FREEPORT The deadline for Citizen of the Year Award nominations is Dec. 5. Nomination forms are available at thae Town Office. The awards honors those who have contributed substantively to the quality of the town, the well-being of the citizens and the reputation of Freeport. This award is given to honor and ensure that the […]

BATH During the months of September and October, look within the city of Bath for the most striking trees in full fall color and photograph them, or images of trees taken at any time of the year — spring, summer, fall, winter — then enter them in the city’s annual contest. The contest is open […]

KENNEBUNK – The York High boys’ soccer team has not allowed a goal in its seven games this season. It also has just three victories in those seven games. York (3-0-4) played its fourth scoreless tie of the season Thursday when Adam Legg made six saves against Kennebunk in a Western Maine Conference game. Ben […]

BATH Patten Free Library is providing expanded hours on Saturdays and new equipment for patrons who use the library’s computers and the wireless Internet system. Patten Free Library is now open three hours longer on Saturdays: The new schedule will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Memorial Day. After Memorial Day, the library will […]

BATH — A benefit dinner for Jordon Welliver, a 16-yearold who suffers from neuroblastoma cancer, is Saturday, Sept. 28 at the American Legion hall, Congress Avenue. The spaghetti dinner, dance and auction is 5 to 11 p.m. and include raffles and door prizes. The band “On The Street” will perform. A bottle drive is ongoing […]

PHIPPSBURG — Saturday, Sept. 28, is Maine School Gardens Open House day throughout the state. The Phippsburg Elementary School Garden Club will open its garden for tours with students 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Garden Club also will sell house plants, perennials, seeds and more.

BRUNSWICK — The Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus holds its 47th annual show 7 p.m. Sept. 28, at the Methodist church on Church Road. The theme of this year’s show is “Those Were the Days,” celebrating the Barbershop Society’s 75th anniversary. Other acts include Good Time Sound men’s quartet, VIBE! female championship Harmony Inc., and Brunswick High […]

BRUNSWICK — This October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Family Crisis Services is partnering with local business owners for the Glowing Purple Project, a campaign to turn the community purple to bring attention to this issue. The goal of the Glowing Purple Project is to send the message that “Domestic Violence Has No Place in […]

TOPSHAM — Topsham Public Library is now accepting applications for its annual writing competition: The Joy of the Pen. The Joy of the Pen is free to enter for year-round Maine residents, whether amateur and professional. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction. Applications may be obtained at the […]

WISCASSET Henry Heyburn of The Chewonki Foundation will lead a one-hour walk from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 as part of the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend. The Great Maine Outdoor Weekend is a series of events across the state led by outdoor oriented organizations and companies. The goal is to connect friends and […]