In celebration of Co-op Month this October, cooperatives across Maine are set to hold a three-part webinar series, “Enhancing Co-op Workplace Well-being: Streamlining Systems and Enriching Employee Lives.” Starting Wednesday, Oct. 9, this series is designed to meet the needs of both co-op leaders and employees, offering practical knowledge and fostering connections within the cooperative […]
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An Angel’s Wing Charity Ball returns for Oct. 12 gala
AUBURN — An Angel’s Wing is set to hold its seventh annual Charity Ball from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza. There will be live entertainment, a silent auction, gourmet dining, and inspiring stories from individuals who have been positively impacted by An Angel’s Wing. The event […]
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Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular set for South Paris Oct. 17-19
SOUTH PARIS — The 11th annual Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular is set for 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 17-19, at the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St. There will be more than 300 carved pumpkins and intricate displays featuring a “circus” theme. Outside, in the garden, guests will experience the displays of pumpkins and lights, […]
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Norway library presentation to cover historic author homes Oct. 17
NORWAY — Tess Chakkalakal, professor of Africana Studies and English at Bowdoin College, plans to present a program about the homes of Sarah Orne Jewett, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Nathaniel Hawthorne at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Chakkalakal will talk about these authors, the history […]
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Greene Historical Society to cover historic post cards Oct. 17
Maine historian Lew Alessio will share vintage images of the village in its heyday.
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UMaine Farmington to host legislative candidates Oct. 16
Questions for candidates should be submitted by Tuesday, Oct. 8.
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Mt. Blue Area Garden Club to hold Oct. 15 presentation
Gardener Barbara Emerson’s free presentation will focus on edible landscape design.
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Lewiston bridge, cribbage winners named
Lewiston Bridge Club Winners at the Lewiston Bridge Club on Oct. 1 were Roger Labbe of Lisbon and Les Buzzell of Auburn, who placed first; tied for second were Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Mike Quinn of Otisfield, with Linda Smith of Oxford and Pat Quinn of Otisfield; and Ron Reynolds of Auburn and Pete […]
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Mexico association sets Oct. 14 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 Monday, Oct. 14. This allows the sexton to prepare and clean the cemetery for winter. For more information, call Jennifer Piper at 207-357-4572. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Junior Achievement of Maine to induct 2024 laureates Nov. 4
PORTLAND – Junior Achievement’s Maine Business Hall of Fame is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring St. The highlight of the event is inducting the 2024 laureates into the hall of fame. This year’s laureates are Ellen Belknap, SMRT Architects and Engineers; Peter “Andi” Vigue, […]