WASHINGTON — The Friends of Razorville Chapel seeks funds to refurbish the long-idled chapel at the corner of Route 105 and Young’s Hill Road. The building was acquired from The International Society of Christian Endeavor after a years-long search to ferret out the legal owner of the property. Originally a schoolhouse, the structure was relocated […]
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Washington library to showcase Ukrainian folk art exhibit
Works of Ukrainian folk art by Lois Eastman, including a display of the process and materials used in creating psyankyi eggs, is on display through June at the Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road in Washington. According to a news release from the library, Eastman began making pysanky when she was 5 years old. Growing […]
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Windsor, Washington among 3 Maine communities benefiting from $10.5 million federal investment in renewable energy
Maxcy’s Mill Solar LLC received a $5 million loan to build a solar project in Windsor, and Waldoboro Solar LLC received a $5.5 million loan for a similar project in Washington.
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Washington Town Meeting includes lively discussion over updated ordinances for animal control and land use
The land use ordinance vote delayed until June primary so town can provide more information for residents.
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Washington to vote on creating municipal broadband network
The broadband question will be considered Saturday at the annual Town Meeting.
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Gibbs Library displays Washington school students’ artwork
WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library is presenting its 17th annual Student Art Exhibit, featuring the work of artists from Prescott Memorial Elementary School at the library at 40 Old Union Road, in Washington Village. Art Teacher Anthony Lufkin has guided the students, using a wide range of materials and cultural art forms, to express their […]
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Washington library showcases Montville artist’s work
Artwork by Tom MacConnell will be on display at the Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road in Washington, through February. There are three of a series of large untitled watercolors and four large photographic prints. MacConnell has been creating art for more than 50 years, mostly from his home base in Montville. Originally raised in […]
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Jefferson artist, teacher shares work at Washington library
WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library staff has just had the pleasure of hanging a watercolor show at the library at 40 Old Union Road. The show includes sea creatures and other animals, and one landscape. It is a must-see for all ages. The artist is Rachael Richmond from Jefferson, and the show will run through […]
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Washington Challenge 5K, fun run post rapid results
The Washington Challenge 5K Road Race and 1-mile Fun Run returned Aug. 8 after a hiatus last year because of the pandemic. The Fun Run attracted 10 participants between ages 3 and 68. Their course started at the town monument, went up the hill to Prescott School, then back, ending at the Gibbs Library. Charlie […]
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Iowa dairy expert to visit Washington, Albion farms
WASHINGTON — Larry Tranel, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy specialist and expert in the economics of efficient milking systems, is set to visit two local farms Tuesday, Aug. 24. He plans to be at Bò Lait Farm, 414 W. Washington Road in Washington, at 10:30 a.m. and Sweetland Farm, 29 Bessey Ridge Road […]