There will be a guided afternoon paddle this Sunday, Aug. 23 from 1-3 p.m.starting at Gate 3 at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge in Alton. Paddle Pushaw Stream and learn about the importance of this local resource during this event.Canoes and equipment will be provided, or you can bring your own. For reservations call 207-394-2171 Aug. 22. […]
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Police department seeks volunteers
The Old Town Police Department is looking for folks who would like to help out at the station for a volunteers policing program to help reduce the workload on staff. According to Chief Scott Wilcox, the department has a heavy amount of paperwork it could use a hand with, as well as a need for […]
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Classes this Saturday at Maine Forest and Logging Museum
BRADLEY – Three classes will be offered this Saturday, August 8 at the Maine Forest and Logging Museum. From 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Janet Alexander will be teaching warping a loom. The museum is hoping for some volunteers to be ready to take over when Janet moves in the fall. This will be volunteer training time! […]
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Hikers sought for UMaine event honoring fallen service members
ORONO – The University of Maine will host a hike and memorial service to honor fallen service members from UMaine and surrounding communities. The Summit Project (TSP) event will take place Saturday, Sept. 26 with a walk from the Maine Veterans Home in Bangor to Alfond Stadium on the UMaine campus for the military appreciation […]
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Art from Indian Island School on display at Hudson Museum
A summer exhibit at the University of Maine’s Hudson Museum features art created by students at the Indian Island School. Students in grades four through eight in artist Michael Vermette’s art classes created sculpture in a variety of media for the exhibit. Works for the show were selected by Jennifer Neptune, the executive director of […]
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Archery permits available at city hall
City of Old Town Expanded Archery Access Permits are now available at City Hall. To get a permit, you will need to bring with you a 2015 Maine Archery license; a registration plate number and description of the vehicle you will be using; and the $5 processing fee. The Maine expanded archery season runs from Sept. 12-Dec. […]
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Music director celebrated after 45 years of service
When Barbara Smith was asked to fill as organist for the Stillwater Federated Church for “a few weeks” in 1970, she never dreamed that she’d still be playing for them 45 years later. In June, though, Barbara announced that she would be retiring from her work at the church on Bennoch Road in Stillwater, bringing […]
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Planning board members sought in Bradley
The Town of Bradley is currently looking for Planning Board Members. Serving on a municipal planning board is one of the most important contributions that a citizen can make toward shaping the community’s future.; presently the Planning Board is working with a consultant to revise the Town of Bradley Shoreland Zoning Ordinance and map. The […]
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Second annual Courageous Steps fundraiser a huge success
Once again, business owners and individuals in the communities of Old Town, Orono, Bradley, Milford, Veazie and Bangor showed their support by helping to raise over $6,000 in the second annual Courageous Steps Walk-Run fundraising event that was held recently. To date, The Courageous Steps Project fundraising efforts have raised more than $10,000 in just […]
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Picnic on the Green
There will be a BYOP (bring your own picnic) Picnic on the Green on the village green behind the Orono Public Library this Wednesday, July 22 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. WLBZ Meteorologist Steve McKay will be live on the Green/ Additionally, there will be a free concert at 6:30 p.m. by the Machias Ukuleles. Picnic on […]