FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon plans to host a free talk, “Rising Seas and Warming Waters: Climate Stresses to Gulf of Maine Marine Species,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the Thomas Auditorium of Preble Hall at 246 Main St., on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. It will be given […]
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Finding Our Voices grows with help of $7.5K grant
CAMDEN — Finding Our Voices has its first full-time, paid staff member. United Midcoast Charities provided a $7,500 grant that helped the nonprofit bring Mary Kamradt on as executive assistant. Finding Our Voices is the grassroots and survivor-powered nonprofit breaking the silence of domestic abuse across Maine. Kamradt’s promotion comes as the group is filling […]
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Camden center to host history of Megunticook River
The exhibit will run through Oct. 30; a hybrid talk is set for Oct. 17.
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Gold LEAF Senior College Fall/Winter Term Kick-Off set for Oct. 11
FARMINGTON — The Gold LEAF Institute Senior College at University of Maine Farmington is set to hold its Fall/Winter Kickoff on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Fall/winter courses will be introduced from 3-4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St. The program is free and open to the public. Gold LEAF is a member-run organization […]
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4-H to offer Ag Ambassador program this fall
Register on the program website by Oct. 11.
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Community Give Back Day set for Oct. 7 in Lewiston
LEWISTON — New Mainers Public Health Initiative, in partnership with Power Health Tour, is presenting Community Give Back Day. The event is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the James B. Longley Elementary School gymnasium, 145 Birch St. This free event includes local and national exhibitors, giveaways, health and wellness information, […]
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Farmington hospital to host fall resource fair Oct. 7
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital plans to host a fall resource fair, a free family oriented educational event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, in the Bass Room and on the hospital campus. Festivities include a children’s play area with face painting, lawn games, storybook reading, ambulance tours, health screenings and free […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in October
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions: • Monday, Oct. 16, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. and noon. • Friday, Oct. 20, […]
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Jay sets Oct. 15 deadline for removal of items from cemeteries
The town of Jay has announced that all plants, flowers and other decorations, including solar lights, must be removed from all town cemeteries by Sunday, Oct. 15. After that date, the town’s Public Works Department will remove and dispose of remaining items. This allows the staff to do a complete fall cleanup without damaging or […]
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Maine Cheese Guild to hold Open Creamery Day Oct. 8
The Maine Cheese Guild’s 2023 Open Creamery Day is set for Sunday, Oct. 8. Each of the creameries will be available for visits from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “This group of cheese makers is exceptional and produces many types of delicious cheeses, all of artisanal quality. This is your opportunity to meet and talk […]