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, Jan. 9, 9 and 10 a.m.; • Wednesday, Jan. 11, noon and 1 p.m.; • Friday, Jan. 13, 9 and 10 […]
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Market garden training for farmers to begin in January
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a comprehensive nine-month hybrid (online and in-person) training program for all beginning farmers. Participants can acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully grow produce for small-scale private or commercial fruit and vegetable operations. Online training begins Tuesday, Jan. 17. The program continues twice-monthly through […]
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Christmas basket raffle to benefit Old Fort Western
Drawings will be held Dec. 19.
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Somerville farm to host Yule Goat fundraiser Dec. 11
Funds raised will benefit underprivileged schoolchildren in Varanasi, India.
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Lewiston-based United Way taking applications for food, shelter program
LEWISTON — United Way of Androscoggin County has been selected to administer a grant for Androscoggin County Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, to aid in the local fight against homelessness and hunger. The grant will be administered by a local board comprised of area nonprofits, local municipalities, and members of the faith community. […]
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Christmas at Norlands returns Dec. 10 in Livermore
LIVERMORE — Christmas at Norlands is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center at 290 Norlands Road. The event features 1870’s style children’s crafts, light refreshments and stories and games led by “Aunt Clara,” known locally as Willi Irish. Trustee Ron Kley will share memories of […]
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Winthrop society to host Christmas Through the Ages Walking Tour Dec. 10
Time travel with the Winthrop Maine Historical Society on Saturday, Dec. 10, to experience Christmas Through the Ages. Visit five buildings where costumed guides share information about five unique eras of Christmas celebrations. Period decorations, refreshments, music, and costumes add a touch of era atmosphere to the festivities, according to a news release from Mary […]
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Waterville winter parking ban in effect
Waterville’s winter parking ban is in effect. According to city policies, no vehicle can be parked on any city street, road or way, between midnight and 6 a.m. If a time extension is necessary a notice will be posted on the city’s website and Facebook page, and information will be sent to local media, through […]
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Wilton church to hold Santa’s Workshop for children Dec. 10
Each child will be able to shop for their adult loved ones.
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UMaine Farmington community celebrates season with giving spirit
Activities include the Giving Tree, a pajama drive, and food and toy collections.