This event will be held at the Merrymeeting Bay Wildlife Management Area in Bowdoinham.
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State launches online tools for community planning
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Municipal Planning Assistance Program has released two online tools to help Maine communities plan for the future. The Maine Comprehensive Plan Data Portal and Mapping Services StoryMap offers a one-stop shop for essential data and maps needed to create comprehensive plans. These plans serve as blueprints […]
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Rally For Recovery set for Lewiston park Sept. 14
LEWISTON — The 4th annual Rally For Recovery is scheduled for noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Kennedy Park at 120 Park St. The free event will include testimonials, resource speakers, musical performances, resource tabling, informational materials, food and children’s activity, according to a news release from William J. Wallace Jr., chair of the Lewiston […]
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Lakes & Mountains walk to end Alzheimer’s set for Sept. 14
LEWISTON — The Alzheimer’s Association seeks participants for its Lakes & Mountains Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Simard Payne Park in Lewiston, set for Saturday, Sept. 14. The event is a fundraiser to increase awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. On walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the Promise Garden ceremony […]
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First of 3 Quebecois documentaries to be shown Sept. 11
LEWISTON — The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine is set to host a viewing of the documentary “Une histoire sur le goût de la langue,” with discussion at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 51 Westminster St. The Quebecois Fall Film Series is hosted by Libraries & Learning at Lewiston-Auburn Campus. There […]
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Educators’ association to meet in Lewiston Sept. 11
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association is set to meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Montello Heights, 550 College St. The meal costs $10. Madelyn Given will speak about her latest travel adventure. This is the 70th anniversary of AREA. The association extends an invite for coffee, cheese and crackers to help […]
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Greater Androscoggin Humane Society to host Golden Paw Awards
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is set to host the Golden Paw Awards on Thursday, Sept. 12. The event, recognizing the life-saving work of GAHS and honoring those who support its mission, raises awareness and funds to help vulnerable pets in the community. The evening includes a dinner catered by Grazi To Go, […]
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Winthrop society to host history talk about apples Sept. 12
This evening event will begin with the second annual apple pie bake-off starting at 5 p.m.
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Central Maine Power guidance to be offered in Jay Sept. 12
JAY — A Central Maine Power representative plans to provide customer service from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Jay Town Office, 340 Main St. The representative will provide education and guidance for customers and residents seeking to understand their bills, who need account assistance, want to understand their usage, and more. […]
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Talk on Maine Audubon’s legislative summary set for Sept. 11
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon plans to sponsor a talk by Maine Audubon’s Advocacy and Outreach Manager Nick Lund on the organization’s legislative victories in the 131st Maine Legislature. The free presentation “Maine Audubon’s Legislative Summary” is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Thomas Auditorium of the University of Maine at Farmington’s Preble […]