The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is holding a See’s Candies winter fundraiser online. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be used towards operating expenses. Friday, Dec. 1, is the final day to order Christmas- and Hanukkah-themed wrapped boxes and candy items. People can purchase online from any state and have the product shipped to anywhere […]
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Maine Community College System launches webinar series
AUGUSTA — A new free monthly webinar series analyzing Maine workforce strategies launched this month with a conversation about managing remote workers. The series, called Business Blueprint: Workforce Strategies in Maine’s Evolving Economy, features guests with lived experience and subject matter expertise, sharing best practices, opportunities, and resources to benefit Maine businesses and workers. The […]
Farmington garden club to host chef Nov. 21
Andrew Hutchins plans to talk about his vision for a locally sourced, hyperconnected, multipurpose, and sustainable nutrition program that will add resiliency to the community.
Lewiston college to offer free land surveyor tech training
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in becoming qualified Land Surveyor Technicians. The Survey Technician I course provides preparatory training for a nationally recognized Land Survey Technician certification. The 12-hour course is set for 5 […]
Chester Greenwood Day Craft Fair organizers seek vendors for Dec. 2 event
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Chester Greenwood Day Craft Fair organizers seeks entrepreneurs, artists and crafters interested in selling their homemade and creative goods at the annual holiday event. This event is set from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Olsen Student Center on campus. The annual Chester Greenwood parade […]
Farmington Farmers’ Market announces holiday schedule
The Farmington Farmers’ Market has moved indoors to its winter home at the St. Joseph Center, 130 Quebec St. Farmington’s winter market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday, November through April. St. Joseph Center is located at the corner of Quebec and Middle streets, near the University of Maine at Farmington […]
WinterKids License to Chill Silent Auction opens
The auction will run through Dec. 7.
Monmouth-area youth selling poinsettias to raise funds for program
MONMOUTH — Monmouth Community Players’ MCPKids! program is running a poinsettia fundraiser along with its productions. The poinsettias can be picked up between 10 a.m. and noon Sunday, Dec. 10 at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. The plants cost $22 for one or $40 for two. For more information, visit monmouthcommunityplayers.org. Check […]
Madrid to launch holiday season Dec. 2 with tree lighting
Register for the Dec. 9 Santa gift bags event by Nov. 19.