DAMARISCOTTA — The Chats with Champions program’s next speaker, Tess Gerritsen, is scheduled to appear at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 20 at Skidompha Library, 184 Main St. Gerritsen, an internationally bestselling author, took an unusual route to a writing career. A graduate of Stanford University, she went on to medical school at the University of […]
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Augusta cadet graduates from West Point
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Cadet Caleb Scott Richardson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Richardson of Augusta, graduated on May 27 from the U.S. Military Academy. Richardson graduated from Cony High School in 2019. While at West Point, he concentrated his studies in Political Science: American Politics. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in […]
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Norridgewock library to show film starring Skowhegan man July 15
NORRIDGEWOCL — A free showing of the film “Peak Oil: A Love Story” 2016, made in 2016 by Nelson Cole and starring Iver Lofving, is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at the Norridgewock Public Library, 40 Mercer Road. It is now seven years later, where are we now? “As long as the world […]
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Parishes offering free meals, soup kitchens, food pantries for all faiths
In an effort to do all they can to help Maine individuals and families receive the food they need, parishes across the state offer free community meals, soup kitchens, and food pantries for people of all faiths to utilize. Food Pantries Bingham St. Peter Food Pantry, 27 Owens St., open from 10 a.m. to 1 […]
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Bowdoinham arts center to start new workshops July 15
BOWDOINHAM — Merrymeeting Arts Center has scheduled new workshop offerings at its 9 Main St. location. Janna DeWan and Zachary Feilds are two teachers and potters the center is lucky to have in the community. DeWan, a high school art teacher and Bowdoinham potter, will be teaching a surface design workshop series. Sign up for […]
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Wilton Historical Society invites community to McGillicuddy Park
Richard Corey, president of the Wilton Historical Society, will be hosting an event at McGillicuddy Park on Thursday, July 13.
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State library, Augusta society to host talk by ‘Up For Grabs!’ author July 19
The Maine State Library and the Kennebec Historical Society will host the society’s July presentation about “Up For Grabs!” with speaker Thomas Urquhart at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at the library’s temporary location at 242 State St. in Augusta. Urquhart was born in London, England, brought up in New York City, and received his […]
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Central Maine Garden Club sets native garden tour for July 18
The Central Maine Garden Club plans to host a garden tour from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 in the Redington Museum Garden, 62 Silver St. in Waterville. The rain date is Wednesday, July 19. Nestled in the Redington Museum’s yard sits the native garden, a return to the past in hopes in saving the future. […]
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Pittston Fair to kick off July 13
The Pittston Fair is set for Thursday through Sunday, July 13-16, at the Pittston Fairgrounds on Mast Road. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day. Midway opens at 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and at noon Saturday and Sunday. The event will feature vendors, rides, horse and ox pulling, children’s activities, educational demonstrations and exhibits. […]
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Coburn Park Gazebo Garden Project nearly complete
SKOWHEGAN — The Bloomfield Garden Club’s Gazebo Garden project in historic Coburn Park on Water Street is nearing completion. The garden club utilized a $1,000 Plant America Grant from the National Garden Clubs, Inc., donations from the Skowhegan Rotary Club, Skowhegan Woman’s Club, and garden club donation to fund the project. The Coburn Park Commission […]