Scholarship

JAY — Jay, Livermore Falls and Spruce Mountain High School graduates who are enrolled in a two- or four-year college or vocational program are invited to apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships offered by the late Marcia and Louis Brown. College students must have successfully completed at least one semester of college or vocational school to be eligible to apply.

The deadline for applications is Monday, August 15, 2022. Applications can be requested from the RSU 73 Superintendent’s Office at 9 Cedar Street, Livermore Falls or found on our website at www.rsu73.com. Please contact the Superintendent’s Office at 207-897-6722 for additional information.

Service

WILTON — Four Wilton churches, Methodist, Episcopal, Dryden Baptist and Congregational will be having an Ecumenical Service August 7, at 9 a.m., at Bass Park at the head of Wilson Lake. The public is invited. The theme is “What Positive Things are Happening in Your Church” and communion will be served. Please bring your own chair for sitting. If the weather is not cooperative the service will be held at the Congregational Church, 386 Main Street in Wilton.

Car Show

AUBURN — Summer Car Show Series, August 13 and September 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Cure Cannabis Co., 32 Riverside Drive, Auburn. Food trucks will be on site.

Meals

INDUSTRY — The Industry Community Kitchen is once again hosting monthly luncheons/socials at the Industry Town Hall. Socialize with friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. with FREE lunch at noon. Luncheons are usually held the first Thursday of each month, future dates for the first Thursdays of the month are August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3 and December 1. All are welcome so hope to see you there. For more info contact Vicci @ 778-6722 or Amy @ 778-4158.

JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335 For the Friday night take-out supper on July 29 the menu will include mac and cheese w/ham, salad and pineapple fluff. $12. Call Janice early at 897-2122 to reserve your meal. Thank you for your continued support!

Sales

NORTH JAY — North Jay Grange #10 is having an Indoor/Outdoor Sale on Saturday August 6 including a Food Sale from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. We have more good clean  clothing for the family, footwear, some fall and winter clothes, infants and girls, furniture and household items. New and gently used items, small furniture. FMI -207-208-9225.

INDUSTRY —Yard Sale/Craft Fair/Bake Sale on Saturday, August 13 at the Industry Town Hall from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  It is sponsored by the Industry Community Kitchen to benefit ECU Heat Program. Space rental is $10 with an inside table provided by us or weather permitting you can rent space outside and bring your own table and canopy. Call Vicci @ 778-6722 for more info and space rental reservations.

WILTON — St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will once again offer a bagged lobster roll lunch for sale for Blueberry Festival on Saturday, August 6. Lunches include fresh clear meat lobster roll, choice of drink (Coke, Diet Coke, Brisk Iced Tea, or bottled water), chips, and a homemade brownie. The cost for this lunch is $20 (we had to raise prices due to the cost of lobster). We accept cash and checks. Pre-order or walk-up until sold out. To go or eat under the shade trees in the front churchyard. To pre-order, please call the church office at 645-2639 or email to stlukes@myfairpoint.net. Please provide your name, phone number, how many lunches, and choice of drink. We will take pre-orders through 10 a.m. on August 6. Location: 59 High St in Wilton (near Kineowatha Park). Time: 11 a.m. until sold out. Please note that parade starts at 10 am so be aware of temporary road closures.

Music

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is starting an outdoor Summer Concert Series that will feature free, live music on the lawn of the Emery Community Arts Center in June, July and August. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are open to the public. Audience members are welcome to bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket. In case of rain, the concert will be moved indoors to Emery’s performance space.

FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington is pleased to present a Benefit Concert by the newly formed Buttonwood Trio playing works by Fauré and Babajanian.  Admission is by donation, with all proceeds going to Ukrainian humanitarian relief. The concert will be August 7 at 3 p.m. in the Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington.

FARMINGTON — John Moore has been working to bring shows home to Farmington with concerts at the Amphitheater but this is the first summer the Whistlestop Concert Series has been in full swing. Spencer and the Walrus Saturday, July 30, Storyteller musician Slaid Cleaves will highlight the Whistlestop Concert Series Amphitheater Stage Aug. 7. Gates open at 5 p.m., with the show beginning at 6 p.m.

“We have been working to bring Slaid to Farmington for nearly three years. We are so excited to finally be able to secure a date for the Whistlestop Concert Series,” said John Moore. “He has a tremendous following across the United States and Europe but especially in his home state of Maine where his shows consistently sell out.” Ward Hayden and the Outliers August 20 and Brett Dennen Friday, Sept. 16. Concertgoers should bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food and beverage vendors will be available on site. Tickets are $25 and available at www.WhistlestopConcertSeries.com/shows-tickets. The Amphitheater Stage is located behind the Narrow Gauge Cinema.

Fundraiser

FARMINGTON — Franklin County Animal Shelter‘s annual Strut for Strays fundraiser is September 24 at 10 a.m. Come strut your dog on a 5k course including Titcomb Mountain Nordic trails and the Whistlestop Trail. Walk, run, stroll, or stride with your favorite four-legged friend! This family-friendly, non-competitive event is their only in-person fundraiser this year.

This year’s event will feature: Food truck, Custom made tags for your pooch at $5.00 each, and a silent auction with items donated by local merchants

Event registration is $25 for 11 and up! Ages 10 and under are free! All registrations will receive a 2022 event logo T-shirt! Drop by the shelter to register in-person until Friday, Sept. 23 at 4 p.m., or register on race day starting at 8 a.m., or register online on our website, (https://fcanimalshelter.org/strut-for-strays-2022) or call the shelter at 778-2638.

Pomp Russell

WELD — How an enslaved Black infant becomes soldier, and citizen of Weld, Maine. Thanks to the roots of Weld and Maine’s beginnings and the branches of Weld’s earliest families. Join Judy Granger, local genealogist & citizen historian, at the Weld Free Public Library, for presentations & conversations. Monday, August 15, 6:30 p.m., for the early abolitionists.

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