The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is sponsoring a plein air oil painting workshop led by artist Michael Vermette. The workshop, set to run from Monday to Friday, Aug. 12-16, is open to adult artists of all ability levels. There is a free introductory class on the approaches and materials used in plein air painting offered […]
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Farmington voters to act on skateboard park funding Tuesday
Voters will consider a $100,000 grant for The Dragon’s Nest skateboard park, changing the Fire Department’s retirement plan, adopting new tree ordinance and approving amendments to traffic ordinance.
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Winslow’s Blueberry Festival planned for Aug. 10
Winslow’s annual Blueberry Festival is planned from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, to Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow St. Admission to the festival grounds is free. Nearly 700 blueberry pies and “all things blueberry” baked goods will be available for sale. Blueberry pies ($15 each or two for $25) may be picked […]
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Foundation launches Cassidy’s Birthday Book Drive
A Little Free Library is a “take a book, share a book” free book exchange in communities nationally and internationally.
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National plant diagnostic conference set for Portland Sept. 9-13
To receive the regular rate, register by Aug. 16; the last day to register is Aug. 30.
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AARP members learn about Penquis Foster Grandparent Program
Maria Staples, project director for Penquis Foster Grandparent Program, was the guest speaker at the July meeting of the Greater Augusta AARP Chapter 511. The meeting was held at the Cohen Community Center in Hallowell. Penquis covers 14 counties in Maine. Staples, who has worked for Penquis for more than 30 years, gave a presentation […]
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West African cultural event set for Aug. 16
The upcoming West African cultural event will include both an authentic West African dinner and an African drumming performance by Chef & Music Educator Jordan Benissan.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of August 5-12
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of August 5-12. Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Foundation announces 2024 Cohort of John T. Gorman Fellows
Through a yearlong program of leadership development, coaching and peer support, the Fellowship is designed to strengthen the ability of leaders to impact systems change at a policy and practice level.
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Foundation seeks applications for its $50K composer award
The application opens on Thursday, Aug. 1, and closes on Oct. 1.