WATERVILLE — The Beatitudes & The Eucharist: A Eucharistic Retreat is scheduled for Sunday through Wednesday, Oct. 9-12, at the chapel of the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament on 101 Silver St.; all can attend. The retreat facilitator will be Fr. John Thomas Lane — a pastor in Highland Heights, Ohio, who also is a […]
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Extension continues workshops for land, sea farmers Oct. 9, 16
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer two free, in-person workshops in October for farmers, farm workers, fishers and foresters with a focus on body mechanics, injury prevention, movement, health and wellness. The Safe Labor – Movement workshops will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Triple Chick Farm, […]
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Ocean Commotion 5K set for Oct. 15 in Phippsburg
Registration is open for the Ocean Commotion 5K, hosted by Marine Mammals of Maine. In its eighth year, this annual event is a fundraiser for the organization’s work to respond to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in southern and midcoast Maine; care for sick, injured and abandoned seals from all over New England; study […]
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Wilton businesses plan Meet the Makers events
WILTON — The Village Makers of Wilton have planned Meet the Makers for 3-7 p.m. on the second Saturdays of October, November and December. Those who attend can see demonstrations by guest artisans, meet other makers, and partake of craft snacks and beverages — all from local businesses. Vera’s Iron & Vine, 319 Main St., […]
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Windsor/Whitefield-area cyclists participate in memorial bike ride
On Sept. 18, 52 cyclists and 24 volunteers participated in the sixth annual Share the Road with Carol memorial bike ride. The event, held in Windsor and Whitefield, honors the late Dr. Carol Eckert, who was killed in 2016 while bicycling in Windsor. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Harvest Festival coloring contest set for Belgrade
BELGRADE — The Friends of the Belgrade Public Library plan to sponsor a coloring contest for the Harvest Festival this year. The contest, open to elementary school children, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Community Center, 1 Center Drive. First- and second-place prizes will be awarded to […]
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Skowhegan event set for Oct. 8 to benefit former Madison man’s family
A Luck of Draw fundraiser is set for Saturday, Oct. 8, at Peters Shortier American Legion Post No. 16, 217 Waterville Rd in Skowhegan. Funds raised will help pay for burial costs for David Record, 27, a father of two children. Record, formerly of Madison, died Aug. 16, according to a news release from event […]
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Skowhegan/Madison Elks lodge seeks crafters for Oct. 22 fair
Skowhegan/Madison Elks Lodge No. 2531 seeks crafters for its craft fair scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the American Legion Hall, 217 Waterville Road in Skowhegan. The fair will include a variety of vendors, and breakfast and lunch items will be sold from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds […]
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Norridgewock library to host performance at elementary school Oct. 8
NORRIDGEWOCK — “Representation and How to Get It,” a new site-specific performance inspired by Julia Ward Howe, is scheduled to be presented at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, in the cafeteria of Mill Stream Elementary School, 23 Mercer Road. Hosted by the library with a grant from the American Library Association for Sale and Rural […]
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Damariscotta gallery seeks entries for juried art show
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit works for its next juried show, “Artist’s Choice.” Members and nonmembers can submit works for consideration until the deadline, 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Artists can choose works that best represent their own styles and interests. “Artist’s Choice” can include realistic as well as abstract works. Mediums […]