The 30th annual Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic was held Aug. 16 at the Mingo Springs Golf Course. The chamber has named the following winning teams: Men’s A Division — 1st place team included Curtis Haley, Jeff Richards, Cam Rowe and Jay Hopkins. Women’s Division — 1st place team included Debbie Higgins, E. […]
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Augusta library brings back A Capital Read after a 6-year hiatus
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library has brought back its A Capital Read program after a six-year hiatus. This year’s title is “The Poacher’s Son,” by Paul Doiron. Doiron is a best-selling author; “The Poacher’s Son,” his first book in the Mike Bowditch series, won the Barry Award and the Strand Critics Award and was nominated […]
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Winners of the Aug. 22 game were Gabriele Rice and Suzon Morrison. Lynn Kershner and Jeanie Reillie were second, and Sylvia Palmer and Linda Atkinson placed third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call Jessie Gunther […]
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Grants assist Franklin and Somerset County projects, nonprofits
Nearly $97,000 Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. The 10 grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $81,760 recommended by the Western Mountains Committee and two additional grants totaling $15,000 from donor-advised funds, according to a news release from the foundation. 2023 Grants […]
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Finding Our Voices survivor-empowerment funding tops $100K
More than $100,000 has been distributed from Finding Our Voices to bring safety, freedom, and comfort to Maine women and children survivors of domestic abuse through the group’s Get Out Stay Out Fund. In two years $113,640 was disbursed to 184 women from every county in Maine, about 80% of whom are mothers of young […]
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Farmington council to host Breakfast Under the Oaks on Sept. 2
All proceeds from the event support the Greater Franklin Food Council.
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Mid-Coast Audubon to host lobster bake fundraiser Sept. 2
BREMEN — Mid-Coast Audubon is hosting its annual lobster bake fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Hog Island Audubon camp in Bremen. Members of the Mid-Coast Audubon board of directors will display their cooking talents and be available to answer bird questions. A $75 donation covers boat transportation, a meal of a lobster, potato and […]
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Spectrum Generations to host Celebrity Chef Challenge Sept. 18
All proceeds will support the programs and services of Spectrum Generations, including Meals on Wheels.
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Local Scouts lend hand both locally and for Hawaii
The slogan of Scouting is to “Do a Good Turn Daily.” Members of local Scout Troops and Cub Packs will be working this year not only on badges and awards but also on ways that they can help others in their community and as far away as Hawaii. Eric Handley of Sidney, Kennebec Valley District […]
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Belgrade resident makes Clark University’s dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Hanna B. Lavenson of Belgrade has earned first honors on the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Clark University. Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors. Check out other upcoming area events!