CORRINA, Maine — The Corinna Republican Committee will be holding a joint presidential caucus with Newport at 10 a.m.  Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Newport town office. All those interested in supporting Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney or Rick Santorum are encouraged to attend to express support for their choice for the party’s nominee. [...]

JACKMAN, Maine — U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that a representative from her Augusta office will hold office hours from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the town office, 369 Main St. State Office Representative Chuck Mahaleris will be available to provide assistance with federal issues and agencies. No appointment is necessary. For [...]

MADISON, Maine –  The Skowhegan-Madison Elks Lodge Annual “Hoop Shoot” will be held at noon Sunday, Jan. 8, at Madison Memorial High School. The free throw contest is open to boys and girls, ages 8 to 13. There are six age groups in the competition: boys age 8-9, girls age 8-9, boys age 10-11, girls [...]

NEWPORT, Maine — Don Dare, veterans services officer, will be available  from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13 and again on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Newport District Court.  The service officer will assist veterans, widows, and dependent children to apply for state and federal benefits. For information, call 626-4464.

PALMYRA, Maine — The first annual Mr. Music and Friends Christmas Show and Supper, to benefit Maine’s homeless veterans, will take place beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Palmyra Community Center, 4 Madawaska Road. Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at 4 p.m. followed by a baked bean supper at 6 p.m. [...]

PITTFIELD, Maine — The Pittsfield Annual ARTS Club Christmas Craft Auction will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Memorial Hall of the First Congregational Church, UCC at 132 Somerset Ave.  Great variety of items including baked goods, candy, crafts, art and gifts will be available. The public is invited to attend. [...]

HARMONY, Maine — The 14th annual Holiday Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m.  to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Harmony Elementary School.  Admission is free and table space is available for vendors for $5 or $10. All are welcome. For information, call Mel Chadbourne at 683-5873.

HARTLAND, Maine — The Hartland Firemen’s Auxiliary will hold its 31st annual Christmas craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Hartland town hall. Items include gift bags, baked goods, candles, ornaments, jewelry, toys, paintings and more. Admission is free and all are welcome.

PITTSFIELD, Maine — Weatherization Tips for Winter will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Pittsfield Municipal Building. Vaughan and Don Woodruff from Yankee Solutions will offer a 1/2 hour tour of the Municipal Building Energy Efficiency Retrofit under the Maine Efficiency Block Grant. The remainder of the session will [...]