MADISON — With April recognized as Children and Youth Month, members of the Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 39 in Madison, collected essential items such as backpacks, pajamas, toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers, shoes, socks and toiletry items, and hygiene products for older children. These items benefit the children who will enter the Department of Health and […]
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L.C. Bates museum to open summer exhibition in Hinckley
HINCKLEY — The L.C. Bates Museum’s summer exhibition “Transitions” is set to open at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, and run through October at 14 Easler Road. All are invited to the free opening reception from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The exhibit explores natural processes and is about transitions between life and death, […]
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Farmington church seeks plants, plant-related items for fundraiser
FARMINGTON — The Old South First Congregational Church plans to hold its annual plant sale set from Friday, May 10, to Sunday, June 2. Those with plants or garden-related items to donate to the sale can contact Debbie Davis-Robinson at 207-491-5919 or [email protected]. Donated plants should be labeled, weed and pest free. The sale is […]
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OFF RADAR: ‘Calm Command’
Douglas Rooks explores the career of U.S. Chief Justice Melville Fuller in his new book.
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Madison Junior Senior High School names top 10 seniors
Alison Griffeth is valedictorian, and Hope Nadeau salutatorian.
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Madison Junior Senior High School names top 10 seniors
Alison Griffeth is valedictorian, and Hope Nadeau salutatorian.
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Movie Review: ‘No Hard Feelings’ script full of unlikely consequences, TV laughs, J.P. Devine writes
Boy meets girl with a script full of unlikely consequences and TV laughs, which happily won this reviewer over.
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On Music: Lisa Loeb talks about teaming up with Lyle Lovett for Gardiner concert
Two excellent singer-songwriters are teaming up for what should be an exceptional performance as Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb prepare to take the stage at the newly renovated Johnson Hall Opera House at 280 Water St. in Gardiner. As soon as I saw that Ms Loeb was going to be coming back to Maine, I […]
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Gardiner to be finish line of 2024’s Great Race in June
A convoy of vintage cars is due to cross The Great Race finish line in downtown Gardiner on Sunday, June 30. A total of 135 antique and classic cars, eight of which are from Maine, have entered to participate in the nine-day, 2,300-mile race from Owensboro, Kentucky. This isn’t the first time Gardiner has been […]
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Local Scouts celebrate Earth Day with cleanups
Earth Day has a special place in Scouting’s culture. Cubs and Scouts know that responsible stewardship of the planet is key to being a good Scout. Since Boy Scouts of America’s early beginnings, Scouts have been caring for the planet. The organization’s “Leave No Trace” principles demonstrate how Scouts show respect for the outdoors. On […]