Mason Noah Pare of Manchester received his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Augusta Country Club in Manchester. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows provided the keynote address to the 40 people present praising Mason’s long-term commitment to helping others while enjoying the Scouting program. “We are living in incredibly challenging […]
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Winthrop-based land trust to host property dedication Aug. 18 in Fayette
Kennebec Land Trust plans to hold a property dedication of the Oak Hill Conservation Area at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, on the Norton Road in Fayette. It also will be an opportunity to explore a newly-built trail, according to a news release from the Winthrop-based trust. KLT President Janet Sawyer and Ron Hewett will […]
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Skowhegan librarian retires after 42 years
Francoise Labonte has retired after 42 years of service at the Skowhegan Free Public Library. Library trustees held a reception in her honor July 29 and dedicated a new outdoor bench in her name. The new bench, located on the front lawn under the shade of a tree, will not only provide comfort, but also […]
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Phillips teen completes Eagle Project
Robert Butterfield IV of Phillips, a member of Boy Scout Troop 500 in Strong, recently built and donated a wheelchair-accessible picnic table to Shadagee Apartments in Phillips. He has two more badges to complete before he can obtain his Eagle Rank, but his Eagle project is now complete, according to a news release from Sheila […]
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Augusta museum director to present ‘Historic Maine in 3-D’
Bernard Fishman, director of the Maine State Museum in Augusta, plans to present “Historic Maine in 3-D” as the Kennebec Historical Society’s August lecture. The talk is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. in Augusta. The subject is a modern way of looking at a form […]
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Somerville farm to host Lunar Star Party Aug. 13
SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm plans to offer a full moon night, a Lunar Star Party, to experience the wonders of the universe in this extremely special offering on Saturday, Aug. 13, at at 217 Hewett Road. The evening will start with the music of the spheres, the folk trio Stargazing will perform on […]
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Farmington club to host garden tour Aug. 16
The Mt. Blue Garden Club plans to hold the last of its local summer garden tours at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Beth Myers’ property at 135 Marwick Road in Farmington. Myers also will share information about the recently added square foot garden beds. Enchanted walking paths, vegetable rows, overflowing herb gardens, and raised […]
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Readfield Historical Society event set for Heritage Days
The Readfield Historical Society’s annual Wine & Cheese Social will kick off Readfield Heritage Days, set for 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the society, 759 Main St. in Readfield. Guests can tour the RHS museum and meet others with like interests. Refreshments will be available. Several books and items of a historical nature will […]
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Randolph youth recognized for courage in fighting rare cancer
Seven-year-old Henry Downs of Randolph was honored July 17 as an Anthem Hero at Hadlock for the courage he has displayed battling a rare cancer at a young age. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield continues its commitment to supporting the prevention and treatment of cancer and the work of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, […]
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Four Lions Club members named Melvin Jones Fellows
SKOWHEGAN — Cyndi L. French of Winslow, Peter Lyman of Norridgewock, Roger Chamberland of Skowhegan and Jared Perkins of Skowhegan have been named Melvin Jones Fellows by the Lions Clubs International Foundation in recognition of their commitment to serving the world community. Named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones, the fellowship is […]