HealthReach’s Bingham Area Health Center clinic is scheduled to offer free COVID-19 booster shots to patients and the public from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 29, at 237 Main St. No appointment is necessary during this time period. HealthReach is offering Bivalent Moderna boosters through these clinics. These boosters are available to any fully […]
Events
Manchester to hold roadside cleanup April 29
The town of Manchester’s annual roadside litter pick up is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, starting at 9 a.m. at the town office, 12 Readfield Road. The event is sponsored by the Manchester Conservation Commission. Residents and civic groups are encouraged to participate. “The Manchester roadside cleanup has been an annual event for more than […]
Kennebec Valley District of Scouting to hold breakfast May 6
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley District of Scouting plans to honor the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion during a special breakfast on Saturday, May 6. The breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. at American Legion Fitzgerald-Cummings Post 2 in Augusta, 7 Legion Drive. “Each year, Scouting honors a person […]
South China church taking orders for April 29 turkey dinner
SOUTH CHINA — An eat-in or take-out turkey pie supper is scheduled for 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at South China Community Church, 246 Village St. The cost is $12 for adults and $10 for children younger than 12. To order in advance, call Debbie Stowe at 207-462-2175. Check out other upcoming area events!
Union library to host Clarry Hill Pottery April 26
UNION — A program by potters Denise and Steve Migliorini of Clarry Hill Pottery is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Vose Library at 392 Common Road. Clarry Hill Pottery is located in Union. According to a news release from the library, the Migliorinis said their “serendipitous path to pottery is a tale […]
Norway Grange to host Papa’s Boots 3-T Auction May 6
NORWAY — A 3-T Auction, benefiting Papa’s Boots, is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, at the Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with a free homemade baked beans dinner. At 6 p.m. the 3-T auction will begin. The 3-T stands for Talents — such as donating hours of yard, […]
Lincoln County Historical Association to offer Docent College April 29, May 6
Lincoln County Historical Association plans to offer a short program of classes designed to teach the basics of being a volunteer docent. LCHA’s Docent College can prepare participants to guide tours in any or all of its historic properties: the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, the Old Jail in Wiscasset, and the Pownalborough Court House in […]
Marriage preparation retreats set for Augusta, Brunswick April 28, 29
Retreats in Brunswick and Augusta in late April aim to help men and women planning Catholic weddings. The retreats can help them develop fuller understandings of their upcoming unions and how they mirror the mutual commitment between God and his people, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of […]
Tick Lab adds Powassan, Heartland viruses to tick testing service
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab is adding two new pathogens to its tick testing panels. The Tick Lab will now screen ticks for Powassan virus and Heartland virus in addition to testing for the pathogens that cause Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis and tularemia. Powassan virus […]
Skowhegan church seeks orders for April 22 chicken dinner
Skowhegan Federated Church plans to hold a takeout chicken dinner Saturday, April 22, at Tewksbury Building on Island Avenue. Meals can be picked up between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Proceeds will help people with their heat and lights. To place an order, […]