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Woodstock bicentennial celebration Saturday
WOODSTOCK — The town will continue its bicentennial celebration Saturday, June 20, with a parade, artifacts display, flower contest and fireworks. Preparations for the 200th birthday party are some of “the biggest things the town has ever done,” Town Manager Vern Maxfield said. “It was a real challenge to get this thing up and running, […]
Lewiston senator polishes French in advance of Franco day
AUGUSTA — A Lewiston lawmaker will play a prominent role Wednesday as the Legislature celebrates Maine’s Franco-American heritage during the 14th Annual Franco-American Day at the Capitol in Augusta. State Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, has been tapped to serve as Senate president for the day, welcoming dignitaries from France and Canada and leading the Senate […]
Woodstock’s bicentennial celebration to kick off Feb. 7
WOODSTOCK — The last time the town celebrated a noteworthy anniversary was its sesquicentennial in 1965. Fifty years later, the town is rallying again to celebrate its bicentennial. Town Manager Vern Maxfield said this year’s celebration will be split into two parts, with the first from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the […]
Looking back on New Year’s Eve and looking ahead to New Year’s Day
Looking back — and looking ahead. That’s what New Year’s celebrations are all about. It’s only been 15 years since this century arrived with all kinds of Y2K hoopla. The Sun Journal’s front page for Dec. 31, 1999, carried a huge “This is it” goodbye, and the next day’s headline declared, “The future is here.” […]
Old South First Congregational Church celebrates 200 years
FARMINGTON — For 200 years, the Old South First Congregational Church has served as a welcoming home to everyone. “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here,” the church notes on its website. The Rev. Alexis Fuller-Wright and the Bicentennial Committee invite the community to join them […]