SOMERVILLE — New hiking trails are open at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm, 217 Hewett Road, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday. The short trails, approximately 1 mile, wind through the farm fields with detours to visit the goat herd, over the brook, and through the forest. The view from the back hills provides […]
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Darmariscotta nonprofit to hold conversation circle
DAMARISCOTTA — Mindful Transitions will be the focus of the Inn Along the Way’s first summer “Challenging Conversation Circle” taking place at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at the Chapman Farm, 741 Main St., facilitated by Jody Telfair-Richards, PDD. According a program description written by Telfair-Richards, she wrote, We live in a very fast paced […]
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Winthrop to host annual 5K run/jog/walk
WINTHROP — Start this year’s 4th of July with a bang by entering the 19th annual Friends on the 4th 5K Run/Jog/Walk. The race is scheduled for 8 a.m. Sunday, July 4, at Norcross Point. The race is open to runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages. The registration fee is $25 for those 11 […]
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Virtual talk planned about mid-century Maine author
The University of Maine at Augusta in partnership with the Freeport Historical Society is to hold a virtual event about author Elinor Graham at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 24. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. In 1934 Maryland native Graham moved with her husband to a saltwater farm […]
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Chelsea society to honor, remember past president
The Chelsea Historical Society will dedicate a teak and cast iron bench in honor of Tom Winter, past president of the society, at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Chelsea Heights Cemetery. The cemetery is on the west side of Route 9 just before the junction of the Hallowell Road and Ferry Road. This […]
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Coalition to offer prostate cancer revisioning session
The Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer will hold a revisioning session on Saturday, June 26, at the Second Congregational Church, 9 Church St., Augusta. All are welcome to attend but registration is required; call 207-388-2640. Check-in will be from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and lunch will be provided. Facilitator Courtney Renfro-Covert, RN, BSN., a […]
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Farmington area school system announces summer meals for kids
Free summer meals for kids, provided by the Regional School Unit 9 School Nutrition Program, Mt. Blue Regional School District, has announced the following meal sites. The school district includes Chesterville, Farmington, Industry, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Starks, Temple, Vienna, Weld and Wilton) and spans in parts of three counties, Franklin, Kennebec and Somerset. All […]
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Beekeepers to hold hive opening in Dresden
The Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers Association is to host its first hive opening of 2021 at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at Glacier Farm at 1188 Middle Road, Dresden, the home of KLCB board member Julia Simpson. Jane Dunstan, past club president and current vice-president of the association, will lead a demonstration and discussion of […]
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Wigwam exhibit to open at Skowhegan History House
Skowhegan History House will host an opening ceremony its newest outdoor exhibit, the Wigwam, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, on the west side lawn at 66 Elm St. It was constructed last summer by former Wabanaki Chief and Native artisan Barry Dana with help from nine local high school students. The Skowhegan History House, […]
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Augusta’s First Amendment Museum open Saturdays
AUGUSTA — The First Amendment Museum, 184 State St., has announced its new lineup of summer exhibits, events, expanded hours and more. The museum is open on Saturdays, with free tours offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday throughout the summer. Guided tours are less than an hour and are appropriate for […]