UNION — Friend of the Union Fair are preparing for its Gigantic Lawn Sale, set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at 175 Fairgrounds Lane. A 12-foot space can be rented for $25. Participants need to bring a table, chairs and canopy. Setup is set for 6-8:30 a.m.; registration is required. For […]
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Small-scale dairy, poultry farming event offered Aug. 28
Farmer/owner Rhiannon Hampson plans to discuss small-scale dairy and poultry production on Thomaston farm.
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High Peaks Alliance hosts Outdoor Adventure Camp
EAST MADRID — The High Peaks Alliance, in collaboration with Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Adventure Camp, recently organized a field day for campers at the Perham Stream Birding Trail. Campers learned to use a compass from guides Mike Tuminaro from the Maine Professional Guides Association and Brent West from HPA. Under their guidance, the campers gained […]
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Fly Rod Crosby Trail calls for volunteers for Clean-Up Day Aug. 24
MADRID — The High Peaks Alliance is calling on all outdoor enthusiasts to join together from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, for a day of stewardship on the Fly Rod Crosby Trail. The trail day will be led by the HPA’s Recreation Ranger Matt Kusper. “Our efforts will be focused along the […]
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Photos: School supply giveaways set for Augusta, Waterville Sunday
All photos by Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors honors co-founders
MT. VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors, the volunteer ride service, honor its co-founders Sandy Wright and Dr. Dan Onion at a ceremony held Aug. 3 at the Mt. Vernon Community Center. A bronze plaque, mounted on a granite stone and installed on the Community Center grounds, was dedicated to Wright and Onion in recognition of […]
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Palermo foundation nets $1,970 at fundraiser
PALERMO — The Community barbecue cookout held Aug. 3 at the Palermo Community Garden. Anthony Semenovich, on violin and guitar, inspiring some to dance as people finished their desserts and relaxed under the canopies and in the grape arbor. Many local businesses contributed to the success of the cookout, including Hussey’s, Lakeview Lumber, Bass Pro […]
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Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp set for Oct. 5
It’s the perfect setting for people of all abilities to come together and enjoy a picturesque 5K to raise money for Maine people with disabilities.
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passivhausMAINE rounds out its 2024 training calendar
These training events are the result of a collaboration between passivhausMAINE and the Governor’s Energy Office, aimed at equipping Maine builders with the expertise needed to reduce the carbon footprint of both new and existing construction.
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Greater Franklin seeks input on coworking spaces
To gauge demand, the organization is trying to direct people to a simple survey/interest form on its website at greaterfranklin.org.