Modern Woodmen of America celebrated the literacy work of Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties, and honored “Hometown Heroes” Elizabeth Cooke, Maggie Davis, Greta Espeaignnette, Claire Levesque, and Aishah Wolfstone, at a MWA members meeting Sept. 19 at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay. The five Literacy Volunteers tutors were celebrated as a team […]
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Lewiston library to offer seed sowing workshop Nov. 2
Reservations are recommended for this program; all supplies will be provided.
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
An Essentials of College Planning virtual session is set for 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30.
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UMaine Farmington to host lecture on life science economy Oct. 25
The University of Maine at Farmington Public Forum series is set to present a lecture by biology professor Timothy Breton, “Making waves with big ideas on science education and research in western Maine.” In this talk, Breton will discuss growing the life science economy in Maine and the National Science Foundation grants that he recently […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on history of Maine’s rivers Oct. 23
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Maine’s Rivers: Subsistence to Sewers to Sustainability over Five centuries” at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23. In this talk, Lloyd Irland will discuss a series of distinct periods in the history of Maine’ rivers spanning five […]
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WinterKids License to Chill Celebration set for Portland Nov. 9
WinterKids plans to hold its 12th annual License to Chill Celebration, presented by Mt. Abram Ski Resort & Bike Park, from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. This year’s event will be at a new venue, Après at 148 Anderson St. in Portland. The celebration has become a cornerstone of Maine’s winter social calendar, drawing […]
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Lewiston library, Senior College to host Oct. 24 talk on Croatia
AUBURN — Bill Frayer of Lewiston is set to be the featured speaker at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Auburn Public Library. The library is hosting him through the Senior College in the Community program — a collaboration between Lewiston-Auburn Senior College and the library. The event will be held in the library’s […]
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Mexico association sets Oct. 29 as last day to remove cemetery items
MEXICO — Farrington-Morton Cemetery Association requests all arrangements, artificial plants, containers and any other décor be removed by Sunday, Oct. 29. This is to make it possible for the sexton to prepare and clean the cemetery for winter. For more information, call Jennifer Piper at 207-357-4572. Check out other area events!
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Volunteers needed for Shaker Villages’ fall work day
Shaker Villages’ annual fall work day is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, rain or shine. Volunteers are needed to help complete the season’s chores. Firewood stacking, herb processing, packing the shop merchandise and garden work are among the group projects for the day. The group will share a large meal […]
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Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club plans Walk for Polio Awareness for Oct. 24
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is set to host a Walk for Polio Awareness on World Polio Day at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. Participants will meet at Stella’s on the Square, 6 North high St. in Bridgton, and walk down Main Street to Queen’s Head Pub, 271 Main St., promoting awareness of the importance […]