FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter’s Strut for Strays is set for 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at Titcomb Mountain Ski Slope, 180 Ski Slope Road; rain or shine. This is a family friendly walk/run. Attendees can stroll or stride with your favorite four-legged friend on a 5K course on the Whistlestop Trail. This […]
Events
Rural towns invited to propose project for Maine Service Fellow by Sept. 8
The deadline for submitting for the 2023-2024 year is Sept. 8.
Association to host Preservation Party in Dresden Sept. 10
Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual dinner and auction, Preservation Party, is set for Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Pownalborough Court House, 23 Court House Road in Dresden. Cocktails begin at 4 p.m. with appetizers and music by jazz guitarists Neil Lamb and David Lawlor. After the catered three-course Italian dinner, auctioneer Kaja Veilleux of Thomaston […]
Open Book Players to hold children’s program auditions in Wales Aug. 27
‘Frantick Frogs and Other Frankly Fractured Folktales’ will be presented Sept. 29 and Oct. 1.
McLaughlin Gardens in South Paris to host fundraiser Aug. 26
Singer-songwriter Lyle Divinsky to perform blues roots and R&B.
Inn to host Damariscotta Open Mic fundraiser Aug. 26
Damariscotta Open Mic is scheduled from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, to showcase a diverse mix of music and verse in the Long Barn at Inn Along the Way’s, Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. Artist performances, Inn tours and hay field walks are all part of the ambiance at this by-donation open mic fundraiser in […]
Waterville church seeks vendors/crafters for Nov. 4 holiday fair
WATERVILLE — Organizers seek nine more vendors/crafters for the Saturday, Nov. 4, Holiday Fair at Pleasant St. United Methodist Church at 61 Pleasant St. At least 350 fair attendees are predicted, according to a news release from Sheila Bacon. The cost is $25 and includes a six-foot table, two chairs, and at least five-foot by […]
Maine Authors Book Festival to be held in Thomaston Aug. 26
THOMASTON — Maine Authors Publishing plans to host its fourth annual book festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 12 High St. Forty-eight authors will be in attendance to sign and sell their books. The event will also include a children’s area hosted by the Coastal Children’s Museum, presentations, raffles, […]
Color Me United 5K set for Farmington Aug. 26
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to host its seventh annual Color Me United 5K at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, in the Narrow Gauge Cinema parking lot at 15 Front St. The cost is $40 for individuals and $35 per person for teams with five-plus people. Prices go up if […]
Farmington church to raffle off 2 quilts
All proceeds will support the church’s community service, outreach and youth programs.