PERU — The annual Christmas in July will be held Friday to Sunday, July 27 to 29, at Worthley Pond. The Buck Moon Paddle will be held Friday. Those with canoes, kayaks and rowing vessels can start at the public boat launch on East Shore Road or from any camp around the pond. Glow lights […]
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Arthur M. Jones Jr.
AUBURN — Arthur M. Jones Jr., 70, of Lewiston passed away Thursday, June 28, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn. He was born in Bath on Dec. 11, 1947, to parents Arthur and Anna (Lindley) Jones Sr. Mourning his passing are his bride of nine years, Katherine (Harnett) Jones, and their many friends and family. […]
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Science show at CV library CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Carrabassett Valley Public Library will present a program on sound by Mad Science of Maine at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25. The show, Sounds Like Science, will explore sound as it travels through solids, liquids and gases. Attendees will see how hot sound can be as it rises […]
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Bonnie Faulkner brings “Wings & Words” to Gallery 302
BRIDGTON — Faulkner is the newest guest artist at the gallery, showing fused glass mandalas and artist books from Wednesday, July 25, to Friday, Aug. 31. She will give a talk about her work at 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 27, with a reception following from 5 to 7 p.m. About her work, Faulkner says, “Fused […]
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Bowdoin Music Festival concludes in early August
BRUNSWICK — The Bowdoin Music Festival welcomes Peter Serkin on Sunday, July 29. One of the most accomplished pianists alive today, Serkin has performed recitals across the world and collaborates frequently with premier orchestras, including recently the Boston, Chicago, American, Sydney and St. Louis symphonies, New York Philharmonic and Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Known for a […]
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Richard Walton Smith
FARMINGTON — Richard Walton Smith, “Dick,” 80, of Eustis died peacefully Saturday, July 21, with his loving family with him. Richard was born Aug. 14, 1937, in Peabody, Mass., a son of Ralph and Gladys (Smith) Smith. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruthann (Lahtinen), the love of his life for 60 years, of Eustis; […]
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Photo call for Images for Sebago Lake calendar
The Portland Water District is seeking submissions for the 2019 Images of Sebago Lake calendar to be published this fall. They are looking for shots that celebrate the natural beauty of Sebago Lake and the streams and rivers that flow into it such as the Crooked River. All photographers will receive a complimentary calendar. Deadline […]
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Leona Fay Cross
FARMINGTON — Farmington’s oldest citizen and holder of the Boston Post Cane, Leona Fay Cross, 108, died Friday, July 20, under the loving care of the staff at the Pierce House in Farmington. She was born in Falmouth, a daughter of Fred W. and Winifred Robinson Skillin. Leona was educated in Falmouth and Portland schools and […]
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Pilgrimage to remember Jesuit priest
MADISON — In visiting the places he preached and ministered, those gathered at a special pilgrimage in Madison on Saturday, Aug. 11, will have the opportunity to walk in the historic footsteps of the Rev. Sebastian Rale. All are welcome to attend. The group will meet at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, 273 Water St. […]
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Jonathan J. Paradis
BOSTON, Mass. — Jonathan J. Paradis, 34, passed away Saturday, July 21, at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital following a lengthy illness while waiting for a heart transplant. The world has lost one of the greatest guys with the passing of our beloved son, husband, father and friend to many. Jon was born April 11, 1984, […]