Girl Scouts from around the state are invited to participate in Girl Scouts Love State Parks, a two-day celebration providing Girl Scouts of Maine members with free entry to all Maine State Parks, set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9 and 10. The weekend offer applies to all Girl Scouts and their family members accompanying […]
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Teens for Trails has openings for youth council
Applications are due by Oct. 1.
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Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program planned in October
Registration is required by Friday, Sept. 29 to participate; drop-ins are not permitted.
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Auburn area students earn theater’s Eastman Scholarship
AUBURN — L/A Community Little Theatre President Tim Cowan recently presented the Eastman Scholarship to Maria Groover and Maddy Dubois before a performance of the recent CLT production of “The Little Mermaid.” Both recipients have been active with CLT and were recognized for their dedication and achievement in the performing arts, according to a news […]
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Leeds to celebrate bicentennial of 1st town meeting Sept. 8
The Leeds Historical Society is set to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first town meeting there at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at the History Center on Route 106 in Leeds Center. Visitors can check out the newly renovated building and view the exhibit of original documents from the early meetings; refreshments will be […]
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Maine Falls Prevention Coalition to mark awareness week with events
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is set for Monday through Friday, Sept. 18-22, and the Maine Falls Prevention Coalition is partnering with the National Council on Aging throughout the month by offering accessible falls prevention programs, services, and learning opportunities throughout the state. Falls remain a leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and older. […]
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Norway library to host talk about Farmer’s Almanac Sept. 14
NORWAY — Peter Geiger, editor of the Farmer’s Almanac, plans to present a history of the publication and highlights from the 2024 edition at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Attendees may bring copies of the Farmer’s Almanac for autographs. Published since 1818, the retail edition of the Farmers’ […]
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Lewiston cribbage league to resume play Sept. 7
The Lewiston Senior Citizens group plans to start its cribbage league on Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Lewiston Armory/Lewiston Senior Center, 60 Central Ave. The doors open at 8 a.m. for those who want to come in to practice prior to the start of league play. The league play begins at 9 a.m. sharp. It […]
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Androscoggin Retired Educators group to meet
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Retired Educators group plans to meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Sixth Street Congregational Church, 109 Sixth St. The speaker for this meeting is humorous Mark Turcotte. Lunch will be served by the church; the cost is $12. The organization invites all educators: teachers, teacher assistants, secretaries, guidance counselors, […]
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Monmouth teen builds town beach stands as Eagle Scout project
MONMOUTH — Macgyver Blundon, a 17-year-old senior at Monmouth Academy, has worked as a lifeguard at Monmouth Beach for the past two summers and noticed how the lifeguard stands were in need of replacement and likely wouldn’t make another season. In an effort to help his hometown, Blundon, a member of Scout Troop 604, is […]