AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library is co-sponsoring a candidate meet and greet event with candidates who are running for state Senate District 15 and state House Districts 59 and 60. The free event is scheduled for 5:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the community room at the 45 Winthrop St. library. Each candidate will have […]
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Mobile Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down events planned around Maine
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plan to co-host the third annual Mobile Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down during October. The first priority of the Stand Downs is to provide veterans with connections to housing and working with partner organizations. The event will also offer access to new winter clothes […]
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Community partners seek recovery needs input, plans events
A group of community partners aim to open recovery centers in Jay and Farmington that would provide a safe and inclusive center for those in recovery who want connections to resources, peer groups and a safe place to meet others in Franklin County. Unlike a treatment center, recovery centers are non-clinical centers powered by local […]
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Augusta-based United Way plans movie in the park Sept. 30
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley plans to host an outdoor movie at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Mill Park at 1 Water St. This free, family friendly event will feature Disney’s “Encanto.” Concessions and hot dogs can be purchased throughout the event in order to raise money for 49 local nonprofit programs […]
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Maine’s Garlic Festival set for Oct. 1 in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — The fourth annual Maine’s Garlic Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2. The event will be held on the west side island at Lake George Regional Park, 58 West Lake George Park Lane. Both days will start at 9:30 a.m. and end at 6 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, according […]
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Waterville class of ’67 to hold reunion Oct. 28
Waterville class of 1967 plans to celebrate its 55th class reunion from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the Waterville Senior High School cafeteria, 1 Brooklyn Ave. This will be a meet-and-greet for classmates to reminisce and reacquaint. There will be tours of the school’s facility. Classmates are asked to inform other classmates of […]
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Skowhegan church seeks crafters, vendors for Christmas craft fair
SKOWHEGAN — The Centenary Methodist Church seeks crafters and vendors for a Christmas craft fair planned from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the 103 Dr. Mann Road church. Spaces should be booked by Tuesday, Nov. 15. For more information, call Ila Libby at 207-431-9160. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Over 35 Sunday basketball to begin Oct. 9 in Waterville
WATERVILLE — An informal basketball group plans to meet at 5:30 p.m. Sundays beginning Oct. 9 at the Alfond Youth Center, 126 North St. Both men and women at least 35 years old who would like to join can call Peter Beckerman at 207-547-4411 or Club Athletic Director Isaac Leblanc at 207-873-0684, according to a […]
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St. Dom sets Athletic Hall of Fame banquet, awards ceremony for Nov. 25
Saint Dominic Academy has announced this year’s inductees into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. The Athletic Hall of Fame honors former players, teams and coaches who have achieved athletic excellence throughout their careers at St. Dom’s and beyond. The banquet and awards ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 25, at the St. Dom’s Auburn […]
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Rangeley church to host blessing of animals Oct. 2
RANGELEY — The Church of the Good Shepherd invites the community to a Blessing of the Animals, scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, on the church’s lakeside lawn at 2614 Main St. The custom of blessing animals is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi and his love for all creatures great and […]