Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations” will be featured Sept. 1-10 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. The play follows the childhood and young adult years of Pip a blacksmith’s apprentice in a country village. He suddenly comes into a large fortune (his great expectations) from a mysterious benefactor and moves to London where he […]
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Madison pilgrimage to trace historic footsteps of jesuit martyr Aug. 20
A pilgrimage along the Kennebec River will give participants an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Fr. Sebastian Râle, a Jesuit martyr who ministered to the Abenaki people 300 years ago. The pilgrimage is set for 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, and will start at St. Sebastian Church on 161 Main St. in Madison, […]
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Lobster/Steak Bake to be held during Madison/Anson Days
Madison Sons of the American Legion plan to sponsor a Lobster/Steak Bake starting at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple St. The event is held in coordination with Madison/Anson Days. Tickets cost $20 for one lobster or steak or $30 for twin lobsters. The meal will include assorted […]
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Lakewood Theater to stage ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ Aug. 18
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” based on the popular 1988 MGM film, will be staged Aug. 18-27 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. The production will be staged at 8 p.m. Aug. 18-20 and Aug. 25-27; 4 p.m. Aug. 21; and 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Sophisticated, suave with a good dash of mischief, […]
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Residents voice opposition to Madison affordable housing project
A majority of people who attended a public hearing Tuesday were critical of the housing plans because they believe the project will erode their quality of life.
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Lakewood Theater to stage ‘Kongs Night Out’ Aug. 4-13
“Kong’s Night Out” will be performed Aug. 4-13 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. The production will be staged at 8 p.m. Aug. 4-6 and 11-13; 4 p.m. Aug. 7; and 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 10. This is the story of what happened in the hotel room next to the hotel room […]
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Winslow, Anson-Madison Sanitary District to receive state money to shore up infrastructure
Gov. Janet Mills’ office announces almost $20 million is to be given to more than a dozen communities as they work to make stormwater and other municipal systems more resilient against climate change.
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Developers seek feedback on proposal for 42-unit apartment projects in Madison
The proposed apartments would be constructed at a town-owned site that was once home of the Weston Avenue School and more recently was home to Maine School Administrative District 59’s administrative offices until closing in 2012.
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Foundation awards grants in Franklin, Somerset counties
More than $78,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. The 11 grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $77,630 recommended by the Western Mountains Committee and two additional grants totaling $20,000 from people with donor-advised funds, according to a news release from […]
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Madison group collecting school supplies until September
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 39 in Madison are collecting school supplies for children and for the classrooms in their local schools, Madison — School Administrative District 59 and Carrabec — Regional School Unit 74. A list of suggested items includes rulers, erasers, pencils, colored pencils, ink pens (blue, black and red), […]