FARMINGTON — The second annual Jolly Good Night is set for Friday, Dec. 8, put on by the Downtown Farmington Business Association, the Greater Franklin Food Council, the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area, with help from the Teachers Lounge Mafia. Holiday shoppers can take advantage of after-work hours with downtown businesses staying open until […]
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Wayne seeks nominations for new town advisory committees
The Wayne Select Board is seeking Wayne residents to serve on three new town advisory committees. Depending on the number of people who volunteer, and their qualifications and experience, the Select Board may have to choose between applicants for committee membership. All residents’ input and ideas are welcome. A member of the Select Board will […]
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Volunteer bakers sought for cookie walk
Volunteer bakers are sought for The Winthrop Maine Historical Society Cookie Walk. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Dec. 16, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Drop off of cookies is requested between 10 a.m. and 6 […]
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Waterville sets winter parking ban for Dec. 5
The city of Waterville asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 5, to allow for snow clean up by the Public Works Department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call Public Works at 207-680-4744. […]
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Biomedical science, engineering symposium rescheduled for March
A specific schedule will be finalized in the coming weeks.
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Ag department makes change to 2 disaster assistance programs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has waived certain notice of loss requirements for 2023 for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish and Livestock Indemnity Program. To streamline assistance to support access to critical 2023 natural disaster recovery assistance, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is waiving the requirement to submit ELAP or […]
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Monmouth Community Players to hold ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ auditions
The Monmouth Community Players plans to hold auditions this month for its first show of the 2024 season, “Peter and the Starcatcher” by Rick Elice. Auditions will take place from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, and from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at the Winthrop Congregational Church, 10 Bowdoin St. Rehearsals will be from 6-8:30 […]
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Festival of Trees planned for Skowhgan
SKOWHEGAN — The Festival of Trees is planned for Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 7-10, at T&B’s Celebrartion Center, 414 Madison Ave. The festival is hosted by the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank. People can walk among trees decorated by area business featuring many gifts. Hours are noon t0 8 […]
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Maine-ly Harmony to perform holiday concert in Randolph Dec. 10
RANDOLPH — Maine-ly Harmony barbershop chorus’ upcoming holiday performance singing a treasury of songs of the season “Peace on Earth” will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Randolph United Methodist Church, 16 Asbury St. Suggested donation for admission is $10, and members will hold raffles to benefit the church’s heating […]
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Hallowell-based association to support Wreaths Across America
HALLOWELL — The Maine Professional Drivers Association and several supporting member companies donate time and equipment in support of Wreaths Across America. They include ADUSA Transportation, Bison USA, Brown Dog Carriers, Lynch Logistics and Walmart Transportation. The week-long Escort to Arlington will feature 13 tractor-trailers, some being driven by MPDA members. They are set to […]