The Jeep poker run starts at 1 p.m. with a cash prize for the best hand.
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Night sky tour set for Fayette Oct. 28
The hike up Surry Hill is about 1.5-2.0 miles round trip with 200 feet of elevation gain.
Scholarships recognize emerging college leaders
Local students are from South Paris, Pittston and Harrison.
UMaine Augusta to host Cyber Range Open House Sept. 18
AUGUSTA — A Cyber Range Open House is set for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the University of Maine at Augusta Cyber Lab in the Randal Student Center, Room 246, 46 University Drive. The open house will also be available in real time via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Attendees can […]
Explore Maine’s aquaculture industry with new virtual field trips from 4-H
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is launching of virtual field trips, a way for youth learners to explore Maine’s aquaculture industry. These immersive online experiences bring aquaculture to life, offering participants the chance to step inside cutting-edge facilities and learn directly from industry experts. Through the power of virtual reality and accessible browser-based tools, […]
Town of Jay taking requests for absentee ballots
JAY — Absentee ballot applications are now available for the Nov. 5 election. Absentee ballots will be sent to voters beginning in early October and available through Thursday, Oct. 31. After Oct. 31, voters must meet the special circumstances requirement to be eligible for an absentee ballot. Voters who will be at least 65 years […]
Kingfield Harvest Festival to feature music, food, events for kids
KINGFIELD — The 10th annual Harvest Festival, hosted and organized by Maine Mountain Children’s House, is set for 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Mountain Village Farm B&B, 164 Main St. The fundraiser welcomes people from across the region for an afternoon of live music, fresh food, and children-focused activities and events. Proceeds will […]
Appeal seeks to revoke license of Poppy’s Redemption Center in Jay
Poppy’s Redemption Center is under threat of closing just two months after opening at 246 Main St., according to a post on its Facebook page Sept. 11.
Scholarships available to adult learners in Franklin County
The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 18.
Maine Cancer Foundation awards $316K in grants
FALMOUTH — The Maine Cancer Foundation recently awarded seven grants, totaling $316,000, to organizations across the state. These grants will support projects aimed at reducing cancer risk for Mainers through various evidence-based initiatives. Local grantees include Healthy Androscoggin in Lewiston, Community Immunity: A Collaborative Effort to Raise HPV Vaccinations Rates in Androscoggin County, which received […]