CAMDEN — Restoration ecologist Amy Thomsen plans to discuss why to use native plants in landscapes, as well as the benefits to gardening with them, in a free Camden Garden Club lecture Thursday, Oct. 27. The one-hour talk is open to the public and also will be livestreamed on Zoom from the Camden American Legion, […]
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West Paris church changes location of Oct. 30 service
The First Universalist Church of West Paris plans to change the location of its Sunday, Oct. 30, worship service. Originally scheduled to be held at the South Paris Universalist Church as part of church exchanges, the service now will be held at 9 a.m. at the First Universalist Church of West Paris, 208 Main St. […]
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Maine farm, ranch network seeks agricultural grant applications
Funding is available for projects that support agricultural well-being.
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Trunk or Treat event set for Lisbon Falls church
LISBON FALLS — A potluck supper and Trunk or Treat event, sponsored by churches and the Knights of Columbus council, is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Road. Activities include trick or treating at cars in the lower lot, bobbing for apples, a doughnut on a string […]
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Jay VFW to host trunk or treat event
The VFW in Jay plans to host a trunk or treat event for the community from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at 64 Jewell St. A Halloween dance also is scheduled for members and guests from 6 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.; costumes are optional. Music will be provided by […]
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Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home to host Halloween party
RAYMOND — Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home, now involved in the second phase of its fundraising effort to repair, upgrade and sustain the historic house, plans to hold a Halloween party from 7 to 9 p .m. Saturday, Oct. 29, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 40 Hawthorne Road. The free event will feature music, […]
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Lewiston Senior Cribbage League names recent winners
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced results for the week of Oct. 20. Cindy Boyd (alone) placed first; Richard Cloutier and Val Madore placed second; Maurice Gagne and Gerry Roy came in third place; Terry Parent and Connie Pleau placed fourth; and Muffett Dulac and Ron Maheux took fifth place. The league plays at […]
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Crafters sought for Saint Dominic Academy Holiday Festival
AUBURN — The 16th Saint Dominic Academy Holiday Festival organizers seek vendors for its event set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, on the Auburn campus, 121 Gracelawn Ave. To register, or for more information, call the academy at 207-782-6911 or email [email protected]. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Lisbon to hold annual harvest festival Oct. 29
The 13th annual Lisbon Harvest Festival is set for 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the MTM Rec Center, 18 School St. in Lisbon Falls. The festival, organized by Positive Change Lisbon, provides an opportunity for local nonprofit groups to raise money for their programs, according to a news release from Lynette Carver, harvest festival […]
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Franco-American society to host archivist at Oct. 29 meeting
AUBURN — The Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society plans to hold its fall meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. There will be a brief business meeting followed by light refreshments and a presentation by guest speaker Anna Faherty from 11 a.m. to noon. Maine families may be […]