UNION — The Trail of Terror at the Union Fairgrounds is set to start its 2023 season Friday, Oct 13. The Trail of Terror will be open from 6:30-8:30 each night on Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 28. The trail is suggested for those 13 years or older, according to a news release from Rick […]
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Bath trust plans 2 events about invasive jumping worms in October
BATH — Kennebec Estuary Land Trust plans to offer a free Zoom lecture at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, to learn about jumping worms and how to identify them in one’s garden. Jumping worms, also known as Snake Worms, are an invasive species that can impact local gardens and ecosystem by rapidly changing soil composition […]
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Mt. Blue Area Garden Club to host talk on bumblebees Oct. 17
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Area Garden Club plans to host Professor Bernd Heinrich, a research scientist, author, illustrator, and University of Vermont professor emeritus. The free public event is set for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Trinity United Methodist Church on Farmington Falls Road; the presentation will begin at 1 p.m. The gathering offers […]
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UMaine Farmington to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Week
The University of Maine at Farmington has curated a weeklong program of events to honor and celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Indigenous peoples. By honoring those peoples, UMF aims to promote awareness, and foster a deeper understanding of history, traditions, and challenges of Indigenous people. Supporting Indigenous voices reinforces UMF’s commitment to empowering […]
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Maine Tax Portal opens for new taxes, fees, programs Oct. 10
AUGUSTA — Maine Revenue Services is launching the third rollout of the Maine Tax Portal, Maine’s new online state tax system. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 10, the portal is set to open for 20 new Maine taxes, fees, and programs, including Individual Income Tax. The portal replaces and expands MRS’s current online services, including I-File and […]
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Christ the King Parish cemetery decorations to be removed by Oct. 30
Christ the King Parish cemeteries — Calvary Cemetery in Skowhegan and St. Sebastian Cemetery in Madison — are set to close for the winter in October or first snowfall. All decorations — including pots, holders, saddles, gazing balls and flags — must be removed by Monday, Oct. 30, or the attendant will dispose of them. […]
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YWCA Central Maine to sponsor ‘The Janes’ event series starting Oct. 30
Venues include USM in Portland, Bates in Lewiston and Colby in Waterville.
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West Paris library plans Star Party Oct. 14
West Paris Public Library is set to host Star Party, a free astronomy evening for all ages, from 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at the 226 Main St. library. Two experienced, amateur astronomers will be on hand, along with their telescopes, binoculars and planispheres. Attendees can bring any binoculars or scopes. Facilitators will be Rick […]
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Leeds Historical Society plans fall walks for October
People can join members of the Leeds Historical Society as they walk and talk about several places in October. Rain dates and time for all of the walks are the next day, Sunday at 1 p.m., according to a news release from Pam Bell, a member of the Leeds Historical Society Board. • Monument Hill, […]
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Whitefield Library to hold Fall Festival Oct. 14
Whitefield Library plans to hold its annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at 1 Arlington Lane. The event will feature music, children’s games, snacks, refreshments and raffle items. Used books will be on sale in the library. New this year will be a home-baked fruit pie sale. Also available […]