MANCHESTER — A GriefShare support group is set to begin on Friday, Sept. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave. A session about loss of spouses will take place at 6 p.m Friday, Aug. 23. A GriefShare group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions […]
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Strong’s Sandy River Festival returns Aug. 24
STRONG — The Sandy River Festival, a celebration of the beauty and history of the river, is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. The festival, to be held along the banks of the Sandy River, will include activities, live music and food trucks. This year’s festival features author Bill Roorbach, who […]
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Winthrop Arts Festival scheduled for Aug. 17
The 36th annual Winthrop Arts Festival is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in downtown Winthrop. Local artists and artisans will showcase their works. This year’s festival features a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, drawing, prints, notecards, photography, wood, metal and fabric arts. For more information, visit winthropchamber.org. Check […]
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Maine’s premiere of ‘America’s Forests’ to be held Aug. 27
Two episodes focusing on sustainability and innovation in Maine’s forest and tourism industries will be shown in Bangor.
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Maine Cheese Festival returns to Pittsfield Sept. 8
PITTSFIELD — The eighth annual Maine Cheese Festival is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Manson Park, 51 Peltoma Ave. Attendees can sample and purchase nationally recognized cheeses from 15-plus small, artisanal, Maine cheese makers. A beer and wine garden will contain vendors sampling and selling Maine beer, wine and […]
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Inaugural Bee Fest to be held at Viles Arboretum Sept. 8
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Beekeepers Association is set to hold its first annual Bee Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. This outdoor field day event is for beekeepers to discuss hive management techniques and attract new beekeepers to the art and science of keeping […]
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Erskine Academy to host new student orientation Aug. 27
SOUTH CHINA — All incoming freshmen or new students and their parents can attend Erskine Academy’s new student orientation, set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, in the 309 Windsor Road gym. The first day of school for freshmen only will be Wednesday, Aug. 28. For more information, call the school at 207-445-2962 Check […]
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West Paris Legion accepting reservations for Aug. 17 supper
To reserve a meal, call 207-381-0504.
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Cut flower production workshop offered in Newcastle Aug. 20
NEWCASTLE — The Maine New Farmers Project at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer a farm visit from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Veggies To Table Farm, 27 Bailey Lane. Executive Director Erica Berman will discuss cut flower production on the farm. This event is geared toward people interested in […]
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Craft fair/yard sale set for Auburn Aug. 17
Craft tables will be available for $10.