WORCESTER, Mass. — Kyla Driscoll of Gardiner, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in interactive media and game development at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense research project, titled Acadia Dark Sky. At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project […]
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Historical association supporters bid high at Dresden auction
Lincoln County Historical Association held its Preservation Party fundraiser Sept. 10 on the Dresden grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House. The evening included a gathering on the lawn for wine and antipasto to tunes by guitarist Neil Lamb, who was joined by a guest from New Orleans who had brought along his sax and […]
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Skowhegan History House to host meet-and-greet Sept. 27
Larry and Debbie Onie, collectors of Wabanaki Fancy Baskets, will be at the event.
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Nomination papers available for soil, water conservation district supervisor
People desiring to run for the Office of District Supervisor for the Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation District can obtain papers by mailing the district office at 2305 N. Belfast Ave., Augusta, ME 04330, or calling 207-622-7847, ext. 3 or 207-480-3927. Nomination papers must be received by the district office no later than Friday, […]
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Woodcarvers show, competition set for Gardiner Oct. 7
GARDINER — The Maine Woodcarvers Association plans to hold its show and competition from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Gardiner Lions Club, 27 Lions Way. Carvings will be on display by carvers from all levels. Attendees can vote for the carving that will receive the People’s Choice Award, according to […]
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Good Will-Hinckley to hold Wel-Kum Bak for alumni, friends Sept. 30
Good Will-Hinckley plans to hold a Wel-Kum Bak event for alumni and friends on Saturday, Sept. 30. As part of GWH’s Fall Festival, the Wel-Kum Bak celebration will have food, fun and games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hinckley Campus, 16 Prescott Drive. Activities will include a climbing wall, lawn games, pumpkin […]
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Madison auxiliary to host car show Sept. 23
MADISON — The second annual Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7865 Auxiliary Car Show is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Bob’s Cash Fuel, 424 Main St. Car registration and vendor set up will be held from 8-10 a.m. Admission costs $5 for adults. Car registration costs $10 per vehicle. Advance registration […]
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Spectrum Generations to offer vaccination clinics in September
Spectrum Generations plans to offer several fall vaccination clinics. The clinics are held in partnership with Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Northern Light Health, with grant funding from USAging and supported by the Administration for Community Living, according to a news release from Spectrum Generations. Vaccination dates are as follows. • Tuesday, […]
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Bridge clubs recognize recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Lee Lenfest and Maureen Brochu finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Sept. 12 duplicate bridge session. Ken Karvey and Diane Bishop placed second, and Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice, third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new […]
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Farmington nonprofit to offer walks, trail runs starting Sept. 23
FARMINGTON — The Bonney Woods Corporation invites people to its woods this fall. Easy walks to trail runs, as well as dog walks, are scheduled to be offered from Saturday, Sept. 23 through Saturday, Oct. 14. To view all the events and to sign up, visit powderhousehill.org/adventures. By signing up, volunteers will have contact information […]