The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions: • Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, Nov. 30 […]
Events
‘Emmett Otter’s Jug Band Christmas’ to usher in holiday season in Vienna
VIENNA — A viewing and singalong of Jim Henson’s, “Emmett Otter’s Jug Band Christmas,” is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, the Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road. Hosted by Renee Rhoads of Vienna and supported by donations, this is a free event for all age groups. Attendees are encouraged to bring instruments; […]
Farmington church to host Coat & Cupboard open houses
FARMINGTON — Coat & Cupboard plans to host two open house events this fall, offering free coats, boots and other warm clothing to the community at Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, 235 Main St. A project for the youth group, the open house events will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, […]
Aroma Joe’s to offer free 20-ounce drink for all veterans Nov. 11
Aroma Joe’s plans to offer a free 24-ounce drink for all veterans on Saturday, Nov. 11. Area locations include 166 Center St. in Auburn; 3 Bangor St. in Augusta; Big Apple Store, 205 Western Ave. in Augusta; 1930 S Lisbon Road in Lewiston; 403 Sabattus St. in Lewiston, 692 Lisbon St. in Lisbon; 1570 Main […]
Waterville hospital to hold lung cancer screening day Nov. 11
WATERVILLE — In recognition of National Lung Cancer Screening Day on Saturday, Nov. 11, the Northern Light Inland Hospital imaging team plans to open outpatient services to perform scheduled low-dose CT scans that can help detect lung cancer early, before symptoms occur. National Lung Cancer Screening Day is on Veterans Day this year. Veterans who […]
Skowhegan library to host Leeke-Shaw Lecture Nov. 16
People can reserve a spot by contacting the library.
Lincoln County Dems to discuss dark money in politics Nov. 16
DAMARISCOTTA — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee plans to hold its next hybrid meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. The meeting will be held at the American Legion Post 42, 527 Main St., and online via Zoom. The main program will feature a discussion on dark money-funded extremist groups that are active in Maine […]
Vassalboro library kicks off silent auction
The auction continues until Dec. 2.
Farm Service Agency County Committee opens 2023 elections
The U.S. Department of Agriculture began mailing ballots Nov. 6 for the Farm Service Agency county and urban county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country. Elections are occurring in certain local administrative areas for these committee members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. Producers and landowners must return ballots to […]
UMaine Farmington to host Nov. 15 forum on nature-based education
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s next public forum event, featuring Dr. Patti Bailie’s presentation on “Partnering with Nature: An Introduction to Nature Based Education,” is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. This event will take place in the Emery Community Arts Center on Main Street of the UMF campus, according to […]