The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust plans to host its annual picnic on Friday, Aug. 9, at Saddleback Mountain, 976 Saddleback Mountain Road in Rangeley. Those who attend can learn about the trust’s latest work and upcoming projects geared toward shaping the future of the trust and conservation in the Rangeley region for years to come. […]
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Maine Reptile Expo set for Aug. 4 in Lewiston
LEWISTON — The 23rd annual Maine Reptile Expo, a climate controlled event, is set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at The Colisee, 190 Birch St. It will include onsite parking for up to 700 cars with full concessions including wine and beer. Mr. Drew’s KIDS ZONE will feature a walk in […]
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Poland Busy Bees offer Verrill’s Vegetable Stand shares
The Poland Busy Bees have purchased 10 $50 community-supported agriculture shares at Verrill’s Vegetable Stand in Poland. The shares will be given to the first 10 people who live in Poland, Minot or Mechanic Falls, and who can prove that they are receiving some form of low income assistance. For more information, call 207-998-2301. Check […]
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Buckfield Junior/Senior High School lists honor students
Buckfield Junior/Senior High School has named the following students to its third trimester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic school year. High honors Grade 12: Mya Austin, Justin Lucas and Caylie Principe. Grade 11: Brittany Carrier, Nicholas Maney, Cori Merrill and Noah Smith. Grade 10: Gunnar Hicks. Grade 9: Grace Lebida. Grade 8: Bodin Gray, […]
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Lewiston Public Schools to participate in food programs
Lewiston Public Schools is participating in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no charge to all children. For more information, call a participating institution listed below. Montello Elementary School, 405 East Ave. — 207-795-4150; […]
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Wilton church to take lunch orders for Aug. 3 festival
Lunches will feature fresh clear meat lobster roll.
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Bridgton Rotary Club to hold Community Kettle Aug. 1
Those who would like to help at this free community event can email [email protected].
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Farmington society to host Sun-Porch Soirée Aug. 3
The Farmington Historical Society is set to hold its annual Sun-Porch Soirée at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Hiram Ramsdell or “Octagon” House at 126 High St. The evening will feature homemade hors d’oeuvres, desserts and summer punch. Music will be played on the grand piano, while visitors view unusual silent auction items. […]
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Loon Echo Trail Race Series set to begin Aug. 3
The inaugural trail running race series takes place across three trail networks owned and managed by Loon Echo Land Trust.
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Over $105K to support regional organizations, projects
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — More than $105,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants are set to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. MaineCF’s Western Mountains Grantmaking Committee awarded $94,450 to 14 regional organizations through the foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. MaineCF donors with advised funds made three additional grants totaling $11,477. […]