STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension will offer an in-person International Maple Grading School on Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26 starting at 8:30 a.m. both days. The 2-day workshop will be held at the UMaine Extension Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth. The course includes […]
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Extension offers native seed sowing workshops
STATE — Registration is now open for two native seed sowing workshops offered this fall by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and McLaughlin Garden and Homestead. The workshops will be held on October 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth and on November 8 from 2 – 4 p.m. […]
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Cornhole Tournament LOCKE MILLS — Join us at the Locke Mills American Legion for a Cornhole Tournament on October 20 at 1 p.m. Ticket Auction in Norway NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main Street in Norway, will host a ticket auction on Saturday, November 9. Viewing will be from 3-5 p.m., with […]
Political portal launched to empower youth leaders
STATE — Maine Youth Action has just launched the Maine Youth Political Portal (MYPP) on October 11. The MYPP is an online resource and inspiration made by and for young Mainers interested in civic engagement, especially those looking to run for publicly elected political office. It consists of a library of informational and training resources, […]
SeniorsPlus seeks new members for Advisory Council
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, seeks dedicated individuals to join its Advisory Council. The Advisory Council, a requirement under the Older Americans Act, provides valuable advice on issues concerning older adults and Older Americans Act programs. Council members play a crucial role in advocating for […]
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Lunch RUMFORD — The monthly Community Potluck social lunches have started up again. October’s will be the third Saturday of the month, on October 19, at 11:30 a.m. in the church community room. Bring a dish to share if you can. Drinks provided. Enjoy food and fellowship with old and new friends. The lunch is […]
Community walking program starts Nov. 5
BETHEL — Walking in the Gould Academy Field House will be back soon for fall and winter on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The first date is Thursday, Nov. 5, from 1-2 p.m. at the Gould Academy Field House on Church St. in Bethel. Walk and talk with new and returning friends and community members. There is […]
Bethel Rotary at work
BETHEL — Bethel Rotarians are already hard at work collecting donations (furniture, housewares, etc) for the 2025 Yardsale. Anyone interested in donating items, please reach out via e-mail to [email protected] Pick-ups are scheduled for Tuesdays and, please note, we do not accept sleeper sofas, clothing, old appliances or exercise equipment. We do reserve the right […]
Bethel airport fly-in Oct. 12
BETHEL — The Bethel Regional Airport will host its second Annual Fall Fly-In and Open House on Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This event is held in conjunction with Sunday River’s Fall Festival and is intended to draw pilots from Maine and the surrounding region to showcase the airport, highlighting its […]
Safe Voices to Honor Good Shepherd Food Bank
LEWISTON — Safe Voices, the domestic violence and sex trafficking resource center serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties, will honor Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine as one of two awardees at the agency’s Fall Fête and Community Awards on October 24. Good Shepherd Food Bank will receive the agency’s Kimberley Wilson Community Partner Award […]