ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension welcomes anyone who owns or cares for equines to participate in the virtual Summer Equine Speaker Series. Three events, all of which will start at 6 p.m., will be held on the following days: July 11: Alicia Harlov from the Humble Hoof Rehabilitation Center and podcast […]
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Fair LOCKE MILLS — On July 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (on both days), there will be a craft/vendor fair at the Locke Mills Legion Hall, 595 Gore Road in Greenwood. There will be 37 tables of assorted crafts for your shopping pleasure. Light refreshments will be available for sale. Please […]
Bethel Rotary’s celebrates its 50th
BETHEL — More than 100 Rotarians and friends gathered at Gould Academy’s Ordway Dining Hall on Saturday, June 8 for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Rotary Club of Bethel. Rotarian Dr. David Murphy was the evening’s Emcee, Rotarian Bruce Powell offered an invocation, Charter Member Les Otten was the guest speaker, and co-presidents Jean […]
HeadStart Early Learning Center coming to Bethel
BETHEL — Serving children ages six weeks through 5 years, a new childcare and early learning center is coming to Bethel after $1.45 million in federal and state funding was approved. “MSAD 44 has been proud to partner with Community Concepts to establish this important and much-needed resource for area families,” said former Superintendent David […]
CASA to hold training August 12-16
STATE — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its summer training for volunteer advocates from August 12 through August 16. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection […]
Event to showcase building skills essential to historic preservation
BETHEL — The Northern Forest Center invites the public to see historic restoration in action at its Gehring House redevelopment project in Bethel on June 26. “There is so much skill and intricacy involved in restoring an old building,” said Amy Scott, program manager for the Northern Forest Center. “It’s important to hire craftspeople […]
Gilead plans community Friends and Family Day
GILEAD — Once again, the Community Friends and Family Day will be held on June 22 in Gilead at the Gilead Historical Society buildings on the corner of Depot Street and Bridge Street. People will start to gather around 11 a.m. There will be a Crock Pot potluck lunch in the Gilead Town Hall at […]
Extension launches podcast featuring farm experts
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched the Maine Farmcast, a podcast that features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers running operations of any size. “This is a way to share conversations around the livestock industry that relate to research, […]
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Chicken pies HARRISON — It is that time of the year! The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church will sell our famous chicken pies and gravy on the third Saturday of the month until further notice. This month’s sale will be on this Saturday, June 15. Orders for pies will be taken only on the morning […]
DAR honors sisters
AREA — At the June meeting of the Molly Ockett Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Chapter Honorary Regents and sisters Susan Smith and Polly Bartow were honored for their 40 years of membership in the DAR. Elizabeth Watson Calhoun, the Maine State Regent, was on hand and expressed her appreciation for “all […]