Volunteers to help direct and cheer on runners along the course are still needed.
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Rangeley church to host blessing of animals Oct. 6
The custom of blessing animals is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi and his love for all creatures great and small.
Maine Country Music Hall of Fame Extravaganza set for Oct. 6
The three-hour live show will feature a lineup of Maine Country Music Hall of Famers from all over the state.
‘Get Ready to Vote’ concert planned in Farmington Sept. 26
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine Farmington is set to host a free “Get Ready to Vote” concert at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, on the Emery Community Arts Center lawn on Main Street. Those who haven’t yet registered to vote can do so at the concert. Ruth Hill, 2017 grand prize winner of the […]
Friends of Wilson Lake to conduct watershed survey Sept. 26, 27
WILTON — The Friends of Wilson Lake, in partnership with the town of Wilton, is conducting a watershed survey of the developed land area within the Wilson Lake, Varnum Pond and Pease Pond watersheds as part of a long-term effort to protect and improve the water quality of these lakes. The purpose of the survey, […]
High Tunnels Training Series to be offered in Oxford County
The Cooperative Extension in Oxford County is set to offer a High Tunnels Training Series in October. The workshop series is designed to introduce farmers, gardeners and agricultural enthusiasts to the fundamentals of high tunnel production. A high tunnel, also known as a hoop greenhouse or hoophouse, can be an invaluable tool for growing in […]
Leeds student receives Parsons Family Scholarship
Bella Sturtevant of Leeds has been awarded The Maine Community Foundation’s Parsons Family Scholarship. She plans to attend Rhode Island College. The scholarship provides support for LGBTQ+ graduating seniors and their allies at Maine high schools in pursuit of post-secondary study. Graduating high school seniors of any gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion or […]
Peer-led recovery center to hold grand opening Sept. 26 in Lewiston
Highlights include guided tours of The Sanctuary, which offers safe spaces for peer support services and harm reduction services.
L-A Rotary Club welcomes new members
Rev. George Sheats and Joseph Philippon were welcomed by Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club President Larry Delhagen.
University of Maine at Farmington to host legislative candidates Oct. 2
Members of the public are invited to a question and answer session.