River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work to a juried show “Earth, Water, Sky.” The deadline for entry is 4 p.m. Saturday, July 29. Well known Maine artist and writer David Little is the juror. Little, having studied studio art, art history and music, graduated with a Master of Arts and Master of Fine […]
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Ag department reminds Maine producers to file crop acreage reports
The major deadline for most crops is July 17.
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Dresden Summerfest set for July 9
DRESDEN — The grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House at 23 Court House Road will be filled with the sounds of a summer day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 9. This annual free event features horse and wagon rides, goat petting, music by Halfmoon Jug Band, face painting, fanciful balloons, food […]
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Shakespeare company to hold auditions July 17, 19
Recycled Shakespeare Company plans this month to hold auditions for its theatrical production, “The Poe Experience.” Auditions run from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 17, at Fairfield House of Pizza, 207 Main St. in Fairfield, and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at the South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. in Augusta. This one-night-only show will […]
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Augusta hospital nominated to win most beautiful hospital award
MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta is one of 50 hospitals nationwide nominated in an America’s Most Beautiful Hospital contest. The center was voted for its edifice built in 2013. The 198-bed acute care hospital campus was designed by frontline and senior leadership. The center is surrounded by natural foliage and rolling hills, and is home […]
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Group to give tour of Western Foothills Land Trust property in Oxford July 8
OXFORD — Maine Woodlot Owners’ Western Maine chapter will give a Woodland Management for Wildlife tour of a Western Foothills Land Trust property from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 8. The property is located off the Allen Hill road that was formerly owned and managed by P.H. Chadbourne and was intensely managed for white […]
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Whitefield library seeks donations for book, yard sale July 8
The Whitefield Library is looking for donations for its annual used book and yard sale, set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at 1 Arlington Lane. Items can be brought to the library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 7 or by 9 a.m. Saturday, July 8. Besides books, […]
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Agency accepting nominations for farmers, ranchers for county committees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting nominations for county committee members for elections due to occur later this year. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is unveiling a new GIS tool to make it easier for producers to participate in the nomination and election processes for county committee members, who make important decisions on how […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in July, August
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, July 31 at 1 and 2 p.m. • Thursday, Aug. 3 at 9 and 10 a.m. • Friday, Aug. 4 at […]
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Legion to host Great Bean Cook Off in Madison July 15
Bean dish contestants must be signed up and paid by July 13.