BETHEL — Fall is harvest season, and what better time to learn about growing, discovering, and preserving local food. That’s the theme of Mahoosuc Land Trust’s inaugural Fall Festival on September 28 and 29. Apple expert John Bunker will kick off the festivities on Saturday night at the Gem Theater, talking about heirloom apple varieties, […]
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Maine Mineral & Gem Museum will provide critical research
BETHEL — On September 17 at 4 p.m., a fleet of new, highly sophisticated instrumentation, used for the study of pegmatite samples for Lithium, Boron, and other critical minerals, will be brought online at the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum (MMGM). “I am delighted to introduce our new state-of-the-art analytical facility,” said Dr. William “Skip” […]
Woodland Owner Appreciation Day slated
CASCO — Woodland owners with 10+ acres of woodlands are invited to gather at Sebago Lake State Park with a team of woodlands experts for a day of learning, lunch, and connections on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date Sunday, Sept. 29). Much of Maine’s forests are privately owned, and […]
Maine CDC launches immunization record mobile app
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has partnered with a new, free, mobile application, Docket, to allow Maine people to opt in to easily, quickly, and securely access their vaccine records through their smartphones and other mobile devices. Once an individual’s identity has been verified through the Docket app, […]
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GOP COUNTY — The Oxford County Republican Committee will meet at the Finnish-American Heritage Society, 8 Maple Street in West Paris, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10. Dinner will be served for a $15 donation to the Finnish-American Society. Nick Stone, Trump’s campaign director in Maine, will be present to update us on the […]
First Universalist announces September services
WEST PARIS — Sunday worship services resume at the First Universalist Church of West Paris after summer break. We’ve planned an exciting lineup of themes and speakers, including a poetry series and a concert series, both starting in September, see details below. Please join us at 9 a.m. Music will be performed by guitarist Davy […]
OCSWC Food Forest Tour in Hiram
HIRAM — Join Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District on Friday, September 20 from 3-5 p.m. for a tour of our Food Forest Project at the Tenmile River Demonstration Forest, located on the Hiram/Brownfield town line! Project Manager Michele Windsor will guide a “walk ’n talk” style tour along our new “Food Forest” trail […]
SeniorsPlus announces September classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in September. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]