WISCASSET – The final Wiscasset Art Walk of the 2024 season is set for 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. Attendees can experience the village’s fine galleries, shops, food stops and sidewalk activities. Village galleries continue their exhibitions and live music accompanies the art. The businesses that have this year supported the many free WAW activities […]
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Central Maine locations feature children’s walks with a twist
GARDINER — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area has announced StoryWalk locations in Kennebec County. The following locations currently house StoryWalks: Readfield Community Library, China Primary School Nature Trail, Viles Arboretum, Farrington Elementary School, Gardiner Regional Middle School, and The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gardiner. StoryWalks build children’s interest in reading while promoting […]
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Hallowell library to host Friend’s Night Sept. 27
HALLOWELL — The Hubbard Free Library is set to host Friend’s Night at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at 115 Second St. The event is a night of trivia and pizza provided by sponsor Wander Pizza. Voting will take place in the semi-finals of the Library Card Art contest. Tickets are free to members of […]
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Maine Cancer Foundation awards $316K in grants
FALMOUTH — The Maine Cancer Foundation recently awarded seven grants, totaling $316,000, to organizations across the state. These grants will support projects aimed at reducing cancer risk for Mainers through various evidence-based initiatives. Local grantees include Healthy Androscoggin in Lewiston, Community Immunity: A Collaborative Effort to Raise HPV Vaccinations Rates in Androscoggin County, which received […]
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Gardiner open mic nights highlighted young artists
GARDINER — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area and the Kennebec County Youth Advisory Board hosted youth open mic nights on July 18 and 30 at Johnson Hall Opera House. The purpose of the events was to highlight youth artists and provide space to let their creativity thrive in a smoke-free, substance-free environment. Several youth […]
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SeniorsPlus to hold public hearing Sept. 27
WILTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, is holding a public hearing on its 2025-28 Area Plan that outlines the organization’s vision to serve the older and disabled adults populations over the next four years. The hearing is set for 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at 284 […]
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Hallowell library to hold Friends Night
HALLOWELL — Friends Night at the Hubbard Free Library is set for 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at 115 Second St. The Friends of the Hubbard Free Library are welcoming new members. This event will feature trivia and free Wander Pizza. Participants will also vote in the semi-finals of the Library Card Design contest. For […]
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Survey to focus on Fairfield parks and recreation department
All residents and business owners are encouraged to participate in the survey; results will be accepted until Friday, Sept. 27.
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Good Will-Hinckley to hold Wel-Kum Bak Sept. 27, 28
HINCKLEY — Good Will-Hinckley is set to hold its second annual Wel-Kum Bak event for alumni and friends — including those who attended and worked at Good Will-Hinckley, The Hinckley School and Averill High School — on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28. As part of GWH’s Fall Festival, the celebration will have food, […]
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Good Will-Hinckley to host festival kickoff Sept. 27
This adult-themed event will serve as the official kickoff for the Good Will-Hinckley Fall Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28.