ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a series of hands-on workshops about preserving Maine foods beginning Thursday, Sept. 16. The “Preserving the Harvest” fall workshop series begins with pressure canning and will also cover topics such as canning basics and fermenting. Instructors share recipes and techniques in an interactive format. Workshops […]
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Vose library to host benefit gong session Sept. 17
Proceeds will be used to purchase a whale drum made by Jim Doble of Union.
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Arts Collaborative to host open house Sept. 17
The Arts Collaborative is scheduled to hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at 18 Main St. in Waterville. This event is open to the Colby community and the general public. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests can meet the teaching artists of 18 Main St. as they […]
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Kennebec Estuary Land Trust to hold annual meeting, build birdhouses
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s annual meeting and membership celebration is planned for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Bath Freight Shed at 27 Commercial St. The trust invites guests to construct birdhouses specifically designed for native backyard bird species with two styles to choose from. They can build a classic nest […]
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UMaine museum to open 5 new galleries with fall exhibitions
ORONO — The Linda G. and Donald N. Zillman Art Museum at the University of Maine is scheduled to open five new galleries to the public on Saturday, Sept. 11. Located on the second floor of 40 Harlow St., the galleries increase the museum’s exhibition spaces by 42% and make possible the opening of nine […]
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Deesha Philyaw to kick off UMF writer series Sept. 16
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is scheduled to host award-winning writer Deesha Philyaw as the first reader of the season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16. Philyaw’s short story collection, “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies,” was awarded the 2021 Pen/Faulkner Award for Fiction and the 2021 Story Prize, […]
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Masons to offer take out/pickup meal in East Wilton Sept 18
Reservations requested by Thursday, Sept. 16
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Camden library to host International Dot Day Sept. 15
The public is invited to celebrate International Dot Day from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. Children’s librarian Miss Amy will facilitate a collaborative community art project outdoors in the library’s Children’s Garden. All ages are welcome to participate, and art supplies will be provided […]
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Hospice bereavement series to offer clay workshop in Waterville
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer “Working with Clay” as part of a series of workshops for those grieving the death of a loved one. The workshop is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the Hospice Community Center Healing Garden at 304 Main St. in Waterville. Malley Weber will lead a […]
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NAMI to offer 2 new online educational presentations
HALLOWELL — NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families, has opened registration for two new educational presentations. “Supporting Safety + Well-Being in Our Young People,” with Krystel Thyrring, Youth Mental Health Programs director at NAMI Maine, is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 […]