UNION — The Vose Library plans to host a small sale of gently used donated music CDs and music books at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. This will be followed by a concert by Martin Gibson at 1 p.m. Sale proceeds benefit the library, located at 392 Common Road. Gibson has performed over 1,000 […]
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Maine Cannabis Convention moves to Augusta Aug. 12, 13
The New England Cannabis Network, in partnership with the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine, plans to host the Maine Cannabis Convention from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12 and 13, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, in Augusta. NECANN cannabis conventions are designed specifically to help educate, promote and […]
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Land use planners launch outreach initiative for Dallas Plantation residents
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission recently announced a new initiative to foster greater local outreach within one of its busiest service areas. This initiative seeks to enhance engagement and support for the residents of Dallas Plantation and surrounding communities. Starting Tuesday, Aug. 8, LUPC Western Regional team member Jennifer […]
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Mad Science of Maine to visit Rumford library
RUMFORD — Mad Science of Maine is set to return to the Rumford Public Library to present All Together Now. The free program will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, on the library lawn at 56 Rumford Ave. If there is inclement weather, it will be in the library’s Public Room. Mad Science […]
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St. Dom’s class of 1963 plans 60th class reunion
St. Dom’s class of 1963 plans to hold its 60th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 19, at Marcos Restaurant, 12 Mollison Way in Lewiston. Those who have not received an invitation can email Rita (Fournier) Caroll at [email protected]. Check out other upcoming area events!
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University of Maine at Farmington gallery calls for artists
FARMINGTON — The UMF Art Gallery recently made a call for artists for the 2024 “Abandoned Industry” exhibition, showcasing art in any medium by artists based in northern New England. The gallery located on the University of Maine at Farmington campus, 246 Main St. Maine is marked physically and poetically by its working past. This […]
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Finding Our Voices dental program receives $10K grant
Eighteen dentists across Maine, including oral surgeons and orthodontists, have signed on to provide pro bono dental procedures.
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans Swan Island paddle, archaeology survey
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans to host two events in its 2023 Outside Summer Series. On Monday, Aug. 7, people can join former FOMB Executive Director Warren Whitney in departing from Richmond for an evening paddle around Little Swan Island. On Saturday, Aug. 12, they can join Maine Historic Preservation historical archaeologist Leith Smith in […]
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Health care apprenticeship students earn support specialist certification
LEWISTON — A new health care pathways apprenticeship class is scheduled to begin at Lewiston Adult Education this month. English language learners will receive health care certification along with English language immersion. The Health Care Pathway program is divided into three sections, beginning with Health Care Foundations, continuing with Personal Support Specialist training and ending […]