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Happy Monday, Skowhegan!
The weekend my parents and I moved to the quaint Waldo County town of Morrill, I noticed a gathering next door of mostly white-haired people sitting outside an 1805 one-room schoolhouse.
I walked over and asked if I could join this group, which turned out to be the town's historical society. Its members warmly welcomed me to join their discussion circle, glad to see a 9-year-old take an interest.
I've always loved seniors – friends, family and new acquaintances alike. They offer riches in wisdom, and it's vital they live their later years the way they see fit, with the resources they need.
On that note, I invite you to check out our Aging in Maine series, which "explores ways to prepare for retirement, navigate the challenges of growing older and deepen community connections." These are tips my mother, now 75, can certainly use.
As always, I encourage you to email me with submissions about upcoming events or other community contributions to be included in this newsletter.
Thank you for reading,
— Alex Lear
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AROUND TOWN: MAINE TOWN MEETING
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The Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Ave. in Skowhegan, plans to host its annual Maine Town Meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28. Featured speakers will be Julia Bouwsma and Kristen Case. A $10 box lunch can be purchased the day of the event with cash or check. People can also bring a bag lunch. Registration is required by 11:59 p.m. tonight. Learn more and register here, or call 207-474-7133.
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THINGS TO DO
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• Books & Brews, an adult book club offered by the Skowhegan Free Public Library, runs from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday. The gathering, at Joe's Flat Iron Cafe, 65 Water St. in Skowhegan, will feature "Head Full of Ghosts" by Paul Tremblay. Learn more.
• The second annual Skowhegan Ghost Tour, a walk around historic Water Street hosted by Lights Up Productions, is set for Friday and Saturday. Tours begin at 6 p.m. at the Skowhegan Opera House, 225 Water St., and continue throughout the evening. The event is free, but donations are accepted. See a full schedule and learn how to volunteer here.
• Joe's Flat Iron Cafe plans to host "Horror, Haunts and Hexes Trivia" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. Learn more about this "terrifying night of trivia."
• The annual Great October Fun Fair is set for noon-3 p.m. Saturday at New Horizons Community Church, 31 East Madison Road in Skowhegan. This free event offers games, candy, a bounce house, hayride, prizes and face painting. Email Maria Grolimund for more info.
• The Centenary United Methodist Church, 103 Dr. Mann Road in Skowhegan, has planned a public supper featuring meatloaf and casseroles from 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission will cost $12 for adults and $6 for children younger than 10. Email Ila Libby to learn more.
• Lights Up Productions has scheduled a free historical tour, "Voices of 'Park Street Players,'" on Sunday. The free 1 and 2 p.m. tours highlight the history of performances at the Skowhegan Opera House and its vision for the future. Learn more.
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Every Thanksgiving, we recognize a group of Mainers To Be Thankful For. This year, we're focusing on school workers, and we want your suggestions for the teachers, ed techs, custodians, administrative assistants, nurses, coaches, librarians and more who have touched your lives. Nominate them for our annual Thanksgiving feature.
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THE WAY IT WAS IN SKOWHEGAN
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Oct. 21, 1918: "But for the loyal assistance of several local courageous women many of the sick ones of Skowhegan would doubtless have undergone additional after their removal to Somerset hospital, owing to the illness of the nurses there.
"... None but influenza cases are now admitted to this institution. While the disease appears to be abating, there was one death here from the malady on Saturday."
Click here to read more of this story from 1918. Subscribers enjoy exclusive access to search and browse our digital archives on Newspapers.com.
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