Healthy Community Coalition’s mobile health unit is offering free education and health screenings (HS), harm reduction (HR) services, COVID-19 vaccines (CV) for adults, and many other resources in Greater Franklin County communities in the coming weeks. Individualized health coaching and connections to services are also offered, according to a news release from Franklin Memorial Hospital […]
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Waterville studio to hold open house Sept. 9
An open house is planned for noon-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Colby College’s Greene Block + Studios at 18 Main St. in Waterville. This event is free and open to all. The open house is a chance to meet the teaching artists as they demonstrate the free workshops that will be offered to the […]
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Dead River Historical Society offers pictorial calendars
STRATTON — The Dead River Area Historical Society’s 2023 pictorial calendars are available. The cover features kindergarten and first grade from 1955 with Jimmy Sylvester, Susan Simpson, Edwin Hewitt, Sandra Fotter, Marcel Dube, Ina Harris, Richard Currie, Terry Wyman, Marcel Nadeau, Linda Vaughn, Raymond Morin, Margaret Hewitt, Dennis Walton, Cecil Brackett, Wayne Dyer, Candy Stevens, […]
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Camden program to cover detection dogs’ role in wildlife research, conservation
The Center for Wildlife Studies “Wild Maine” series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, is scheduled to continue at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, with a look at how detection dogs are being trained to assist with wildlife research and conservation efforts. The program will be offered in a hybrid format […]
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Skowhegan Woman’s Club visits Travis Mills Foundation Veterans’ Retreat
Members of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Skowhegan Woman’s Club met at the Travis Mills Foundation Retreat Annual Open House on Aug. 6 in Rome. Freda Toneatti, Sharon Adams, Bonnie Chamberlain and Mary Cayford toured the grounds and buildings. They learned about the programs promoting recovery, recreating and healing available for veterans who […]
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Kennebec Land Trust to host Cobbossee Stream paddle Sept. 8
Kennebec Land Trust staff plan to host a paddle on Cobbossee Stream at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, to the Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary Cabins in West Gardiner. Those who plan to attend will meet at the Collins Mills Road boat launch in West Gardiner, paddle approximately two miles downstream to the cabins, tour one of […]
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Litchfield Fair set for Sept. 9-11
This year’s Litchfield Fair is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 9-11, at the 44 Plains Road fairgrounds in Litchfield. Gates will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11. The fair will feature musical entertainment, agricultural and livestock events, contests, redneck […]
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UMaine Extension program opens Maine farmer wellness fund applications
ORONO — Applications for the Maine Farmer Wellness Fund are available online and by phone for Maine farmers and farm workers through Tuesday, Sept. 30. The fund is made possible through the Maine Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). Individuals can apply for up to $500 to support their wellness needs. Farmer wellness is […]
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Winthrop talk to cover town’s apple history
WINTHROP — Kerry Wilkins-Demming plans present a “History of Apples in Winthrop: What We Know and What We Don’t Know,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. The talk will take place at at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Wilkins-Demming, who lives in East Winthrop, will talk on the early history of […]
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Augusta-based educational institution offers tuition-free workshops
New Ventures Maine is planning tuition-free online workshops and classes for September, including self-paced and interactive online workshops designed to help Mainers gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a business, build a career and manage money, according to a news release from the Augusta-based educational institution. The full class schedule with offerings for […]