100 Years Ago: 1921 A picturesque feature of the May Festival, Friday, will be the doll carriage, cart, tricycle and bicycle parade, Maypole dance and musical program, in charge of Mrs. Harry Wilson, Miss Elizabeth M. Peables and Mrs. Rufus Lord. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Participating in Youth Day services Sunday, May 28. at the […]
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Amran Osman: MaineCare needs adult dental benefit
I came to America when I was 3 years old, and throughout my adolescence my mother went out of her way to make sure I never had to think about dental care. She put so much time, effort, and work into making sure I received that care. Once I hit 21, I went to the […]
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Rangeley gallery to display watercolors by Auburn artist
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to host a reception for Denis Leblanc of his “Watercolors” art from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 29, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The reception will include complimentary snacks and cash bar (beer/wine). The […]
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Historical society plans summer programs in Auburn
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Historical Society has developed a series of experiences scheduled throughout the summer at the Knight House on the Auburn Riverwalk near West Pitch Park. Constructed in 1796, this is the oldest house in downtown Auburn. Programs are free, although donations will be accepted. Masking is required to enter the house. The […]
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Bob Neal: The Countryman: Cancel the cancel
The ease with which way too many Americans deal with unpleasantness simply by dismissing it has spread so widely that it has earned a name. Cancel culture.
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Augusta’s Fort Western museum to reopen May 29
Fort Western, the 1754 national landmark fort, store, and house on the Kennebec River in downtown Augusta, will open for the 2021 season on Saturday, May 29. Fort Western was built as part of the Massachusetts military and settlement expansion into the Kennebec River Valley. During the French and Indian War, soldiers were stationed at […]
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Jim Lamson: Don’t discriminate against non-union workers
It appears the Legislature in Augusta is looking to discriminate against 87.1% of Maine construction workers who choose not to join a union, and is asking the taxpayers to pay for it. Currently there are numerous bills before the Legislature — including LD 1231, LD 1656, and LD 1633 — which all have similar objectives. […]
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Masses, services planned for Memorial Day weekend
Many outdoor Masses and prayer services are planned for cemeteries around Maine on Memorial Day Weekend, May 29 to 31. An outdoor Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, near the Armed Forces section of New Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. Limited seating will be […]
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Wayne Farmers’ Market to open May 29
The Wayne Farmers’ Market is to open for the season from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 29, and plans to continue every Saturday morning until Labor Day weekend. The market is located on Route 133, on the green next to the post office, overlooking the Mill Pond. There will be a wide variety […]
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Extension’s blueberry field days to open May 25
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is to host in-person wild blueberry field days from 3 to 5 p.m. beginning Tuesday, May 25, with a combined pest and crop management meeting on Jordan Way off Nicolin Road in Ellsworth. ”Summer 2021 Wild Blueberry Field Days” will continue through July 9 with themed meetings about […]