07/18/2008
from the Kennebec Journal
Finding shelter for those who serve their nation
Immigrant recalls her special greeting
State gains $85M in Homeland Security funds
Man arrested after swerve toward cop
School unit in limbo
Rain? What rain?
LEE LATCHES ON WITH THOMAS
Modern camping equipment takes it to the extreme
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Civil War-era flag finds honored position
Residents wonder if the rain will ever go away
FAIRFIELD Sewage plant rejection irks man
Winslow's fireworks guy doesn't mind the obscurity
At holiday derby, the fun is catching
Vets' champion 'very passionate' about her work
Hersom deals with change
Sandals work for outdoor types
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from the Morning Sentinel
Sale, social: Third annual yard sale and ice cream social, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Mark's, 9 Summer St.; portion of proceeds to benefit Children's Center.
Motorcycling: Motorcycle run, 10 a.m., from Augusta Elks Lodge; traveling to Rumford and Farmington lodges for cookout; to benefit Maine Children's Cancer Program "Owie Box," stuffed animals for young patients; 445-4138.
BELGRADE
Special event: Free ice cream, 1-3 p.m.; sponsored by the Belgrade Lakes Association membership committee; rain date, Sunday; look for the pontoon boat at the mouth of the village stream on Great Pond and on Long Pond anchored off the public boat landing near Castle Island Camps.
FREEPORT
Summer sounds: L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series, 7:30 p.m., L.L. Bean Discovery Park; Portland Symphony Orchestra; now-Aug. 31; free; www.llbean.com.
HALLOWELL
City celebration: Old Hallowell Day, 5K road race, 7:30 p.m., registration, 6-7; book sale, 9 a.m.-noon, library; parde, 10 a.m.; Hall-Mazing Race, 1-4 p.m.; live music, trolley tours, more; fireworks, 9 p.m.
MADISON
Wash and drive: Car wash/bottle drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Madison fire station; sponsored by NCB 39th Battalion Sea Cadets; donations accepted.
On the lake: Lakewood Theater, U.S. Route 201: "Twentieth Century," 8 p.m.; 474-7176; www.lakewoodtheater.org
MONMOUTH
Summer theater: Theater at Monmouth, Custom Hall: "The Mystery of Irma Vep," 7:30 p.m.; 933-9999.
OAKLAND
Alice in concert: "Alice in Wonderland" concert, 7 p.m., Messalonskee Performing Art Center; tickets available at door, adults $10, students $5, families $20; first part of the program is called "Alice, A Cabaret," a musical adaptation by Seymour Barab, featuring cellist Susan Poliacik, pianist Tom Mueller and narrated by Betty Grant; second part of program is called "The Teddy Bear," a German text, translated by Klaus Thalinger and revised by Susan Poliacik featuring Susan on the cello, Tom Mueller on the piano and narrated by John Willey; proceeds benefit the Belgrade Public Library; 495-3508.
ST. ALBANS
Bluegrass concert: Misty Mountaineers and Perley Curtis, 7 p.m., Town Hall; refreshments, door prizes, 50/50 raffle; admission by donation; 277-4331.
SKOWHEGAN
Special event: Bike night, 3-10 p.m., Downtown Skowhegan, Routes 2 and 201; live music, bike parade, vendors, beer garden, skateboard demonstration, children's events; more; proceeds benefit Skowhegan Indian Resoration.
THORNDIKE
Church event: Quilt show, Thorndike Congregational Church, Route 139; hotdogs, hamburgers, strawberry shortcake; $3; 722-3545, 722-3448 or 722-3256.
WATERVILLE
Benefit event: Car wash, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Central Maine Motors; donations welcome; to benefit two high school musicians who have been accepted to play in the Macy's Great American Marching Band, Thanksgiving day in New York.
Film fest: Maine International Film Festival, Railroad Square Cinema and Waterville Opera House; now-Sunday; see www.miff.org for complete schedule.
Go dancing: Ballroom Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Center, 93 Main St.; $10 couple/member, $15 couple/non-member; sponsored by Central Maine Ballroom Dance Society; 873-0565 or 445-3233.
Outdoor music: Silver Street Outdoor Music & Dining Series, noon-11 p.m.; live music, door prizes, outdoor dining; Silver Street Outdoor Dining patio; sponsored by Last Unicorn, Midnight Blues Club, Cancun Mexican Restaurant and You Know Whose Pub.
YARMOUTH
Clam Festival: Yarmouth Clam Festival; also Sunday; parade, pancake breakfast; road, kayak and bicycle races, firefighter's muster; concerts; refreshments; free admission; www.clamfestival.com or 846-3984.




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