Mechanic Falls Historical Society plans to hold an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11 and 12, downstairs in the Municipal Building gym. Since the society moved its collection to its present quarters at the Municipal Building, it has been organizing it to provide essential information about the history of […]
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Association to hold Walk to End Alzheimer’s events
The Alzheimer’s Association invites Mainers to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in one of seven Walk to End Alzheimer’s events on four weekends in September and October. The association plans to gather in person, and it will continue to offer options to take part in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s online and […]
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Hallowell Granite Symposium receives $5K sponsorship
Organizers of the Hallowell Granite Symposium project have been granted a sponsorship of $5,000 from Kennebec Savings Bank. The symposium is scheduled to take place Sept. 11-19 on the grounds of Stevens Commons. Six Maine sculptors will transform granite blocks quarried in Hallowell into works of art inspired by one of the four “Maine200” Bicentennial […]
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Mosaic Workshop for grieving children slated
WATERVILLE — Hope’s Place for grieving children, a program of Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, plans to offer the art workshop: Create a Mosaic, geared towards children ages 6-18. This activity will give children the opportunity to express their feelings of grief and remember their loved one while creating a beautiful piece of art. The […]
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Symposium to celebrate art, history of Hallowell granite industry
The first Hallowell Granite Symposium is scheduled to take place next month on the grounds of Stevens Commons, adjacent to Erskine Hall on Beech Street in Hallowell. The symposium, free and open to all, is set to begin with an opening reception at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at the new Old South Congregational Church, […]
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University to host corn silage growers meeting
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host an outdoor meeting for corn silage growers from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 9, at Misty Meadows Farm, 308 Hill Road, Clinton. Attendees will be able to examine and learn about corn silage varieties planted at the host farm, and join discussions on seed treatments, weed […]
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Winthrop society to host online historic photo presentation Sept. 9
WINTHROP — Kevin Johnson, photo archivist for the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, is scheduled to present “Winthrop Maine: The Postcard View — Selections from the Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company” from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. The presentation is to be held via Zoom. The slide show and talk will include […]
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Initiative pays Kennebec, Somerset schools to start outdoor clubs
Teens to Trails partners with Maine Department of Education to encourage group outdoor activities.
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Waterville chamber breakfast to feature 3 business owners
WATERVILLE — Three business owners are scheduled to speak at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce breakfast, to be held from 7:15 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, in the Colby/Coburn Room at the Best Western Plus, 375 Main St. Chris Gaunce of Central Maine Motors Auto Group, Mike Fortin of Fortin’s Home Furnishings, and Robin […]
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Coalition to offer free mobile health units in Rangeley, Phillips, Farmington
Healthy Community Coalition has announced its upcoming schedule of free mobile health unit events, through which a variety of health screenings and education will be offered at each location. Screenings offered include blood pressure and cholesterol checks and body composition analysis. September’s schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rangeley […]