GARDINER — Dozens of Gardiner Pack 672 Cub Scouts and their siblings and parents learned about the duties of a firefighter at the pack’s Oct. 29 meeting. Gardiner Fire and Rescue Lt. Eric Davis attended the meeting in honor of National First Responders Day, Oct. 28. The day honors the men and women who act […]
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On Music: Comedian Brian Regan talks about Nov. 10 Gardiner debut
It’s been a while since I’ve interviewed a comedian so when I saw that new-to-me Brian Regan was coming to the Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner, it seemed like a good time to find out more about Mr. Regan and what to expect from his performance on the 10th of November. When I requested […]
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Trunk or Treat, Halloween events set for central Maine
Communities across the state are planning for Trunk or Treat and other Halloween festivities this month. Trunk or Treat events feature decorated cars prepared for trick-or-treaters in a parking lot setting instead of a neighborhood. Thursday, Oct. 31 AUGUSTA Augusta Parks and Recreation, 5 p.m, McDuffie Woods, 3431 Old McDuffie Road. Park at 746 4th […]
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Belgrade’s Camp Bomazeen hosts Fall Camporee
BELGRADE — More than 100 Scouts and leaders from across southern and western Maine attended the Fall Camporee at Camp Bomazeen the weekend of Oct. 18-20. Scouts stayed in patrols and traveled around camp competing in some traditional Scout camp activities, such as outdoor cooking and BB gun shooting, and also at activity stations designed […]
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Space Between You and Me’ and ‘Oxbow Island Gang: Summer Bats’
A debut young-adult romance novel by Julie True Kingsley, and the last book in the ‘Oxbow Island Gang’ series.
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Presidential campaign buttons on display in Hallowell Nov. 3
Admission is free, but the church encourages attendees to bring non-perishable items for the Hallowell Food Pantry.
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Scouts from Augusta Troop 603 spend autumn boating, hiking
Scouts from Augusta Troop 603 spent time boating and hiking this autumn. On Sept. 14, a large group of Scouts and parents and leaders boarded kayaks and canoes to paddle along the Kennebec River from Waterville to Augusta. “This was a great experience for me and Zachary. We had a great time and it was […]
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‘Murder By Book’ fundraiser set for Vassalboro Nov. 2
The theatrical production returns, following sold-out shows in mid-October.
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On Music: Illusionist Leon Etienne talks about performing all the big TV stuff
I don’t get to do many magic acts for these columns, although I did talk with Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller fame) a number of years ago. Anyway, I recently got the opportunity to chat with illusionist Leon Eitenne about his Magic Rocks! show that’s coming to the Waterville Opera House on the 1st […]
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High Peaks Alliance receives lumber donation for benches
EAST MADRID — The High Peaks Alliance recently recently received a donation of lumber by Ginni Robie of Madrid, which has enabled the creation of six Aldo Leopold benches along the Perham Stream Birding Trail. These benches, crafted by Greg West of New Portland, are a significant enhancement to the trail, making it more accessible […]