The Versant Power Astronomy Center is selling solar eclipse glasses at $2 per pair for the total eclipse in April 2024 and the partial eclipse on Oct. 14, 2024.
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Veterinarian tech program info session offered in Bangor Oct. 2
The University of Maine at Augusta invites aspiring veterinary technology professionals to an info session set for 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 at the UMA Bangor Campus at the Veterinary Technology Clinic, Camden Hall, 25 Texas Ave. The free event, hosted by the UMA-Veterinary Technology program, offers an opportunity to explore the world of veterinary […]
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Norridgewock man receives outdoor lifetime achievement award
Jack Gibson of Norridgewock was honored Sept. 9 in Augusta with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Award. The award was presented to Gibson by MDIFW Commissioner Judy Camuso at the annual Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine banquet. The annual award honors individuals who are dedicated to the stewardship and wise […]
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Rangeley church to conduct blessing of animals Oct. 1
The Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley invites the community to a blessing of the animals at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 outdoors on the church lawn at 2614 Main St. This event is part of the Season of Creation in the church calendar. The custom of blessing animals is conducted in remembrance of […]
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Skowhegan Legion auxiliary to host Stuff the Cruiser event Sept. 30
SKOWHEGAN — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 16 plans to host its third Stuff the Cruiser event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the American Legion Post 16 on U.S. Route 201. Organizers want to stuff the cruiser with personal care items for men and women in nursing homes, along with […]
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Skowhegan club to collect donations for Madison food cupboard Sept. 30
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs will kick off the inaugural National Day of Service nationwide.
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Hallowell Legion seeks items for Sept. 30 yard sale
HALLOWELL — Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 seeks donations for its annual yard sale, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 114 Second St. No televisions, books, or clothing are desired. Proceeds will benefit local community programs. To have donated items picked up, call Mike Madden at 207-622-2063, Carroll Whitman at […]
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Maine’s Garlic Festival set for Canaan park Oct. 7, 8
CANAAN — The fifth annual Maine’s Garlic Festival, facilitated by “Crazy 4 Garlic” and Lake George Regional Park, is moving across the lake to the park’s east side in order to accommodate event growth at 158 Lake George Drive E. This traditional Maine fall festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8, starting both […]
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Kennebago River restoration underway
The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Trout Unlimited, has partially completed an effort to restore habitat for native Eastern brook trout and other aquatic species in the Kennebago watershed in Adamstown. The Kennebago watershed supports a resilient, intact population […]
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United Way kicks off 2023 campaign with $1M-plus in early support
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley launched its 2023 fundraising season with $1,103,723 in committed early support at the campaign kickoff breakfast — an increase of more than $100,000 from last year’s event. Eighteen businesses reported early campaign success Sept. 13 to a crowd of more than 250 people. Michele Pelletier of Performance Foodservice […]