WATERVILLE – Spectrum Generations, the Central Maine Area Agency on Aging, seeks focus group participants to gauge their interests and insight on aging issues relative to their desire to continue aging in place. The focus group will be held from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Spectrum Generations’ Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold […]
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‘Story of Maine in 112 Objects’ to be presented Sept. 23
NEWCASTLE — Bernard Fishman, Maine State Museum director, will speak at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Lincoln Home, 22 River Road. Fishman has edited and published a book, “A Story of Maine in 112 Objects,” which tells the story of Maine through a choice selection of 112 objects in the museum’s collections. From […]
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Printing demonstration set for Saturday
DAMARISCOTTA — Sherrie York will present a live demo on linocut print at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Stable Gallery, 28 Water St. Creating a linocut print requires precision, talent and complex thinking. All cuts are made into one surface. Colors are printed sequentially from lightest to darkest. The sequential cuts and printings result […]
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Winthrop historical society dedication set for Sept. 19
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society will host a dedication at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19,on Main Street. The dedication is to a horse named The Winthrop Messenger, one of the offspring of the first Standardbred Horses. This monument had been located on Union Street since 2005 and had been relocated for the last time this […]
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Thomas College rep to visit Carrabec, Mount Abram high schools
A representative from Thomas College is scheduled to visit Carrabec High School at 10:20 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in North Anson, and Mount Abram Regional High School at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in Salem Township. The representative will meet with students to share the college’s story and what it has to offer. For more […]
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Healthy Community Coalition to provide outreach at Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County staff will offer free screenings and other services daily at the Farmington Fair. Local health care providers will also join them on the mobile health unit, located near the grandstand, throughout the week from noon to 5 p.m. daily, according to a news release from […]
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Goodwill, Bernier to host Boy Scout uniform drive, giveaway
Parents can donate or pickup uniforms for Boy Scouts.
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Multicultural Center open house set for Wednesday
AUGUSTA — The Capital Area New Mainers Project will celebrate the opening of the Augusta Multicultural Center with a community-wide Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at at 70 State St. The event will be held from 5-7pm and will be free to the public. Middle Eastern refreshments will be served. The […]
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Maine native owls focus of Sept. 19 talk
Mid-Coast Audubon will host Chewonki’s Owls of Maine program, “Owls Of Maine: Habits and Adaptations of Maine’s Native Owls” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. Three live owls will be the highlights of this program, which introduces participants to the owls native to Maine and New England. […]
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Pine Tree Council Walk A Thon set for Sept. 28
AUGUSTA — Pine Tree Council will host a Walk A Thon Saturday, Sept. 28, at Bond Brook Recreation, 21 Bond Brook Road. The Boy Scouts of America event is a 5 mile held near Augusta’s Capital Park and will connect with the rail trail. There will be multiple check points with obstacles and puzzles needing […]