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.
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Jefferson optometrist featured at historical society event Aug. 18
The three floors of exhibits of the Old Town House highlight many students, teachers, homes, businesses and more.
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Mt. Blue club’s garden tour set for Farmington Aug. 20
FARMINGTON — Mary Batt plans to host the Mt. Blue Area Garden Club garden tour at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at her home at 106 Heritage Circle in Granite Heights. Her 1.5-acre property is surrounded by heavy pine forest on ledge schist. Here, she has developed unique gardens as a result of experimentation and […]
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Vassalboro to hold School Supplies Drive by Drop Off Aug. 24
Items also can be dropped off at the Vassalboro Town Office at 682 Main St., or the Maine Savings Federal Credit Union at 921 Main St.
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Social drivers of health talk set in Damariscotta Aug. 25
Social drivers of health are conditions in places where people live, learn, work and play that affect health and quality-of-life risks and outcomes.
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to hold season auditions
TOPSHAM — The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra seeks experienced classical musicians to audition for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Auditions are set for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Orion Performing Arts Center, 50 Republic Ave. Musicians interested auditioning should prepare two contrasting solos to demonstrate agility, tone quality and phrasing. Wind and brass players should […]