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Delightful “All Things Blueberry” Festival promises loads of family fun

by Dave Carew One of Maine’s all-time most popular, beloved, and downright yummy summer events—Winslow’s annual Blueberry Festival—is coming this year on Saturday, August 14, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., to Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow Street, Winslow. Admission to the festival grounds is FREE. Nearly 700 mouth-watering blueberry pies and “all things blueberry” […]

OBITUARIES for Thursday, August 5, 2021

MARCIA J. DOHERTY WATERVILLE – Marcia J. Durrell (Hamblet) Doherty, 92, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Oak Grove Center, in Waterville. Marcia was born in Kingfield, the daughter of Elvin and Hilda (Nichols) Durrell. She grew up on the family farm with her three brothers, Elvin Jr., Carlton, and Roscoe (Mickey). Marcia attended Kingfield […]

Vassalboro library animal events planned

The Vassalboro Public Library will be sponsoring two popular live animal events in Vassalboro as a part of their end of summer reading. Families from surrounding communities are invited to attend. This event is free for all ages with donations welcomed. Please register online (Library or Town Office website or Facebook) or by calling the […]

Legion collecting school supplies in MSAD #59 and #74

American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #39, Madison is once again collecting school supplies for children and staff in its local school districts (Madison MSAD #59 and Carrabec RSU #74). With the lingering uncertainties ahead, the need is still great. Here are some suggestions for items in need: rulers, erases, pencils, colored pencils, ink pens (black, blue […]