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 […]
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Farmington church’s free meal programs to return
FARMINGTON — Two free meal programs have returned to Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, at 235 Main St. The Pancakery Cafe, run by the youth group, offers brunch with homemade soup, quiches, sandwiches, salads and pancakes. They also serve coffee, tea and cappuccinos. While the food will be served as take-out, The Pancakery will […]
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Belgrade camp to host Halloween-themed family activities Oct. 1
BELGRADE — A day of Halloween-themed activities for families is scheduled for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Camp Bomazeen, 656 Horse Point Road. People can come in costume and join in the games. The Haunted Woods event is for Cub Scouts and non-Cub Scout families. The cost is $7 per person; walk-ins are […]
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Bath-based land trust to host garlic workshop Oct. 1
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust plans to host the public at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the LOCAL Garden for a Growing Great Garlic workshop. The event will be held at the corner of High and Lemont streets in Bath. Led by Garden Coordinator Laurie Burhoe, this workshop will discuss and showcase the best […]
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Blessing of the Animals prayer services scheduled for October
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, more than 20 churches around Maine plan to hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services. Animal lovers are invited to bring their pets to have them blessed and gently sprinkled with holy water. People of all faiths are welcome, according to a news release […]
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Dog training clinic for youth set for Oct. 8 in Old Town
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer a dog training clinic for youth from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 8, at the University of Maine J. Franklin Witter Teaching & Research Center, 160 University Farm Road in Old Town. The Maine 4-H Dog Clinic is open to ages 9 to 18; owning […]
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Winthrop-based land trust to host tinctures workshop Sept. 29
MONMOUTH — Linda Nelson, certified herbalist, plans to give a hands-on tinctures workshop at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at the United Church of Monmouth, 778 Main St. The event is hosted by the Kennebec Land Trust. Those who attend can discover how simple it is to make powerful medicine from the plants growing in […]
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UMaine Augusta to host education sessions about drones
BRUNSWICK – The University of Maine at Augusta’s Aviation program plans to host a series of Federal Aviation Administration education sessions to educate different groups about remotely-piloted aircraft, better known as drones, at UMA’s Brunswick Aviation Center, 2 Pegasus St., and are free for all participants. The educational series will take place from 9 a.m. to […]