Preservation group seeks nominations YARMOUTH — The annual Maine Preservation Honor Awards celebrate excellence in historic preservation leadership, rehabilitation and craft. Since 1998, Maine Preservation has recognized historic preservation successes across Maine and the people that make them happen. Anyone who know of a preservation project or a statewide preservation leader who deserves to be […]
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Learn about wildlife in photo presentation FREEPORT — Harpswell author Ed Robinson will be at the Freeport Community Library showing “The Wonder of Maine’s Wildlife,” a photo presentation featuring some of Maine’s iconic wildlife. There will also be animal calls and anecdotes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 15. Robinson’s book, “Nature Notes from […]
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AUBURN — Danville Junction Grange, Old Danville Road and Grange Street, will hold its annual Indoor Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13. There will be crafts, baked goods, plants and jewelry for sale, as well as bargains at the white elephant table. Muffins, hot dogs, chips and beverages will be […]
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_____________dated______________ Information on asylum seekers available FARMINGTON — United Way in Portland is partnering with the City of Portland and other organizations to respond to the recent influx of asylum seekers legally entering the U.S. and going to Portland. While the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is not directly involved in the situation, the […]
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Big Swing Tournament benefits ‘Bigs’ BRUNSWICK — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick’s annual Big Swing Tournament will be held on Friday, Sept. 13, at the Brunswick Golf Club, 165 River Road. A shotgun start will open the tournament at 9 a.m. The organization’s goal is to raise $42,000 at The Big Swing, which will […]
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Information on asylum seekers available FARMINGTON — United Way in Portland is partnering with the City of Portland and other organizations to respond to the recent influx of asylum seekers legally entering the U.S. and going to Portland. While the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is not directly involved in the situation, the organization […]
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OCSWCD Conservation Photo Contest open OXFORD — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District is announcing the 2019 Conservation Photo Contest. The district is looking for the best conservation photo in the field of agriculture, forestry, soil and water or wildlife to appear on the cover of the 2019 Annual Report. A prize package […]
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Music students to showcase progress RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host a Student Music Recital at the RFA Lakeside Theater at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5. Students taking private lessons locally, as well as those students participating in the CASA Band, will showcase their progress this year. Admission is free but […]
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Mineral museum looking for volunteers BETHEL — The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum in downtown Bethel is looking for docents before the grand opening, which is rapidly approaching. Docents will be the public face of the museum, guide tours and help interpret the galleries. Docents are the touchstone of MMGM’s educational mission, providing an important […]
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Bishop Deeley to celebrate Memorial Day Mass PORTLAND — Masses and prayer services are planned for churches and cemeteries around Maine on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25 to 27. Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate a Memorial Day Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, in the Chapel of the Holy Rosary at St. Peter’s […]