The First Universalist Church of Auburn plans to hold a blessing of the animals at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 during Sunday worship service at 169 Pleasant St. The Rev. Patrick McLaughlin will bless animal companions. The ceremony is both a recognition of St. Francis’ Feast Day and the seventh principle of Unitarian Universalism: “Respect […]
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Maine Cheese Guild to hold Open Creamery Day Oct. 8
The Maine Cheese Guild’s 2023 Open Creamery Day is set for Sunday, Oct. 8. Each of the creameries will be available for visits from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “This group of cheese makers is exceptional and produces many types of delicious cheeses, all of artisanal quality. This is your opportunity to meet and talk […]
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Augusta library to host Pondtown Poets Oct. 14
The community is invited to hear and share poetry about life in Maine.
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Canton society to host history hour, supper Oct. 14
The Canton Historical Society plans to a history hour and spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the society’s 25 Turner St. building. These events are an opportunity to spend the afternoon with members and friends of the society, hear about four families from Canton’s past, and have dinner and dessert, according to a news […]
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Norway boat club, cancer resource center to team up Oct. 7 Postponed to Oct. 14
The event is held in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Augusta fort plans period games during Tavern Night Oct. 14
AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western’s second annual Tavern Night is set for 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct 14 at the S & W Howard Store & Tavern, 16 Cony St. The ticketed event costs $50 per person $75 per couple. Each person will receive one shilling and 12 pence to purchase a drink and participate in […]
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‘Over 35’ Sunday basketball returns to Waterville center
WATERVILLE — An “over 35” informal pick-up basketball group meets at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at the Alfond Youth Community Center, 126 North St. Men and women at least 35 years old who would like to join can call Peter Beckerman at 207-547-4411 or Club Athletic Director Beth LaFountain at 207-873-0684. There a nominal charge of […]
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Gardiner to host Swine & Stein Brewfest Oct. 7
Gardiner’s Swine & Stein Brewfest is set for noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. It will feature samples from some of Maine’s best breweries, cideries, meaderies, wineries and distilleries in an open air beer garden along historic downtown Water Street. Organized by Gardiner Main Street, this annual fall beer festival also includes a full line up […]
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Erskine Academy sets parent/teacher conferences for Oct. 4, 5
SOUTH CHINA — All parents of Erskine Academy students can attend fall parent/teacher conferences, set for 3-7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 4-5 at 309 Windsor Road. To avoid long waiting lines, Oct. 4 has been designated for students whose last names begin with A through K. Oct. 5 is for students whose last names […]
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Open Book Players to hold Halloween show auditions in Wales Oct. 3
The Open Book Player plans to hold auditions for their second show of the 2023-24 season, “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 at Oak Hill High School, 56 School Road in Wales. This seasonal production will include haunting stories written by Edgar Allen Poe, Kingsly Amis, Saki, among others, and […]