ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is inviting the public to the virtual 2023 Horticulture Keynote on the Wabanaki perspective on foodways at noon on Thursday, Nov. 16. Anthony Sutton, Passamaquoddy from Sipayik and assistant professor of Native American studies and food systems at the University of Maine, will present “History, Health Disparities, and […]
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Two arrested after search of Fairfield home yields illicit drugs, stolen items, police say
Police said they seized about a half-pound of fentanyl and some 300 stolen items Friday at a house on Green Road.
41st annual Seniors Thanksgiving dinner set for Rangeley
RANGELEY — The Vestry of the Church of the Good Shepherd plans to host the 41st annual Senior Thanksgiving Community Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 19, in the undercroft of the 2614 Main St. church. The sit-down dinner will feature waitstaff and decorations. All seniors and their caregivers are welcome. The dinner will include home-cooked turkey […]
3 Rural Energy for America Program Technical Assistance Grants awarded
The next application deadline is Sunday, Dec. 31.
Skowhegan club donates books to local agencies
To help raise awareness and assist local agencies during October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Skowhegan Woman’s Club donated books to two local agencies. On Oct. 25, SWC Secretary Sharon Adams and SWC Board of Directors’ Member Vi Ferland delivered the two collections of five books each to Kennebec […]
Veterans Day memorial events planned in Readfield
A Veterans Day memorial event is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 11, at various locations. Those interested in helping honor veterans can meet at 10 a.m. at the Readfield Corner Cemetery on Church Road. A ceremony in honor or all veterans is set for 11 a.m. at the Readfield Town Office, 8 […]
Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Dick Quinlan and Jessie Gunther finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Oct. 24 duplicate bridge session. Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice placed second, with Jeannie Reilling and Mary Anne Trafton third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; […]
Damariscotta gallery seeks ‘Celebration’ entries
Entry deadline is 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18
Farmington society to host WWI Remembrance on Nov. 11
The Farmington Historical plans to host a special remembrance event, “No Higher Service: Franklin County Maine’s Fallen Soldiers of WWI,” at 1:15 p.m. on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, at the North Church at 118 High St. The event was created by local writer and amateur historian and genealogist Glenn Miller. The free event will […]
Three vie for a single seat on the Pittsfield Town Council
Councilor Brent Frost is not seeking reelection and the three who are competing to replace him for the at-large seat are Eric Glencross, Natalia Hall and Peter Logiodice.