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Events
Local historian to give talk about Skowhegan’s Bicentennial July 20
SKOWHEGAN — The Community Regional Charter School at 25 Commercial St. plans to host a historical presentation about the Rise and Fall of a Commodious Hall on the Coburn Hall which was located where the Charter School now stands. This free, public, 90-minute presentation is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20; use the Commercial […]
Damariscotta library to host talk by bestselling author July 20
DAMARISCOTTA — The Chats with Champions program’s next speaker, Tess Gerritsen, is scheduled to appear at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 20 at Skidompha Library, 184 Main St. Gerritsen, an internationally bestselling author, took an unusual route to a writing career. A graduate of Stanford University, she went on to medical school at the University of […]
Norridgewock library to show film starring Skowhegan man July 15
NORRIDGEWOCL — A free showing of the film “Peak Oil: A Love Story” 2016, made in 2016 by Nelson Cole and starring Iver Lofving, is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at the Norridgewock Public Library, 40 Mercer Road. It is now seven years later, where are we now? “As long as the world […]
Parishes offering free meals, soup kitchens, food pantries for all faiths
In an effort to do all they can to help Maine individuals and families receive the food they need, parishes across the state offer free community meals, soup kitchens, and food pantries for people of all faiths to utilize. Food Pantries Bingham St. Peter Food Pantry, 27 Owens St., open from 10 a.m. to 1 […]
Bowdoinham arts center to start new workshops July 15
BOWDOINHAM — Merrymeeting Arts Center has scheduled new workshop offerings at its 9 Main St. location. Janna DeWan and Zachary Feilds are two teachers and potters the center is lucky to have in the community. DeWan, a high school art teacher and Bowdoinham potter, will be teaching a surface design workshop series. Sign up for […]
State library, Augusta society to host talk by ‘Up For Grabs!’ author July 19
The Maine State Library and the Kennebec Historical Society will host the society’s July presentation about “Up For Grabs!” with speaker Thomas Urquhart at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at the library’s temporary location at 242 State St. in Augusta. Urquhart was born in London, England, brought up in New York City, and received his […]
Central Maine Garden Club sets native garden tour for July 18
The Central Maine Garden Club plans to host a garden tour from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 in the Redington Museum Garden, 62 Silver St. in Waterville. The rain date is Wednesday, July 19. Nestled in the Redington Museum’s yard sits the native garden, a return to the past in hopes in saving the future. […]
Pittston Fair to kick off July 13
The Pittston Fair is set for Thursday through Sunday, July 13-16, at the Pittston Fairgrounds on Mast Road. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day. Midway opens at 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and at noon Saturday and Sunday. The event will feature vendors, rides, horse and ox pulling, children’s activities, educational demonstrations and exhibits. […]
Land trust to offer nature immersion walk at Freedom Forest Preserve July 15
FREEDOM — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust plans to host a meditative walk through the Freedom Forest Preserve at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 15. The event is led by Peter Wohl, a Maine registered guide and spiritual director of the Treetop Zen Center. Walkers can make their way through this protected landscape, taking time […]