The Mechanic Falls Historical Society plans to hold an open house of its collection of materials from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in the downstairs gym of the municipal building at 108 Lewiston St. in Mechanic Falls. The society recently received a collection of scrapbooks donated by Geneva Meserve which were compiled […]
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MaineHealth conference to address substance use treatment Sept. 28
PORTLAND — MaineHealth plans to bring together medical providers (hospitalists, ambulatory providers, nurses, behavioral health clinicians, etc.), community and public health partners, patients, and families to learn more about the best practice care for people with substance use disorder (SUD) at an annual conference. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 28 at 110 Free […]
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Maine Wienerfest to return to Belfast Sept. 10
BELFAST — Maine Wienerfest, a celebration of dachshunds and their owners, is set for Sunday, Sept. 10. The 18th annual event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at the Steamboat Landing Park, 34 Commercial St.; gates open at 10:30 a.m. Originating as a casual picnic for families with the […]
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Union library to host Wreaths Across America program Sept. 13
UNION — Fred Thompson, a Wreaths Across America ambassador and his wife Diane from Gardiner, plan to give an overview of the Wreaths Across America program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Vose Library, 392 Common Road. Also helping with the program are Joyce Grotton from Union and Linda Billings from Jefferson, who participated […]
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Nonprofit accepting orders for fall community build season in Waterville area
The measurement deadline for WindowDressers’ insulating window inserts is Oct. 1.
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Jefferson society to host last open house of year Sept. 10
The Jefferson Historical Society plans has set its final open house of the year for 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Old Jefferson Town House, 7 Gardiner Road. This will be the last chance to see the 2023 exhibits on all three floors of the treasured old Town House, transformed by the society and […]
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Local Cub Scout packs set signup events for September
Scouting year and area Cub Scout Packs have already begun recruiting or have set target sign-up events in their respective communities. In Vassalboro Vassalboro Pack and Troop 410 leader Christopher Santiago, a leader in both said the groups are recruiting new Cub Scouts for Pack 410, now a Family Pack, and accepting boys and girls […]
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Kennebec Chordsmen to begin rehearsals in Waterville Sept. 7
People can join the Kennebec Chordsmen for a family friendly, multi-generational musical experience. They can participate in a series of rehearsals which will culminate in a performance set for 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St. Rehearsals will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays from Sept. 7-28 at 91 […]
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Winthrop society to host talk about town’s apple history Sept. 14
The evening event will begin with an apple pie bake off starting at 5 p.m.
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September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Mainers can make a difference by knowing the warning signs and calling or texting 988.