CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Iggy Azalea, 32; Michael Cera, 34; Bill Hader, 44; Liam Neeson, 70. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pieces and head for the finish line. Put an end to whatever isn’t working for you and start anew. Focus on what you want to achieve, and refuse to let anyone come between […]
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Fundraisers planned to benefit three area nonprofits in June
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Since 1993, Knucklebusters Motor Club has held a Father’s Day Car Show/Cruise-In behind Hodgman’s Frozen Custard Stand on Route 100 in New Gloucester. This year’s is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. Admission is free but cash donations are accepted at the gate to benefit Safe Voices (Working […]
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Mary Roussel: Support Rabasco for tri-county DA
Ed Rabasco, a write-in district attorney candidate for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, is exceptionally qualified for the position. A University of Maine School of Law graduate, he’s a member of the Maine State Bar, Federal Court, U.S. Supreme Court Bar, and has experience with civil and criminal litigation. Maine Statute Title 21-A, Subsection 692 […]
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Rep. Richard ‘Dick’ Pickett: Schmersal-Burgess is best replacement for House seat
I have spent much time finding the right candidate to replace me. The candidate I endorse must voice the needs of our home district and Maine. My replacement must go to Augusta with an open heart, an open mind, and a strong belief in traditional family values. We now have the right person. I am […]
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Damariscotta gallery displays Waldoboro couple’s art
River Arts is set to showcase the paintings of Polly McGrory and Wolfgang Busse from Thursday, June 9, through Wednesday, June 29, in the River Room at 36 Elm St. Plaza in Damariscotta. This show features the landscapes, seascapes and portraits created by this couple from Waldoboro. According to a news release from the gallery, […]
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Bridgton museum receives grant for new building
BRIDGTON — The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity has received a grant from the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation to assist in completing Phase III of its new museum campus — the development of a third building. This expansion will include the construction of a post and beam barn-like structure that […]
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Tri-Town Optimist Club recognizes Poland high school students
The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland recognized two Poland Regional High students May 26 with Optimist Club student of the month awards. Mabel Tyler and Olivia Austin were recognized as Optimist Students of the Month for May, according to a news release from Jenny Rose, RSU 16 Adult Education director and […]
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Food scrap diversion workshop set for June 21 in Auburn
An Auburn Food Scrap Diversion Workshop, hosted by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, is set to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, 125 Manley Road. The department is hosting a series of Food Scrap Diversion Workshops in collaboration with the Maine Department of […]
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Oxford club to host benefit bridge games June 24
The Oxford Hills Bridge Club plans to sponsor two games on Friday, June 24, to celebrate the longest day and earn money to support Alzheimer’s. The club has been supporting this cause each year since 2014 in conjunction with the American Contract Bridge League. Members invite all levels of bridge players; the club offers prizes […]
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Wild blueberry field days meeting set for June 14
University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s wild blueberry field days meeting is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 at Brodis Blueberries, 87 Jones Hill Road in Hope. The Midcoast IPM field meeting will focus on pest and crop management and large-scale mulching. UMaine Extension wild blueberry specialist and University of Maine assistant professor […]