In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of all of God’s creatures, churches and other locations throughout the Diocese of Portland are set to hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services in October. People can bring their pets to have them blessed and gently sprinkled with holy […]
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University of Maine at Farmington to present forum on mental health Oct. 9
This panel discussion will explore challenges and resources related to supporting an individual’s mental health needs at home, in school and in the community.
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Spectrum Generations’ Celebrity Chef Challenge raises more than $50K
AUGUSTA — Three Maine chefs went head to head Sept. 16 at the Augusta Civic Center, competing in Spectrum Generations’ 12th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge fundraiser and serving more than 200 guests. Chef Michael Gosselin of bon Vivant, 133 Lisbon St., Lewiston received the Judges’ Choice Award, and Chef Steven Dumas, an Augusta native and […]
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Leeds Historical Society plans autumn walks
LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society plans to hold the following autumn walks. Indian Carry and much more will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Attendees can explore the Indian Carry across the delta of the Dead River into the Androscoggin Lake. Remnants of White & Son’s sawmill and the old railroad road trestle […]
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Talk on ‘Perils & Pitfalls of LEDs’ set via Zoom Oct. 9
Tom Baker’s presentation covers the topic of electromagnetic radiation and the impacts of Light Emitting Diodes on human and environmental health.
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Fort Western to host archaeological bus tour Oct. 19
Registration closes Friday, Oct. 11, at 4 p.m.
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Conversations allow participants to design future of Merrymeeting Trail
BOWDOINHAM — This fall, people can take part in designing the future Merrymeeting Trail. During October, there are set to be a series of four community conversation meetings focused on the trail that will be held in the towns along the trail route: Bowdoinham, Richmond, Gardiner, and Topsham. All are invited to attend. The meeting […]
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Talk on vagrant birds set for Farmington Oct. 9
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon is sponsoring a live talk by Professor Herb Wilson, “Vagrant Birds Seen in Maine.” The free talk is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Thomas Auditorium in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Preble Hall, 173 High St. Wilson will explore some of the research that has been […]
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Author to join Finding Our Voices book club discussion
Andre Dubus III is the October guest of the Finding Our Voices Women’s Online Book Club during Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. The event is free and open to women everywhere, whether or not they identify as survivors of domestic abuse. The discussion, set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, will be about the […]
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SeniorsPlus to offer classes in October
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus is set to offer classes in October at its Lewiston, Wilton or Norway locations, online or hybrid. Locations include 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible and hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For […]