BENTON — A mile-long yard and craft sale is planned for 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, May 17, along the Neck Road near the Benton Family Fun Park as part of the third annual Benton Alewife Festival. Anyone interested in participating should contact Diane Hebert at 453-2292 or 441-1391. For more information on the Benton Alewife […]

MOSCOW — Regional School Unit 83/School Administrative District 13, Moscow Elementary, will hold preschool and kindergarten screenings Tuesday, May 6. If you would like to enroll your child in preschool or kindergarten for the fall of 2014 or if you have any questions, call Moscow Elementary Student Office at 672-5572. Preschool students must be four […]

FAIRFIELD — Climate adaptation challenges and opportunities for energy resilience, sponsored by the Mid-Maine Climate Adaptation Working Group, will be held at Kennebec Valley Council of Governments, according to a press release. A public briefing on renewable technologies and energy conservation for businesses and homeowners will be held in Fairfield, on Earth Day, April 22. […]

FARMINGTON — Tint Sprint, the first powder-paint run on the University of Maine at Farmington, will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, on campus. This 5k walk/run is sponsored by the UMF Health Club to inspire campus and community members to enjoy the fun of exercise and healthy outdoor activities. Participants start the event […]

VASSALBORO — The Spectrum Generations Golf Tournament will be held Monday, June 9 at Natanis Golf Course. Tournament check-in begins at 11 a.m., and the shot-gun scramble starts at noon. Golfers at all levels are welcome. Tournament highlights include hole-in-one contests featuring the chance to win a new car sponsored by Central Maine Motors Auto […]

SOUTH CHINA — Due to weather considerations, the 5th annual Fly Like an Eagle 5kRace/Walk at Erskine Academy will be held Sunday, May 4. The Race will begin at Erskine Academy, proceed onto the Kidder Road and back to the Arnold Road. In celebration of the race, there will also be a Color Fun Run […]

WEST FARMINGTON — Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset counties are planning a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 3, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 4, at the Elks Lodge, 120 School St. Large donations can be picked up. For more information, call 778-3460.

WATERVILLE — Children and families are encouraged to celebrate spring by making a piece of wearable art from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Waterville Public Library. The Spring Bonnet Contest is an annual event in which artists of all ages are encouraged to arrive with a bonnet already made or to […]

WATERVILLE — The walk/run will begin at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at 304 Main St. Participant registration will begin at 8:15 a.m. Check in will be outside the HVWA Community Center with parking across the street at the Congregational Church. Volunteers will distribute water and other items. There will be prizes for the most […]