READFIELD — The Readfield Historical Society annual wine and cheese social will kick off and celebrate 40 years of Readfield Heritage Days on Friday, Aug. 8, from 5-7 p.m. The annual RHS Volunteer Appreciation Award will be presented to an unsuspecting and deserving person at 6 p.m. Refreshments will include wine, sangria, non-alcoholic beverages, cheeses, […]
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Allumbaugh of Farmington chosen to lead Central District of Maine Elks
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — Thousands of members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America and guests gathered in Kansas City, Missouri, from June 29 to July 2 for the BPO Elks National Convention. During the convention, Aaron M. Allumbaugh, of Farmington, was installed as district deputy for the […]
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Family Fun Day at Farmington Baptist Church on Saturday
FARMINGTON — Come join Farmington Baptist Church for a Craft Fair and Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 194 Whittier Road in Farmington. There will be bouncy houses, snow cones, animals, and more for the kids. The vendors selling their wares are Cozy Crochet, The Family Table […]
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Playing games in Vienna with a familiar name
How many times did you play “Candy Land” with your siblings or friends when you were young? As you got older, you may have played the game of “Life” as you sat around the table after a family meal. If so, did you ever notice the “MB” logo on the box? MB stands […]
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American Legion, UMF invite vets, public to Vietnam Veterans Memorial events
FARMINGTON — “The Wall that Heals,” an inspiring replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is coming to Farmington this summer and will be on display at the Narrow Gauge Cinema Complex during the 2025 Fourth of July holiday. This four-day event is presented by the American Legion, the largest U.S. veterans organization, and is […]
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Find Waldo in Farmington and shopping local
FARMINGTON — Where’s Waldo? In Farmington, Maine, of course! Find Waldo Local has become a beloved summertime event nationwide. This year, Candlewick Press and the American Booksellers Association are again teaming up with 325 independent bookstores nationwide, including DDG Booksellers, for some hide-and-seek fun designed to encourage folks to explore their local communities. There is […]
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Phillips Readers, Writers and Runners 5K set
PHILLIPS — The Phillips Public Library is preparing for its 9th annual Readers, Writers and Runners 5K and Maine author visit. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, July 19, and will feature historical/social fiction author Deborah Gould. Registration for the race begins at 9 a.m. in the library parking lot ($10). The race […]
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Maine CASA to hold training in August
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 11 through August 15. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection […]
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4-H offers hands-on workshops during summer
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series July 7–August 11. The series presents more than 20 workshops on a wide variety of topics to fit a broad range of interests. Originally launched in 2020 to provide additional educational opportunities for youth during the pandemic, the […]