FARMINGTON — The Falls Fire Co., Inc. has set the date for their annual Yard Sale and Chicken BBQ for Saturday, July 19, and will be located on Philbrick Park field. Mark your calendar now. They are currently asking for donations of clean, sellable, new, or slightly used items. Please no dishes, clothes, magazines, […]
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Learn how to identify forest trees in Maine
AREA — Do you need a refresher on how to identify the trees in your woods? Join Maine Woodland Owners during their second annual Tree ID Day event on Saturday, June 7, for a terrific opportunity to hear about the tricks and techniques to learn tree identification. Experienced forestry professionals will be on hand to […]
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Farmington Rotary Derby
FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary proudly welcomes area youth 14 and under to its annual fishing derby on Saturday, May 24 at 9 a.m. The event will take place at Fish N Play, 294 Titcomb Hill Road in Farmington (across from Noah’s Ark day care). The fishing derby is free, and each age group will have […]
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Thursday Island Reading Series hosts cartoonist
FARMINGTON — The Thursday Island Reading Series hosts its first-ever children’s event with acclaimed cartoonist Lincoln Peirce, author of Big Nate, on Thursday, May 29, at 6 p.m. at Twice Sold Tales. This May, the Thursday Island Reading Series closes out its spring season with its first-ever children’s event featuring beloved cartoonist Lincoln Peirce, creator […]
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New Ventures provides free classes, individual coaching
STATE — New Ventures Maine will offer free online workshops and classes in May designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build a career, start a business, and manage money. The full class schedule is accessible at bit.ly/NVMEClasses. Single- and multi-session workshops include (partial list): Building Careers: Making Career Choices: Tuesday, May 6, […]
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Beginner level chainsaw training workshops offered
STATE — Maine Woodland Owners has announced that it will again offer its popular chainsaw training workshops at locations throughout the state this spring and summer. This hands-on beginner-level training provides instruction on saw handling and maintenance, protective equipment, firewood cutting, and tree felling. Participants must have safety gear (some gear will be available […]
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What’s happening
Meeting MADRID — Reeds Mill Church’s annual meeting is Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. at the church. The meeting is a month earlier than usual due to services starting June 1 this year. The church is located at 995 Reeds Mill Rd in Madrid. Supporters of the church and all other interested parties are […]
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Scouting leaders honored at recognition dinner
WINSLOW — Scouting leaders from Kennebec, Lincoln, Knox, Franklin and Somerset Counties gathered to honor Yvette Bernier with the highest award a local Scouting district can bestow on a volunteer- the District Award of Merit- in recognition of her service as an Assistant Scoutmaster and volunteer role of nurse for many years both at Camp […]
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Winona Davenport, local celebrity, roasted at PACC
PHILLIPS — It was a full house at the Phillips Area Community Center on Sunday afternoon, April 6, as many, many townspeople and others gathered to honor Winona Davenport at a surprise “roast” in recognition of all the work she does for this community and its people. Nona was escorted into the “Old Gym” by […]
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Extension announces community garden map
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched an updated community garden map to help connect Mainers looking for an opportunity to plant, tend, and harvest vegetables and flowers in a communal space. The Community Garden Map includes information about local community gardens that allow individuals to have their own garden plots […]