AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library has brought back its A Capital Read program after a six-year hiatus. This year’s title is “The Poacher’s Son,” by Paul Doiron. Doiron is a best-selling author; “The Poacher’s Son,” his first book in the Mike Bowditch series, won the Barry Award and the Strand Critics Award and was nominated […]
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Farmington council to host Breakfast Under the Oaks on Sept. 2
All proceeds from the event support the Greater Franklin Food Council.
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Mid-Coast Audubon to host lobster bake fundraiser Sept. 2
BREMEN — Mid-Coast Audubon is hosting its annual lobster bake fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Hog Island Audubon camp in Bremen. Members of the Mid-Coast Audubon board of directors will display their cooking talents and be available to answer bird questions. A $75 donation covers boat transportation, a meal of a lobster, potato and […]
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Spectrum Generations to host Celebrity Chef Challenge Sept. 18
All proceeds will support the programs and services of Spectrum Generations, including Meals on Wheels.
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Local Scouts lend hand both locally and for Hawaii
The slogan of Scouting is to “Do a Good Turn Daily.” Members of local Scout Troops and Cub Packs will be working this year not only on badges and awards but also on ways that they can help others in their community and as far away as Hawaii. Eric Handley of Sidney, Kennebec Valley District […]
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Lithgow Cribbage Club to return Sept. 1
AUGUSTA — The Lithgow Cribbage Club plans to meet from 1-4 p.m. every Friday starting Sept. 1 in the Board Room of the 45 Winthrop St. library. This program is free, and players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Boards, pegs and cards are provided. For more information, call the library at 207-626-2415 or […]
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Augusta library to bring back tech help starting Sept. 5
AUGUSTA — For those who need assistance using technology, Alana MacArthur is scheduled to be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. She is available by appointment only at the Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. Appointments are 20 minutes long. MacArthur can provide assistance with one of the public computers, […]
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Next Wiscasset Art Walk set for Aug. 31
716 Candles Project plans to offer insight, knowledge and stories from addiction.
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UMaine Farmington offers online Employment Specialist Certificate
This fall, the University of Maine at Farmington plans to offer a new online Employment Specialist Certificate for individuals who work closely with people with disabilities and other limiting conditions, to help them secure meaningful jobs. An employment specialist works with clients in a variety of settings to help them obtain and maintain employment consistent […]
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Waterville hospice to offer chair yoga session Aug. 30
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to host a yoga session at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the garden at 304 Main St., Waterville. Certified Yoga Teache Arleen King-Lovelace will lead a session of chair yoga, for all levels, geared towards those grieving a significant loss of a loved one. When people grieve, their […]