Lakes
Members of the community and others, including former owners of The Village Inn and Tavern, gather Sunday to celebrate.
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Skydiving company takes off in first months at Waterville airport
Vacationland Skydiving is now taking people 10,000 feet above the Robert LaFleur Airport after a delayed opening during the pandemic.
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Dead River alumni association to hold annual meeting
The Alumni Association of Dead River is to hold its 40th annual meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Cathedral Pines picnic area off Eustis Ridge Road in Eustis. In the event of inclement weather, the meeting is to be held at the Stratton-Eustis Community Building, 84 Main St., in Stratton. All who were […]
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Pine Tree Camp in Rome switches to shorter weekend stays amid pandemic
Looking for ways of bringing campers back for the summer experience, the camp decided on three types of trips including Family Recreation Weekends for Maine people with disabilities and their families.