SKOWHEGAN — A free clothing drive is set for 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at The SPACE on the River, 181 Water St. Donations of school supplies, new or lightly used clothing, shoes and accessories will be accepted. Undergarments should still be packaged. For more information contact Kim Leo at 207-612-1129 or [email protected]. Check out other […]
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Pest predictor identifies ingredients for ecological recipe for destruction
Those who have felt the familiar itch of browntail moth rash, seen the grayish-green needles of an infested hemlock, or watched as woodpeckers bore into ash trees for a meal hidden beneath the surface, have experienced the devastating effects of non-native pests. Browntail moth, hemlock wooly adelgid and emerald ash borer are only three of […]
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American Legion Auxiliary in Madison plans school supply collection
MADISON — American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 39 is collecting school supplies for students in School Administrative District 59 and Regional School Unit 74 until September. Suggested items include rulers, No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, backpacks, sticky notes, ink pens (black, blue and red), crayons, glue sticks, markers, water bottles (no larger than 20 ounces), […]
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University of Southern Maine names local spring dean’s list students
The following Maine University of Southern Maine students were named to the 2024 spring dean’s list. Androscoggin County Auburn: Matthew Begin, Ella Boucher, Ava Braunscheidel, Cammie Breakfield, Joshua Brobst, Izabelle Bullock, Dylan Campbell, Scarlet Carlton, Lydia Chapman, Jocelyn Coffin, Emily Cook, Graison Cote, Jordan Cummings, Delia Demers, Emma Drysdale, Keith Edgecomb, Phoebe Edwards, Christopher Galvan, […]
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Victor Grange members prepare for 150th anniversary
FAIRFIELD CENTER — The 150th anniversary of the Victor Grange No. 49 is set for Saturday, Sept. 7, at the 144 Oakland Road Grange. Dinner is set for noon with a 1 p.m. program to follow. RSVPs are requested by Saturday, Aug. 24. To RSVP, email [email protected] or call 207-453-9476 or 207-453-7193. Check out […]
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Merrymeeting Bay group plans intertidal plant walk for Aug. 29
DRESDEN — Friends of Merrymeeting Bay recently announced that ecologist Andy Cutko, director of Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, plans to lead a mud plant walk at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, over the intertidal mud of Choice View Farm, Route 128. Merrymeeting Bay, internationally recognized for its unique tidal freshwater ecosystem, is home […]
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Kennebec Performing Arts Company to start 2024-25 season
Kennebec Performing Arts Company is launching its 2024-25 season under its new director, John Neal of Greene. Neal was selected to lead the wind ensemble and chorus following the retirement of longtime director Charles T. Milazzo. Neal has had a long career in Maine as a music director, pianist and composer. John Reeves will continue […]
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Wiscasset Art Walk to feature floral installation Aug. 29
WISCASSET – Chicken wire, sticks and dried hydrangeas, put to an artful purpose, are the tools of the trade for dried floral designer Maria Salcines. During Wiscasset Art Walk set for 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, Salcines plans to install a cascading arrangement of dried florals in Wiscasset Village. According to Salcines, who lives and […]
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Wiscasset Art Walk to feature Long Branch Boys Aug. 29
WISCASSET — During the September 2022 Wiscasset Art Walk, musicians Chris Lannon and Rick Turcotte were playing their blues and country on the sidewalk when a woman carrying a violin stepped up; Lannon recognized her and invited her to join in. Almost two years later, that woman, Nanci Stein, with her Long Branch Boys colleagues, […]
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Table rentals available for Friends of the Union Fair Lawn Sale
UNION — Friend of the Union Fair are preparing for its Gigantic Lawn Sale, set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at 175 Fairgrounds Lane. A 12-foot space can be rented for $25. Participants need to bring a table, chairs and canopy. Setup is set for 6-8:30 a.m.; registration is required. For […]