This six-mile canoe and kayak race starts in Newcastle at the U.S. Route 1 Rest Area Bridge and finishes at the Wiscasset Waterfront in Wiscasset.
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Winthrop society to present talk on Benedict Arnold expedition June 13
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is set to present a talk by Kenny Wing on the Benedict Arnold expedition in Maine from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Wing, 71, is a lifelong native of Eustis, being born right after Flagstaff Lake was created and a […]
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Rangeley arts group calls artists for Western Maine Photography Show
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is calling for artists for the 10th annual Western Mountain Photography Show. A juried exhibit awards reception is set for 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the RFA Lakeside Theater lobby at 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. The theme for the 2024 […]
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Lupine Festival returns to Rangeley region June 15
OQUOSSOC — The Outdoor Heritage Museum in Oquossoc plans to host the Lupine Festival in celebration of the striking lupine flower that carpets the Rangeley Region in June. The event is set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the at 8 Rumford Road museum. This festival event will feature over 35 […]
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Tree identification, history walk set for Wayne June 13
WAYNE — Kennebec Land Trust and Maine Forest Service District Foresters Julie Davenport and Allyssa Gregory plan to discuss tree identification skills and vocabulary at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Gott Pasture Preserve on Hardscrabble Road. KLT Executive Director Theresa Kerchner will also talk about the land use history of the preserve. This […]
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Elder Abuse Institute of Maine 20th anniversary event set for Freeport
FREEPORT — The Elder Abuse Institute of Maine invites all to celebrate its 20th year of service to Maine’s elderly adults. The evening event, Hope Is the Key, is set for 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Harraseeket Inn, 162 Main St. This gathering will feature MT Connolly, a pioneering expert on elder justice. […]
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WinterKids fund applications due June 14
This year, WinterKids will distribute a total of $25,000 in grants to 10 organizations, divided among three Maine public schools, three Maine parks and recreation programs, three Maine nonprofit organizations, and one honorable mention.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of June 10-17
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of June 10-17. Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Scientist, author to speak at Good Will-Hinckley June 12
Good Will-Hinckley is set to host a talk by Professor Bernd Heinrich at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in the The Moody School Auditorium, 13 Easler Road, Hinckley. Heinrich will share his experiences of enchantment as a biologist. He is the author of “Winter World, Mind of the Raven,” and “Life Everlasting.” He often writes […]
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Women Veterans Appreciation Day set for June 12 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is set to hold a Women Veterans Appreciation Day at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Maine State House in the Hall of Flags. The event will feature guest speakers, veteran-centric organizations, and representatives to provide connection […]