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Treat Memorial Library announces upcoming programming
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St., recently announced it is going fine free. Fines will no longer be collected; existing charges for overdue materials will be waived, according to a news release from Alana Knapp, Treat Memorial Library assistant director. The fine-free policy will only apply to overdue items. There will still […]
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South Paris library to collect hats, mittens for Christmas for Kids
SOUTH PARIS — The Paris Public Library at 37 Market Square is conducting a hat and mitten drive for Christmas for Kids. The library seeks handmade and/or purchased items. A collection box will be available starting Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the library. If yarn is needed, or for more information, call the library at 207-743-6994. […]
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Phillips center to host Pumpkins on Parade, pie/bake sale Oct. 30
PHILLIPS — The Pumpkins on Parade event and pie and baked goods sale are scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St. Doors will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All pumpkins must be delivered between 8:30 and 10 a.m. No late entries will […]
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Tuition-free online classes available for Maine residents
New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for November to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. Classes include single and multi-session classes, provided in interactive and self-paced online formats. The full class schedule with offerings for November 2022 […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on teaching, research, outreach efforts
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Fulfilling our Land Grant Mission: Engaging Communities in Teaching, Research and Outreach.” The talk will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, both in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the UMaine campus in […]
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Coats for Kids pick-up site open in Jay
JAY — The Salvation Army has dropped off Coats for Kids items at Double Bubble Laundry Mat in the Jay Plaza. Coats are available free of charge while supplies last. For more information, email [email protected]. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Montello Manor to accept trick or treaters on Halloween
LEWISTON — Montello Manor, 540 College St., is scheduled to be open for trick or treating on Halloween from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. People should enter through the dining room’s double glass doors. Check out other upcoming area events!
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UMaine receives Forest Service grant for National Wood Bank project
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded $62,500 to the University of Maine for the National Wood Bank project, which has the goal of providing operating support for national research and outreach programming related to wood banks. Wood banks have been around for a long time, although not always recognized or called wood banks. […]
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Riverside Cemetery announces self-guided historical tour
LEWISTON — A self-guided historical tour is available for Riverside Cemetery, 192 Summer St. Founded shortly after Lewiston was incorporated as a city, the cemetery spans more than 40 acres and contains more than 9,000 graves, including those of many of the area’s most historical figures. That includes Civil War generals, mayors, governors, and founders […]