The grants funded from the REALTOR® Affordable Housing Fund offer non-profit organizations assistance in helping Maine’s most vulnerable households with providing meaningful housing solutions.
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Phillips Scout receives Eagle rank
For his Eagle project, he built a handicapped-accessible picnic table for Shadagee Housing in Phillips.
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Wilton church to host blueberry festival Aug. 2, 3
Wilton United Methodist Church Blueberry Festival is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3, at 600 Main St. The two-day event celebrating all things blueberry will kick off Friday with a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pies will cost $16-$18. The lobster roll lunch will […]
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The Friends of Lithgow Library announce Capital Read selection
AUGUSTA — The Friends of Lithgow Library recently announced its 2024 A Capital Read selection is Tess Gerritsen’s “The Spy Coast.” A retired CIA operative in small-town Maine tackles the ghosts of her past in this fresh take on the spy thriller in Gerritsen’s latest book. A Capital Read is a “one book” community read […]
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Paint Skowhegan to feature artists sprinkled through town painting landscapes
Paint Skowhegan is set for 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, during the River Fest celebration. River Roads Artisans Gallery and Main Street Skowhegan have joined forces to host a plein air event where attendees can view local artists as they create paintings of local landmarks. Maps showing the locations where artists will be working will […]
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Entomological society Field Day planned in Sidney Sept. 7
Newcomers and more experienced entomologists alike are invited to come and learn about insect identification in this ecologically diverse conservation area.
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Readfield Historical Society to kick off Heritage Days Aug. 9
The Readfield Historical Society’s annual wine and cheese social is set to kick off Readfield Heritage Days from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the 759 Main St. society. Refreshments include wine, sangrias, non-alcoholic beverages, cheeses, and appetizers and treats. Guests can tour the museum and shop in the gift shop. Dale Potter-Clark will be […]
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Winthrop society to host square dance club members Aug. 8
The Winthrop History Center is set to host members of the Squire Town Squares at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Squire Town Squares members will present a short talk about square dancing in Maine along with a dance demonstration. For those who opt for a […]
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Funding opportunity available for technical assistance providers
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has partnered with the Northeast Regional Food Business Center to launch of the first round of funding for technical assistance providers, aimed at bolstering the capacity and economic potential of local and regional food systems across Maine and the Northeast. Funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. […]
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‘Beginner Junk Journaling’ class set for Augusta Aug. 13
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library is set to offer a class, Beginner Junk Journaling by Maryanne Fotter, from 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 45 Winthrop St. Participants can unlock their creativity as they learn techniques to make a vintage-themed Nature Journal. They’ll be instructed on how to transform eclectic bits of paper, ribbon, fabric […]