Proceeds will benefit the Lewiston Senior Citizens.
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New Portland church recognizes scholarship recipients
NEW PORTLAND — The Western Mountains Baptist Church has announced the recipients of the 2023 WMBC Community Scholarship. Each year a graduating senior from Mt. Abram or Carrabec high school is awarded $1,000 to help pay for expenses during their first semester at a higher education institute. This year the WMBC scholarship board made the […]
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Mainers attend Boy Scouts of America Jamboree in West Virginia
The Boy Scouts of America Jamboree attracted more than 13,000 Scouts from around the world and over 5,000 visitors to the 10-day event in July, including Scouts from Maine. The Jamboree takes place every four years. Scouts and Scouters explored all kinds of adventures — stadium shows, pioneer village, Mount Jack hikes, adventure sports and […]
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PAWS Wags and Whiskers Gala raises $79K to support animals in need
CAMDEN — PAWS Animal Adoption Center’s PAWS Wags and Whiskers Gala held on July 19 raised a remarkable $79,000 to support pets in need. The gala brought together animal lovers, supporters, and community members for an enchanting evening of fun and fundraising. The event was held at the Camden Yacht Club, which provided the perfect […]
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Bridgton-Lake club dedicates little library during Sweden Days
SWEDEN — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club partnered with the Sweden Historical Society to dedicate a Little Free Library on Aug. 5 as one of the many festivities of Sweden Days. The dedication took place outside the historic schoolhouse that sits between the Sweden Town Office and the Sweden Community Church and houses the Sweden […]
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Northeaster’ and ‘Acadia National Park’
Courage during the Blizzard of 1952, and the story of Acadia’s early history
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
‘Jules’ creators embrace hope-filled screenplay formula
Finally, as we exit a murky June and July, a much-needed and heroic attempt to bring sweetness and light back to our new neighborhood screen arrives. In an industry, that as we speak, is bereft of hope and heroics and full of spiders and atomic clouds, “Jules” lands in our pines and offers a modicum […]
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Maine Cheese Festival set for Sept. 10 in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD — The Maine Cheese Guild plans to hold its seventh annual Maine Cheese Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at Manson Park, 51 Peltoma Ave. This showcase of the best Maine artisan cheeses encourages attendees to taste and explore the vast array of superb Maine cheeses crafted from cow, goat, […]
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
The Court Jesters love performing, love playing live
Tina Charest and John Hasnip have a raft of performances scheduled for this month and next.
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200 backpacks handed out as part of Waterville National Night Out
WATERVILLE — As a result of the the South End Neighborhood Association Festival’s National Night Out event, held Aug. 1, funds were raised for 200 L.L. Bean backpacks, filled with essential school supplies, to be distributed to students in the Waterville School System. When Rien Finch heard that the annual backpack giveaway was in danger […]