EAST WINTHROP — Kennebec Land Trust and Michaeline Mulvey, president of the Maine Mycological Association, plan to host a mushroom walk at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. People can look for and learn about mushrooms at the Weston Woods Preserve. Mulvey will talk about habitat requirements, collection techniques, identification methods, book and website resources, cooking […]
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Winthrop center seeks space reservations for Oct. 15 lawn sale
Winthrop History and Heritage Center is taking space reservations for its lawn sale. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the 107 Main St. center in Winthrop. To reserve a space, call Natalie Weise at 207-395-5450. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Tanglewood to celebrate 40th year with public festival Oct. 8
LINCOLNVILLE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center plans to host a public festival and dinner to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8, at 1 Tanglewood Road in Lincolnville. Events will be held throughout the day, beginning at 8 a.m. Activities include a fun […]
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UMaine Farmington to celebrate Constitution Day Oct. 5
FARMINGTON — The U.S. Constitution, a landmark document of the Western world, will again be celebrated on the University of Maine at Farmington campus with the 16th annual Constitution Day presentation on the U.S. Supreme Court. This preview and review by James Melcher, UMF professor of political science, is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. […]
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Winthrop student graduates from Baylor University
WACO, Texas — Bryanna Lee Fox of Winthrop graduated Aug. 13 from Baylor University with a Master of Social Work degree from the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Local students named peer advisors at Western New England University
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Two local students have been named peer advisors for the 2022-23 academic year at Western New England University. Brianne Dube of Lewiston is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in health studies. Kaila Mank of Raymond is working toward a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in entrepreneurship. Peer advisors […]
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Fryeburg Academy students recognized for academic achievement
Fryeburg Academy student May Ki-ok “May” Shin has been named a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program, and fellow student Kyungyoon “Yuna” Lee has been named a commended student.High school juniors entered the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. According to the College Board, more […]
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Health network to offer range of free workshops during October
The Healthy Living for ME network plans to host free workshops scheduled to start up across the state in October. Topics addressed by the workshops include managing chronic conditions and chronic pain, improving fitness and balance, and managing diabetes. Healthy Living for ME welcomes referrals from healthcare providers. The network’s evidence-based programming can help patients […]
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Drivers association raises over $40K for camps Sunshine, Postcard
Maine Professional Drivers Association held driver appreciation and convoy for children events Sept. 12 and 18. The association raised more than $40,000 through the event to benefit Camp Sunshine and Camp Postcard. For the drivers appreciation event 459 trucks rolled through during the three hours of serving lunch at the south bound scale house on […]
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West Paris church announces October service schedule
First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced its October worship services. Worship services are scheduled for 9 a.m. every Sunday at 208 Main St., West Paris, with music by Tom Coolidge, followed with coffee hour, according to a news release from Suzanne Dunham, church member. Oct. 2, “Twilight and Evening Star,” is led by […]