Seacolors Yarnery at Meadowcroft Farm was one of more than 100 farms to open their doors to visitors Sunday to offer a close up look into the life of farmers across Maine and how they grow food and produce other products.
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Auction to benefit Washington community set for July 22
The seventh annual Washington Community Auction is set for Saturday, July 22, at the Washington Fire Station, 42 Old Union Road. A preview and silent auction will start at 4 p.m. The live auction will begin at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Washington Fire Department Auxiliary, Evening Star Grange, Gibbs Library, […]
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Gibbs Library set to celebrate 30th anniversary
WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library plans to celebrate its 30th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the 40 Old Union Road library, as well as the Evening Star Grange, 31 Old Union Road. Highlighting the celebration will be book talks and a book signing featuring Maine children’s author Chris Van Dusen […]
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Girl Scouts of Maine awards $19K in scholarships in Oakland
Girl Scouts of Maine hosted nearly 200 guests at the organization’s annual celebration May 13 at Messalonskee Performing Arts in Oakland, honoring Girl Scouts, and volunteers for their noteworthy achievements. Each spring, the event recognizes Silver and Gold Award Girl Scouts, graduating ambassadors, scholarship awardees and exceptional volunteers. Highest awards are given to girls who […]
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Washington library to display student art exhibit through June
An awards ceremony will be held June 3 during the 30th anniversary celebration.
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Local master gardener to give no-till talk in Washington April 21
WASHINGTON — Local master gardener Sharon Turner plans to give a talk this month on how to start a home garden using simple, no-till, organic techniques to get one’s vegetable or ornamental garden growing this season. “Starting a Garden from Scratch” is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, in the Bryant Room of Gibbs […]
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Washington artist wins 2023 Union Fair poster contest
Alexa Pelkey of Washington is the winner of the The Union Maine — Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival 2023 Poster Contest. During the 2023 Union Fair Society meeting March 20 Pelkey was presented a check for $750 by Union Fair President Matt Elwell, according to a news release from Rick Butler, fair trustee. Pelkey provided the […]
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Washington passes $1.2 million municipal budget in a quick annual Town Meeting
Voters agree to a municipal budget Saturday morning that is about $500,000 less than last year’s spending plan.
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Incumbent cites experience while challenger says she brings new perspective in race for Washington Select Board
Washington residents will elect municipal officials Friday and gather Saturday for the annual Town Meeting.
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Washington library to display works by 6 area teachers through April
A reception will be held Monday, April 3.