Author to discuss Rock Hudson biography HARRISON — Mark Griffin, author of “All That Heaven Allows: A Biography of Rock Hudson,” will appear at the Harrison Village Library from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, to talk about his writing and sign copies of the book, which will be available for sale. He […]
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Forum to look at legislative initiatives AUGUSTA — As part of its current exhibition and programs about the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote, the Maine State Museum will host a special forum, “Action Under the Dome,” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, to look at voting and election-related initiatives during the recent legislative […]
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Annual vacation Bible school to begin JAY — Bean’s Corner Baptist Church will hold its annual Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday, June 24 to 28, for children age 4 through sixth grade. Based on the theme, “The Incredible Race,” there will be songs, crafts, games, snacks and dramas. Advance registrations are being accepted by […]
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Food bank to give fresh food, produce LITCHFIELD — Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Mobile unit will be distributing food and fresh produce to people in need in the Litchfield area from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Carrie Ricker School, Route 197, Richmond Road. Exchange program seeking local families The ASSE International Student […]
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Weary Club to meet for conversation NORWAY — The Weary Club will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 15, for coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Members and guests are welcome. For more information, call 207-743-8081. Society to hold meeting, potluck WEST PARIS — The West Paris Historical Society held a meeting on May 20 with a […]
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OCSWCD Conservation Photo Contest open OXFORD — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District is announcing the 2019 Conservation Photo Contest. The district is looking for the best conservation photo in the field of agriculture, forestry, soil and water or wildlife to appear on the cover of the 2019 Annual Report. A prize package […]
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Music students to showcase progress RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host a Student Music Recital at the RFA Lakeside Theater at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5. Students taking private lessons locally, as well as those students participating in the CASA Band, will showcase their progress this year. Admission is free but […]
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Mineral museum looking for volunteers BETHEL — The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum in downtown Bethel is looking for docents before the grand opening, which is rapidly approaching. Docents will be the public face of the museum, guide tours and help interpret the galleries. Docents are the touchstone of MMGM’s educational mission, providing an important […]
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JAY — Circle 677, Daughters of Isabella, St. Rose of Lima Parish, will hold the annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18. There will be white elephant tables, a food table, book table, a table of knives, homemade doughnuts and kids toys. Donations can be dropped off at the parish […]
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Fire chief addresses women’s club LIVERMORE FALLS — The GFWC/Livermore Falls Women’s Club members heard Livermore Fire Chief Don Castonguay speak at a recent meeting. Castonguay said the fire department started in 1947 to help with massive fires in Maine and it officially became a volunteer department in 1949. He showed the group how a […]