Joni Averill
 Kiwanis pancake breakfast kicks off the FourthSaturday, June 28, 2008 Bangor Kiwanis Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast chairwoman Deborah Paradis remind readers the Kiwanis Annual Pancake Breakfast is 6-10 a.m. Friday, July 4, at the Brewer Auditorium, and is the official kickoff for all holiday activities planned by members of Bangor area Kiwanis chapters. |
 Fundraisers planned for new Ellsworth churchFriday, June 27 2008 Several summer fundraisers are being planned to help members of St. Thomas Traditional Anglican Church build a new facility in Ellsworth. |
Fundraisers to aid former E. Millinocket man Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Former East Millinocket resident, Old Orchard Beach firefighter and current Virginia resident 27-year-old Andy Turcotte is being treated for a rare form of spinal cancer, and friends back home are try to help him. |
Aunt Nellie’s Attic to hold first summer yard sale Monday, June 23, 2008 New Aunt Nellie’s Attic manager Angela Hollis is busily preparing for the first of three yard sales to benefit the thrift store that is sponsored by Hammond Street Senior Center of Bangor. |
Ellsworth Garden Club invites public to Birdsacre Saturday, June 21, 2008 Members of the Ellsworth Garden Club invite you to join them on a visit to Birdsacre at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23, at the nature center off Route 3, the Bar Harbor Road in Ellsworth. MaryBlackstone wrote that Stan Richmond, Birdsacre educator, will present a program about owls. |
KVHC team looks to reach Relay for Life goal Friday, June 20, 2008 Best wishes for success in meeting a $2,000 fundraising goal are extended to members of the Katahdin Valley Health Center team participating in the first Katahdin Area Relay for Life event today and Saturday, June 21, at Stearns High School in Millinocket. |
 History of Machias' role in revolution released Thursday, June 19, 2008 Longtime Machias Memorial High School English teacher Leonard N. Hooper delivered the manuscript for 'Machias Patriots and the Margaretta' just one month before he died unexpectedly in February, Valdine Atwood of the Machias Historical Society said. |
 Prospect Community Center hits milestoneWednesday, June 18, 2008 The planning is complete, and the time has come for everyone involved with the Prospect Community Center Building to celebrate the facility's 100th anniversary by attending its two-day birthday party. |
 Mount Katahdin hike to benefit kids with cancer Tuesday, June 17, 2008 True friendship means sharing, but there may be no deeper sharing than the shared loss of children. |
 Supper to help Levant mother who has cancerMonday, June 16, 2008 Friends will hold a 'Benefit Supper & (Lack of) Talent Show' to assist with medical expenses for Kim White of Levant. |
 Hampden Children's Day expects big turnout for paradeSaturday, June 14, 2008 Organizers of the 29th annual Hampden Children's Day are expecting a larger parade "than we have had in recent years," wrote Amy Lorenzo. |
 AARP offers safety course for older driversFriday, June 13, 2008 Seniors who would like to participate in the AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program have an opportunity this month when the course is offered from 8 a.m. to noon Monday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 17, at the Bangor Housing Authority, 161 Davis Road. |
 St. Croix District Garden Clubs offer tourThursday, June 12, 2008 Looking for a delightfully easy way to enjoy cross-border travel this summer? MichaeleenWard invites you to 'join members of the St. Croix District Garden Clubs on a garden tour to St. Andrews,' New Brunswick, on Saturday, July 19. |
Passadumkeag Grange plans Father’s Day Dinner Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Passadumkeag Grange 586 has chosen a great way to help raise funds to support what member Beatrice Mottram describes as the Grange’s "many charitable contributions requested throughout the year." |
Orland Historical Society to hold benefit yard sale Monday, June 09, 2008 Members of the Orland Historical Society are working to "raise money to preserve the 200-year-old building that houses our museum in Orland Village," said JoAnn Carlson of the OHS. |
Hancock pupils collect ‘Coins for Katrina’s Kids’ Tuesday, December 06, 2005 Recently, I spoke with teacher Beverly Johnston of Hancock Grammar School, who is the contact person for a schoolwide holiday giving project titled "Coins for Katrina’s Kids." Johnson explained that HGS "has matched with another Hancock County school, except that this one is located in Mississippi and was devastated by Hurricane Katrina," she said. |
Volunteers needed for Hampden honor roll project Monday, May 16, 2005 The next meeting of the Hampden Veterans Honor Roll Committee is 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the municipal building in Hampden, according to Allison Berube. |
Funds sought for preschool building project Wednesday, May 04, 2005 Volunteers are "off and running, throughout the month of May," wrote Selina Lufkin and Tracy Gideon, of "efforts to raise funds for the Preschool Building Project in our Eddington, Clifton, Holden School District." Now through Saturday, May 14, |
Pupils using ImagiNation to reach global finals Tuesday, May 03, 2005 Everyone associated with Center Drive Middle School in Orrington must be bursting with pride at the success of its Destination ImagiNation team, which won the state title and is competing in the Global Finals May 25-28 in Knoxville, Tenn.This |
Maps will be helpful for Katahdin area yard sale Monday, May 02, 2005 Plans are under way for the second annual Area Wide Yard Sale sponsored by the Northern Katahdin Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, scheduled for May 20-22, reports Ava Joy.People who want to participate and to be included on the map provided |
Gov. Baldacci honors outstanding volunteers Saturday, April 30, 2005 The State House Hall of Flags in Augusta was filled to overflowing Monday morning with recipients, family members, friends and fellow volunteers of those receiving the 17th annual Governor's Service Awards.It was an honor for me to serve as |
East Eddington Grange celebrates 116 years Friday, April 29, 2005 Congratulations to the members of East Eddington Grange, who are celebrating 116 years of service to their community.One highlight of that celebration is two performances of a variety show at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 30, in historic Comins |
Play on teenage suicide to tour area schools Thursday, April 28, 2005 Applause, applause for everyone associated with Penobscot Theatre Company and The Acadia Hospital who is involved with "PALS," by Falmouth playwright David Perkins.The organizations are launching a tour this week of the award-winning one-act |
This year's Heart Ball benefit under the big top Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Although some tickets are still available for the Northeastern Maine Heart Ball, they must be purchased in advance, reports Debora Farnham of the American Heart Association.This black-tie optional event, "An Evening Under the Big Top," begins at 6:30 |
Pine Tree Hospice to benefit from variety show Tuesday, April 26, 2005 The curtain goes up on Dancing for Dollars, Singing for Non-Cents at 7 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft.Dr. David Frasz returns as master of ceremonies for the 11th annual variety show that benefits Pine Tree Hospice. |