AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Forest Service, and 211 Maine remind residents and visitors to protect themselves from browntail moth hairs this fall. Browntail moth caterpillars shed tiny, toxic hairs that can get stirred up during outdoor activities such as raking, […]
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Blood drive continues through Red Cross’ Sleeves Up virtual campaign
The “One Lewiston” effort aims to collect 1,025 units of blood.
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Mid-Coast Audubon bird seed sale fundraiser runs through Nov. 2
The Mid-Coast Audubon is selling bird seed and suet through Saturday, Nov. 2, to raise funds to support bird conservation and educational programming. Orders can be placed at midcoast.maineaudubon.org or by a mail-in form available there. Seed must be picked up between 10 a.m. and noon Saturday, Nov. 9, at one of two locations: Plants […]
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Maine Music Society online auction kicks off Nov. 2
Celebrating Community is planned for Nov. 2. at the Franco Center.
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Tables available to rent at Turner craft fair set for Nov. 9
TURNER — Tables are available for a craft fair set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Turner Center Universalist Church on Route 117 across from the gazebo. Tables, for rent for only, will cost $20. To reserve one or for more information call 207-225-3945. Check out upcoming area events!
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Farmington’s Operation Santa Claus applications available
FARMINGTON — Operation Santa Claus applications are available at United Way, 218 Fairbanks Road, or Madore’s Market, 103 Temple Road, in West Farmington or printed off the Farmington Elks Lodge’s Facebook page.. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 22. Completed forms can be dropped off at the Op Santa building mailbox at the Elks […]
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UMaine Extension plans virtual business planning for producers program
ORONO — Registration is open for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Business Planning for Producers course. The course is designed for aspiring producers as well as new and beginning producers in the first or second year in production. Participants will learn about the core concepts of business operations, finance, management and marketing. Planned for […]
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High Peaks Alliance receives lumber donation for benches
EAST MADRID — The High Peaks Alliance recently recently received a donation of lumber by Ginni Robie of Madrid, which has enabled the creation of six Aldo Leopold benches along the Perham Stream Birding Trail. These benches, crafted by Greg West of New Portland, are a significant enhancement to the trail, making it more accessible […]
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UMaine Farmington set to present Supreme Court Case Review Oct. 24
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington plans to commemorate Constitution Day 2024 with its 18th annual discussion of significant past and upcoming cases before the Supreme Court. This year’s event is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in room C23 in UMF Roberts Learning Center, 270 Main St. The free […]