AUGUSTA — Governor LePage has signed a financial order granting Maine residents free day use of Maine State Parks and Historic Sites through Monday, Sept. 3. This action is taken in recognition of public support for Maine State Parks after record-breaking attendance levels beginning in 2010. Some restrictions apply, and park fees for Maine residents […]
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Warren family holds 33rd annual reunion
HEBRON — The 33rd annual reunion of the Warren family was held at Hebron Pines on July 22. This is a gathering of the descendants of the late F. Milton and Valerie Warren of Buckfield. There were 172 people in attendance from Auburn, Augusta, Bath, Brownfield, Brunswick, Buckfield, Chesterville, Gardiner, Gorham, Greene, Hollis, Jay, Leeds, […]
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OES chapters donate to ESTARL WALES — Lakeside Chapter No. 60, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold its stated meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Grange-Masonic Hall, 322 Centre Road. Members will honor “side liners” after an ESTARL Supper at 6 p.m. supplied by Lakeside, Pioneer and Pine Cone chapters. The […]
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MLT to collect data
Mahoosuc Land Trust will collect data and make observations about what birds are doing as the summer begins to wane. Community members are invited to the event at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Valentine Farm Conservation Center, 162 North Road. Birds sometimes appear to be lethargic and less active on late summer days much like […]
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Cary Memorial Library talk heads to Sri Lanka
WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library will host summer resident Mark Rochkind, who will share observations and photography from his recent trip to Sri Lanka. “Sri Lanka is a multicultural island nation, the size of West Virginia, about six degrees north of the Equator, off the southeastern tip of India,” said Rochkind. The 16-day wildlife […]
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Museum L-A’s dance party Under the Stars II to remember musicians
LEWISTON — Museum L-A invites community members to bring a photo in memory of a professional musician whom they would like to be remembered at the museum’s Dance Party Under the Stars II. The memorial photos of the musicians will be on display at the party on the exterior fence where guests enter to enjoy […]
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Climate change communication workshop to be held at CEBE in Norway
NORWAY — The Maine Climate Table, in partnership with GrowSmart Maine and the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy, will present a climate change communication workshop from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 16. Based on extensive Maine-specific social research conducted by a team of strategic communication professionals, this half-day training workshop includes information on modern […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust to host meeting and celebration
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust, in cooperation with the Bridgton Historical Society, invites its members and the public to Narramissic Farm for Loon Echo’s annual meeting on Sunday, Aug. 19, celebrating 31 years of land conservation. Planned activities include a guided walk to the surrounding property’s nearby 18th-century quarry at 3 p.m., tours of […]
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Cancer center receives donation
Short Folks for Hope Foundation recently donated $300 to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine in Norway. The foundation raised the money at its Folk Fair on June 23 at Longley Square in Norway. From left are Isaiah, Allie, Ian and Kristen Short, who is founder of Short Folks for Hope Foundation, Cancer Resource […]
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Oxford Hills Rotary welcomes new president
Oxford Hills Rotary Club President George Rice, right, is handed the gavel by outgoing President Chris Weston. Rice served as president in 1989-90. The club meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the First Congregation Church in Paris. For information contact Rice at 207-890-3122 or go to oxfordhillsrotary.org on follow on Facebook.