HARTLAND — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will present “UNPLUGGED,” an all-acoustic live country music show on Sunday, April 21 at 1 p.m. at the Irving Tanning Community Center, 62 Elm St, Hartland. The show will feature a great line-up of legendary Maine country and bluegrass performers, all members of the […]

REGION — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Volunteer Maine, launched a new online training for individuals getting started in a volunteer management role. Three self-paced courses make up the Introductory Volunteer Management micro-credential. Level 1, which takes about four hours to complete, provides an overview of what a volunteer manager does and […]

FARMINGTON — It’s that time of year again – time for Maine’s Mega Yard Sale benefiting Franklin County Animal Shelter. The sale will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine at the Farmington Fairgrounds, 292 High Street. Booths are assigned on a “first come, first served” basis, […]

STATE — Spring bursts onto the scene in Maine the first weekend of May, and this year, it coincides with the highly anticipated 12th Annual Maine Pottery Tour. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, for a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant ceramics scene in Maine. This self-guided tour is […]

FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon is proud to present a talk by Dr. Matthew Chatfield titled, “Everything you didn’t realize you needed to know about turtles in Maine.” The talk will be held live in Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall on the UMF campus at 173 High Street in Farmington on Wednesday, April 10 at 7 […]

Sunrise service NEW PORTLAND — Looking for an Easter Celebration? Join the Western Mountains Baptist Church on Easter morning, March 31. Everyone is welcome. The morning will kick off at sunrise, at 6:20 a.m. Dress warm for the gathering outside at the foot of the cross. Pastor Tom DuBois will share a brief account of […]

REGION — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant will host a series of in-person workshops for individuals interested in participating in the Signs of the Seasons citizen science project. The first training is scheduled for Thursday, April 4 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Stimpson’s Point in Brunswick. Additional workshops will be […]

LIVERMORE FALLS — There was lots of green to be seen at the George Bunten Post 10 American Legion breakfast, even though it was the day before St. Patrick’s Day. Plates filled with scrambled eggs, stuffed French toast, home fries, bacon and sausage, not to mention homemade cinnamon rolls, were given an extra hand from […]

REGION — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area and other area non-profits are working hard to meet the short- and long-term needs of individuals and families in our community. Through United Way’s Very Basics Fund we focus on helping those struggling with the rising costs of the essentials. Increased food prices, high heating costs, […]

STATE — The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) is currently accepting applications for the Lydia R. Laurendeau Scholarship Fund.   Established in 2013, the Laurendeau Fund provides renewable scholarship support to young women who are graduating seniors from high schools in Maine pursuing post-secondary education in science or engineering at a four-year university. There is a preference for […]