Apple expert to speak PHILLIPS — John Bunker Jr., an expert on heritage apples, will be at the Phillips Area Community Center on Depot Street at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. Snacks will be available. The event is hosted by the Sandy River Business Association. Book sale, boutique, breakfast […]
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Presentation on CMMC Arbor House LISBON — The Methodist Women will host a presentation about the CMMC Arbor House by Jeri Maurer at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the United Methodist Church, 14 School St. Veterans announce upcoming events LEWISTON/AUBURN — Local veteran activities include the following: Thursday, April 3, L & A Veterans […]
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Kennebec Land Trust to present 12th Lyceum series, ‘Birds, Fish, and Butterflies’
WAYNE — The Kennebec Land Trust has announced its 12th Lyceum series, “Birds, Fish, and Butterflies: The Breeding and Foraging Habitats of Some Maine Migrants.” Maine biologists and conservationists Herb Wilson, John Lichter and Rebecca Holberton will present informative, free, programs for the public in March and early April. Nate Gray, Lisa Kane and Bob […]
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John J. Smith
1923 – 2014 LEWISTON — John J. Smith, 91, of Gott Road in Wayne, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Marshwood Center. He was born in Greene, Iowa, on Feb. 18, 1923, the son of John and Nina (Shultz) Smith. John graduated from Greene High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served his country […]
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Wayne’s Cary Memorial Library hosts author Paul Doiron
WAYNE — Cary Memorial Library will present Maine author Paul Doiron at 3 p.m Sunday, March 2. Doiron is the author of the award-winning Mike Bowditch Game Warden series, including “Poacher’s Son,” “Trespasser” and “Massacre Pond.” The series features a Maine woods setting, suspenseful narratives and a colorful cast of realistically (for better or worse) […]
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Passport Dinner features Russia WILTON — Wilson Grange will travel to Russia for its Passport Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at 1338 Main St. in East Wilton, across from Shelly’s Hometown Market. Snow date is Saturday, March 1, also at 6 p.m. Authentic Russian fare such as borscht, stroganoff, Russian carrot salad, Russian […]
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Kennebec Land Trust: Open house, hike, programs set
LITCHFIELD — Kennebec Land Trust will hold the following events. The Holman Winter Hike or Snowshoe will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Holman Conservation Area carriage trails in Litchfield. The event is in celebration of Great Maine Outdoor Weekend. Meet Kennebec Land Trust staff and volunteers at […]
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Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail: Talk, slideshow rescheduled to Feb. 8
WAYNE — Cary Memorial Library will presents a talk and slide show on The Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the library, 17 Old Winthrop Road. Paul Johnson, retired IFW fishery biologist and board member of Maine Woods Forever, will highlight the places Thoreau visited and things he observed, many of which […]
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KLT plans winter fun, hikes
Join KLT for an afternoon of winter fun from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Curtis Homestead Conservation Area in Leeds. Bring cross-country skis, snowshoes and sleds and spend the afternoon exploring the 360-acre conservation property. Hot chocolate and snacks will be served around a bonfire in the field. Additionally, at 11 a.m. […]
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Special Olympic kick-off dinner, auction JAY — A Special Olympic kick-off dinner and auction will be held Saturday, Jan. 25 at Amvets Hall, Main Street. Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and the auction will be at 6:15. Menu is roast pork, mashed potatoes, green beans, meatballs, ziti, fish chowder, turkey soup, […]