LOVELL — Rumor has it that in 1794, a sea captain named Stephen Clough was plotting to rescue the Queen of France and bring her across the water to a house in Edgecomb, according to a news release from the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. The “Marie Antoinette House” still stands, but was there really such […]
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Truck driving championship set for May 21 in Hermon
The Maine State Truck Driving Championship is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, at Dysart’s, 530 Coldbrook Road in Herman. This event is being held by Maine Motor Transport Association and hosted by Dysart’s Service Center, with support from the Maine State Police and Maine Profession Drivers Association members, according to a news release from the […]
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Monmouth library to sponsor annual May Faire
MONMOUTH — The 36th annual May Faire, a community event sponsored by Friends of Cumston Public Library, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St Featured will be homegrown perennials from local gardens and annuals from area greenhouses. Food will include lobster rolls, hamburgers and hot […]
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Winthrop High recognizes top 10 seniors for class of ’22
Marta Norton has been named valedictorian, and Sarah Adam salutatorian.
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Rangeley photography competition seeks artists
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ the eighth annual Western Mountain Photography Show is scheduled for Sept. 10 through Oct. 6. It will be held at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery in the Lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The theme for the exhibit is “Americana,” according to a news release from […]
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Aspen Dental offers free care to military veterans June 11
Aspen Dental locations nationwide plan to provide free care to military veterans from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11. The Day of Service provides dental care for veterans to honor their service and break down barriers to health care, according to a news release from the company. Veterans can call 1844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM) to […]
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Gray-New Gloucester club celebrates cleanup project
The new Gray-New Gloucester Optimist Club is off and running, completing its first community project. The club helped sponsor more than 60 volunteers on Earth Day, who cleaned up the streets, parks and yards in the community by picking up all kinds of trash and junk, according to a news release from the club. Names […]
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RSU 10 schools to celebrate retirement of 6 staff members
The schools serving Buckfield, Hartford and Sumner plan to hold a community open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the Masonic Hall on High Street in Buckfield, according to a news release from Western Foothills Regional School Unit 10. The schools plan to celebrate the retirement of George Reuter, Annette Caldwell, […]
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Mt. Abram High names 2nd quarter honor students
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Mt. Abram High School has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High honors: 93 or above in all academic subjects Grade 12: Sara Galusha, Emily Kidd, Adam Luce, Emily Marden, Wyatt Sieminski, Caleb Thibodeau and Cameron Walters. Grade 11: Josey Arms, […]
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Winthrop society to hold annual plant sale May 21
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is set to host its annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 21, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center at 107 Main St.; rain or shine. Members plan to cover the parking lot with plants for event, and will be available to help with plant selection […]