BANGOR — Registration is open to attend Northern Light Acadia Hospital’s Healthy Brain Aging Webinar, set for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5. The Maine Initiative for Neurologic Aging & Health is a statewide interest group for research in healthy brain aging, memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and related cognitive disorders, according to a news release […]
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State horticulturist to discuss garden pests Sept. 28 in Camden
CAMDEN — State Horticulturist Gary Fish plans to give a free talk to the Camden Garden Club from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at St. Thomas’ Church, 33 Chestnut St. Fish, who grew up in Farmington, will speak on recent developments regarding pests in the garden. He will review the club’s routine garden pest inspection […]
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Women’s league, Augusta library to host public forum Sept. 28
Ballot Questions 1 and 3 will be discussed.
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Martha Ballard memorial park gathering set for Sept. 27 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Mayor’s Committee on the Martha Ballard Memorial at Mill Park, in partnership with the Augusta Downtown Alliance, offers a chance to view the memorial site overlooking Bond Brook and the Kennebec River. The gathering is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Mill Park at 1 Northern Ave. This location will […]
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Waterville’s Lakewood residents release butterflies
WATERVILLE — There were smiles and expressions of wonder and delight Sept. 12, as residents and staff at Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood released a few dozen butterflies to symbolize the joy of living. The event was a collaboration between Lakewood and Northern Light Home Care & Hospice. Residents participated in a short ceremony of […]
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South China church seeks crafters for Oct. 28 fair, bake sale
South China Community Church seeks crafters for its Craft Fair and Bake Sale, set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the 246 Village St. church. To rent a table for $20, call Diane Rawson at 207-399-6359. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Gardiner student research project at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WORCESTER, Mass. — Kyla Driscoll of Gardiner, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in interactive media and game development at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense research project, titled Acadia Dark Sky. At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project […]
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Historical association supporters bid high at Dresden auction
Lincoln County Historical Association held its Preservation Party fundraiser Sept. 10 on the Dresden grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House. The evening included a gathering on the lawn for wine and antipasto to tunes by guitarist Neil Lamb, who was joined by a guest from New Orleans who had brought along his sax and […]
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Skowhegan History House to host meet-and-greet Sept. 27
Larry and Debbie Onie, collectors of Wabanaki Fancy Baskets, will be at the event.
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Nomination papers available for soil, water conservation district supervisor
People desiring to run for the Office of District Supervisor for the Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation District can obtain papers by mailing the district office at 2305 N. Belfast Ave., Augusta, ME 04330, or calling 207-622-7847, ext. 3 or 207-480-3927. Nomination papers must be received by the district office no later than Friday, […]