CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A book talk with Maine author Lew-Ellyn Hughes is set for 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center, 3209 Carrabassett Drive. Hughes will talk about her book, “Farmhouse on the Edge of Town,” a collection of heartwarming and humorous stories from 15 years of owning a […]
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Augusta church offers free Christmas day dinners for pickup
AUGUSTA — A free curbside pickup Christmas dinner and dessert is set to be provided by South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25. All are welcome to a full turkey dinner and dessert. Those unable to drive to the church, who would like […]
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Christmas cantata set for Farmington Dec. 20, 22
FARMINGTON — The Christmas cantata, “Stars of Glory,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, and Sunday, Dec. 22, at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. This is a free hour-long program. This production features familiar and new Christmas carols in a Celtic style of music. Accompanied by an orchestrated background, it […]
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Food for Thought 4-H STEM Challenge set for January
The workshop is open to adults in Androscoggin or Sagadahoc counties.
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Franklin County Fiddlers to hold concert, reunion Dec. 19
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Fiddlers, under the direction of Steven Muise, is set to hold a annual concert and reunion, “Home For The Holidays,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec.19, at Old South Church, 235 Main St. Admission is by donation and will be open seating. All donations received at the door will be presented […]
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UMF Creative Writing seniors to read from their capstone work Dec. 12
FARMINGTON — After four years of dedication to the art of original and professional writing, seniors in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Creative Writing program will present readings from their capstone projects. This free Senior Seminar will be held from 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in The Landing, in the UMF Olsen Student Center […]
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Farmington-area teens take initiative on Prescott Trails
The group plans to talk to their soccer coach about an ongoing Adopt-A-Trail effort.
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High Peaks Alliance lauds trail recovery after 2023 storm
The High Peaks Alliance has announced the recovery of regional motorized trail systems following last December’s storm, which damaged trails across multiple counties, including routes in Roxbury, Andover, Strong, Phillips, New Vineyard, Eustis and Carrabassett Valley. Specifically impacted were the Orbeton Crossing and Randy Bunnell Trail, which suffered extensive destruction from high water and storm […]
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River Fund Maine, Sunday River Resort partner to award scholarships for slopes
BETHEL — The River Fund Maine has collaborated with Sunday River Resort to provide increased ski and snowboard access to hundreds of children and young adults in the region through the Community Access Pass Scholarship Program. The program provided students whose families met income requirements with free daily access to Sunday River slopes. Through this […]
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Town of Jay seeks Budget Committee members
JAY — The town of Jay seeks residents to serve on the Budget Committee. Two alternate positions are open. This is an advisory committee to the Select Board and town residents. The committee typically meets a couple times in January and, if needed, in February. The panel meets with the Select Board, town manager and […]