The 36th annual Winthrop Arts Festival is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in downtown Winthrop. Local artists and artisans will showcase their works. This year’s festival features a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, drawing, prints, notecards, photography, wood, metal and fabric arts. For more information, visit winthropchamber.org. Check […]
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Erskine Academy to host new student orientation Aug. 27
SOUTH CHINA — All incoming freshmen or new students and their parents can attend Erskine Academy’s new student orientation, set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, in the 309 Windsor Road gym. The first day of school for freshmen only will be Wednesday, Aug. 28. For more information, call the school at 207-445-2962 Check […]
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Cut flower production workshop offered in Newcastle Aug. 20
NEWCASTLE — The Maine New Farmers Project at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer a farm visit from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Veggies To Table Farm, 27 Bailey Lane. Executive Director Erica Berman will discuss cut flower production on the farm. This event is geared toward people interested in […]
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Maine’s premiere of ‘America’s Forests’ to be held Aug. 27
Two episodes focusing on sustainability and innovation in Maine’s forest and tourism industries will be shown in Bangor.
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West Paris Legion accepting reservations for Aug. 17 supper
To reserve a meal, call 207-381-0504.
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Historical association’s Preservation Party set for Sept. 8 in Dresden
Entrance to the party is by reservation only.
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Craft fair/yard sale set for Auburn Aug. 17
Craft tables will be available for $10.
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Strong’s Sandy River Festival returns Aug. 24
STRONG — The Sandy River Festival, a celebration of the beauty and history of the river, is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. The festival, to be held along the banks of the Sandy River, will include activities, live music and food trucks. This year’s festival features author Bill Roorbach, who […]
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Maine Warden Service to host information sessions
The Maine Warden Service seeks new team members dedicated to conserving Maine’s fish, wildlife, and other natural resources and protecting the people who enjoy them. Those interested in becoming a Maine game warden can attend an information meetings to learn how to become one, how to prepare for the hiring process, meet current staff, and […]
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Margaret Chase Smith Appreciation Day set for Aug. 26
A Margaret Chase Smith Appreciation Day is set for 4-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at the Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Ave. in Skowhegan. The celebration is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Staff remarks will be given at 4:45 p.m., followed by a gallery talk given by exhibiting Maine […]