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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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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Margaret Chase Smith Appreciation Day set for Aug. 26
A Margaret Chase Smith Appreciation Day is set for 4-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at the Margaret Chase Smith Library, 56 Norridgewock Ave. in Skowhegan. The celebration is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Staff remarks will be given at 4:45 p.m., followed by a gallery talk given by exhibiting Maine […]
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Common Ground Country Fair to open Sept. 20
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is hosting over 550 educational opportunities, 78 local music events, and 40 family friendly activities.
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Maine Warden Service to host information sessions
The Maine Warden Service seeks new team members dedicated to conserving Maine’s fish, wildlife, and other natural resources and protecting the people who enjoy them. Those interested in becoming a Maine game warden can attend an information meetings to learn how to become one, how to prepare for the hiring process, meet current staff, and […]
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Rome camp holds 1st Sensory Sensitive Week
ROME — Pine Tree Camp held its first Sensory Sensitive Week July 22-26, hosting 30 youths for an overnight summer camp designed especially for them. The week was made possible by a grant from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. “Having less visual and auditory stimulation as well as a smaller group size helped […]
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Rome camp holds 1st Sensory Sensitive Week
ROME — Pine Tree Camp held its first Sensory Sensitive Week July 22-26, hosting 30 youths for an overnight summer camp designed especially for them. The week was made possible by a grant from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. “Having less visual and auditory stimulation as well as a smaller group size helped […]
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Manchester Scout receives Eagle rank
MANCHESTER — Silas Francis Moss Bartol earned Eagle Scout rank at a ceremony held Aug. 4 at the Manchester Fire Station. Twelve Eagle Scouts and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows were in attendance. Bartol, 18, is the son of Thomas Bartol and Barbara Moss, both of Manchester. He graduated from Maranacook High School earlier this […]
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Brunswick studio to launch monthly event series Aug. 15
This series is designed to bring together creative minds and inspire collaboration among those passionate about developing their craft and business.
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ArtWalk Gardiner set for Aug. 16
To participate, pick up an ArtWalk Gardiner map at the event and collect 10 artist signatures at 10 different venues.