NEW GLOUCESTER — The Sabbathday Lake Shakers plan to celebrate the 250th anniversary of he first Shakers arrived in America, pioneering racial and gender equality and launching a legacy of inventions like the circular saw blade, flat broom, paper seed envelope and more. The Shakers’ Arrival Day will be celebrated Tuesday, Aug. 6, a commemorative […]
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Foundation announces 2024 Cohort of John T. Gorman Fellows
Through a yearlong program of leadership development, coaching and peer support, the Fellowship is designed to strengthen the ability of leaders to impact systems change at a policy and practice level.
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Foundation seeks applications for its $50K composer award
The application opens on Thursday, Aug. 1, and closes on Oct. 1.
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Auburn Public Library to launch of Shelf Life magazine
The Auburn Public Library has announced the launch of its new monthly magazine Shelf Life, set to debut in early August. This publication aims to engage, inform and inspire the community by showcasing the diverse resources, services and events offered by the library. Shelf Life Magazine will feature: Exclusive interviews: Get to know the librarians, […]
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Jailhouse Rock event set for Wiscasset Aug. 10
The Old Jail and Museum in Wiscasset is set to host a Jailhouse Rock event at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at 133 Federal St. The all-ages event offers dancing, food, lawn games, and tours of the jail cells. There will be an evening of music by the jazz-rock-blues band Leopard Girls, led by musician/composer […]
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Kennebec Land Trust to host Celebration of Land Conservation
The Kennebec Land Trust is set to celebrate another successful year of advancing land conservation throughout the Kennebec River and Lakes Region. This year’s event will take place over three days, with opportunities to learn more about the organization’s recent conservation accomplishments, latest trail improvements, and upcoming projects, and to connect with KLT staff, board […]
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Canton Lake Days set for Aug. 10
CANTON — The Lake Anasagunticook Association is set to hold its annual Lake Days celebration at the Canton Boat Launch, 7 Staples Hill Road, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. Additionally, kayak races and “blindfold” canoe races will be held on the Canton Beach beginning at 9:45 a.m., and there will be […]
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Foundation awards 16 organizations grants
The grants funded from the REALTOR® Affordable Housing Fund offer non-profit organizations assistance in helping Maine’s most vulnerable households with providing meaningful housing solutions.
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Phillips Scout receives Eagle rank
For his Eagle project, he built a handicapped-accessible picnic table for Shadagee Housing in Phillips.
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Wilton church to host blueberry festival Aug. 2, 3
Wilton United Methodist Church Blueberry Festival is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3, at 600 Main St. The two-day event celebrating all things blueberry will kick off Friday with a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pies will cost $16-$18. The lobster roll lunch will […]