Donna Casses, SCORE Northern Maine Chapter chair, will be the guest speaker.
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GrowSmart Maine plans 2021 summit for Nov. 4
GrowSmart Maine plans to hold its 2021 summit from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4. In a continuation of last year’s summit model, the summit will be anchored in-person in Biddeford with satellite locations in Bangor, Calais, Caribou, Machias, and Sidney, Rangeley and Rumford. For those who prefer, the summit will also be […]
Writers series to host ‘Flight of the Diamond Smugglers’ author
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is set to present award-winning writer Matthew Gavin Frank as the program’s third reader of the season. Frank will read from his work at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in the Theodora J. Kalikow Education Center Lobby at 186 High St. The reading is […]
Listing of All Saints’ Day Masses in Maine available
PORTLAND — A listing of All Saints’ Day Masses at Maine churches for Monday, Nov. 1, is available at portlanddiocese.org, including a Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley at 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. All Saints’ Day is traditionally a holy day of obligation. In 2021, however, the obligation […]
Franklin County health profile discussion set for Nov. 3
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network and Franklin County community partners and stakeholders plan to host a forum for the Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment, in order to discuss the Franklin County health profile. The forum is to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, virtually via Zoom. The Franklin County […]
Damariscotta gallery to host solo show by Christine G. Aston
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts plans to present a solo show of artist Christine G. Aston’s work from Thursday, Oct. 28 to Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the River Room at 36 Elm St. An opening reception is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. “I would like to thank River Arts for this wonderful opportunity to […]
Arts collective to present ‘Freedom & Captivity’ events at UMF
FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine Farmington campus plans to present a series of events organized by TUG Collective, an interdisciplinary arts collective, that focus on contemporary restorative justice and social issues and their community impact. The events are part of “Freedom & Captivity,” a year-long statewide initiative, which […]
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to host nationwide virtual walk
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America plans to hold a nationwide virtual Alzheimer’s walk, which kicks off Saturday, Oct. 30, and runs throughout November, which is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Individuals can get involved in the virtual walk by visiting afawalk.com or calling AFA at 866-232-8484. “This virtual walk allows individuals across the country to come together […]
State wildlife agency seeks feedback on strategic plan
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is soliciting input on the draft 2021-2035 Fisheries and Hatcheries Division Strategic Management Plan. This document represents the culmination of several years of planning, coordination and public engagement centered around three key objectives: • To raise public awareness of the organization, operation and future management goals of […]
Association to host ‘Farmer to Farmer Conference’ Nov. 1-7
The event will include virtual sessions and in-person farm tours.