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 […]
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Maine Outing Club fundraises for Sugarloaf cabin renovations
The Maine Outing Club’s cabin in Carrabassett Valley, near Sugarloaf Mountain, has been selected for renovation by the Magnolia Network’s Maine Cabin Masters. The University of Maine club is fundraising for the $20,000 needed to complete the renovation before Sept. 1. “Maine Cabin Masters” is a television show on the Magnolia Network documenting the restoration […]
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Skowhegan River Fest 2022 events planned
The Skowhegan River Fest, hosted by Main Street Skowhegan, started Sunday and will continue throughout the week. Designed to showcase the potential of the Kennebec River Gorge as the future home of the Skowhegan River Park, the festival is Skowhegan’s annual multi-day celebration of recreation and life on the Kennebec. The following events are planned. […]
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Mills foundation to host open house Aug. 6 in Rome
Visitors welcome to tour the property and meet Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Travis Mills.
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Local filmmakers win prizes at Maine International Film Festival
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center recently announced the winners of the Tourmaline and Audience Favorite Prizes from the 25th annual Maine International Film Festival. This year’s festival featured nearly 100 films, 22 of which were made in Maine. The Tourmaline Prizes, awarded for the first time this year and named for Maine’s state gem, […]
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Winthrop society to celebrate one-year anniversary through August
Business meeting set for Aug. 4.
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Maine Music Society’s Chorale plans May 11, 12 performances at Franco Center
The Maine Music Society Chorale plans to showcase a variety of musical genres from 1972, the year the Chorale was born, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, at the Franco Center, at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Under the direction of our Artistic Director Dr. Richard […]
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Bossov Ballet to perform “The Nutcracker” at Waterville Opera House
Bossov Ballet Theatre of Pittsfield, an assembly of high school students recognized for their exceptional prowess in classical dance, plans to return to the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., Dec. 8-10 with a timeless interpretation of the “The Nutcracker.” Performances are set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturdya and Sunday. […]
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SNAPSHOT: Winthrop society recognizes raffle winner
Winthrop Maine Historical Society Board of Directors member Natalie Weise presents the society raffle’s winning ticket to Susan Mauro. Mauro won a trip to a clambake at Cabbage Island. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Camden-Rockport society plans living history event July 23
The Troops at Camden, a Maine living history group interpreting the period 1779-1814, will be encamped from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 23, on the grounds of the 1770s Thorndike Homestead on U.S. Route 1 in Camden. This free, family friendly event is an opportunity for the public to learn what life was […]