Modern Woodmen of America members in Oakland recently came together to donate emergency blankets. The project, which took place Nov. 1 at Oakland Fire Department, will benefit the Oakland area community whereby these blankets will be utilized by First Responders to comfort those in need after responding to a call for emergency services. “We’re so […]
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Farm Service Agency County Committee opens 2023 elections
The U.S. Department of Agriculture began mailing ballots Nov. 6 for the Farm Service Agency county and urban county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country. Elections are occurring in certain local administrative areas for these committee members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. Producers and landowners must return ballots to […]
UMaine Farmington to host Nov. 15 forum on nature-based education
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s next public forum event, featuring Dr. Patti Bailie’s presentation on “Partnering with Nature: An Introduction to Nature Based Education,” is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. This event will take place in the Emery Community Arts Center on Main Street of the UMF campus, according to […]
Waterville Grief through the Holidays Bereavement Support Group set
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area will offer an eight-week Grief through the Holidays support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one. It is a time-limited bereavement group meant to support individuals through the holiday season. The group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesdays starting Nov. 14, meetings will be facilitated by trained […]
Unity library to host art show through Dec. 22
UNITY — The “Small Works, Big Dreams” holiday art show is set to be held through Friday, Dec. 22, at the Unity Public Library, 38 School St. Eight artists, who have previously shown their work at the library, are filling the space with their art and have pledged to donate 20% of the proceeds from […]
Commission to celebrate Veterans’ Art Exhibition in Augusta Nov. 9
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission is set to host its Maine Veterans Art Exhibition through Feb. 27 at the State Capitol Complex. This exhibition provides a platform for Maine veterans to showcase their artistic talents and share their experiences with the broader community. The art will be accessible to all during regular business hours, […]
Augusta churches to ring bells on Veterans Day
AUGUSTA — The city has scheduled to ring the bells of its churches at 11 a.m., 11 times as they honor all those who served on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and was originally called Armistice Day. […]
Virtual keynote on Wabanaki perspectives on foodways set for Nov. 16
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is inviting the public to the virtual 2023 Horticulture Keynote on the Wabanaki perspective on foodways at noon on Thursday, Nov. 16. Anthony Sutton, Passamaquoddy from Sipayik and assistant professor of Native American studies and food systems at the University of Maine, will present “History, Health Disparities, and […]
Two arrested after search of Fairfield home yields illicit drugs, stolen items, police say
Police said they seized about a half-pound of fentanyl and some 300 stolen items Friday at a house on Green Road.
41st annual Seniors Thanksgiving dinner set for Rangeley
RANGELEY — The Vestry of the Church of the Good Shepherd plans to host the 41st annual Senior Thanksgiving Community Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 19, in the undercroft of the 2614 Main St. church. The sit-down dinner will feature waitstaff and decorations. All seniors and their caregivers are welcome. The dinner will include home-cooked turkey […]