Happy Monday, Skowhegan!
As usual, summer is rushing by, seemingly nearly over before it began. I hope you're all having a good one.
This time of year is busiest for my family — jampacked with weekend getaways, big trips, visits to and from extended family and my daughter's summer camps.
Oftentimes the most satisfying activities are the simplest. One that Alaina and I enjoy is going down to the small waterfall and stream behind our home, experiencing the serenity of the sights and sounds.
If you're looking for a waterfall not too far from you, check out our guide to 11 Maine waterfalls to explore. Did we miss any of note?
Please don't hesitate to email me with submissions about upcoming events or other community contributions to be included in this newsletter. I look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks for reading. Until next time, — Alex Lear |
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| AUTHOR TALK: SPOOKY SUMMER |
Summer has gotten a lot spookier. The Skowhegan Free Public Library is hosting a talk with author Nomar Slevik on the "strange, paranormal, and extraterrestrial encounters experienced by Mainers." The talk runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at 9 Elm St. Learn more here. |
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| THINGS TO DO |
• The Unwined wine bar, 151 Water St. in Skowhegan, will host trivia at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, and every other Wednesday thereafter. More details are available here. Unwined will also host a rock-paper-scissors tournament from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2; check-in is at 1:45 p.m. Learn more here. Also on Aug. 2, Unwined will host live music by Coleman Martin from 6 to 8 p.m., with Pork's BBQ Pit parked out back. Learn more here.
• Interested in learning more about the emerald ash borer? Join the Somerset Woods Trustees at the Skowhegan Free Public Library, 9 Elm St., to learn more about ongoing community science projects to help protect Maine's ash trees. The gathering runs from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. Learn more here.
• Lights Up Productions will host "Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Coburn Park Gazebo, 419 Water St. in Skowhegan. Performances are at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 and 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. Admission is free, with donations accepted. There are pre-show kids’ crafts and activities. Click here to learn more. |
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| THE WAY IT WAS IN SKOWHEGAN |
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July 31, 1907: "The log sorters at the Hollingsworth & Whitney boom above this city have been idle since last Friday on account of the lack of logs, they being held in a jam at Skowhegan."
Click here to read more of this story from 1907. Subscribers enjoy exclusive access to search and browse our digital archives on Newspapers.com.
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