In June, six people set out to row a replica 17th century shallop, the Jane Stevens, from Georgetown to Fort William Henry in Pemaquid. They traveled across the mouth of the Sagadahoc and out of Boothbay Harbor, with stops at different islands along the way, according to a news release from Vose library. Historian and […]
Events
Waterville cemetery crew to start fall cleanup in October
WATERVILLE — St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., reminds all burial right holders that during the first week of October the cemetery crew will start the annual fall cleanup for the coming winter season. Flowers real and artificial, vases and baskets will be gathered and disposed of. Burial right holders are advised to remove […]
Fairfield auxiliary arts and crafts fair tables available for Oct. 1 event
Tables are available for the Fairfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6924 Auxiliary’s annual arts and crafts fair. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the 246 Main St. post. The sale will include baked goods, hot dogs and French fries. Table rentals cost $10 each. To reserve […]
Winthrop library to host talk by paranormal investigator Sept. 28
WINTHROP — Paranormal investigator Nomar Slevik plans to give a talk at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Bailey Library at 39 Bowdoin St. The talk will focus on supposed extraterrestrial sightings and abductions in what are known as “UFO hotspots” around New England. Slevik is a researcher, writer and podcaster whose work […]
Rangeley theater to host storytelling workshop Sept. 24
RANGELEY — A storytelling workshop is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Participants should come to the workshop with some ideas for their own story; something that really happened. Because it is a true story, there are no lines that […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in October, November
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, Oct. 24, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 2, 3, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, Oct. […]
Damariscotta inn to host 3rd Challenging Conversation Circle Sept. 25
DAMARISCOTTA — “Relationships with Ourselves as We Age” will be the focus of the Inn Along the Way’s third 2022 summer Challenging Conversation Circle,” scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. Having a good relationship with oneself during the aging process is the foundation for important insights and […]
Council plans Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days
Collections will be held Oct. 1 at transfer stations in Skowhegan and Pittsfield, and Oct. 15 in Winslow.
Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus to perform at Maine Arts Academy
The Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus is scheduled to perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Maine Arts Academy, 11 Goldenrod Lane in Sidney. Tickets cost $10 each; donations are tax deductible. Tickets will be sold at the door. All donations to support Maine Arts Academy’s Help Us Build a New Home Fund, according to […]
Girls youth soccer mentoring day set for Sept. 24 in Oakland
OAKLAND — The Messalonskee High School girls’ soccer team and the ShineOnCass Foundation plans to host their seventh annual girls youth soccer mentoring day, ShineOn Saturday, from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. The event will be held on the Messalonskee Middle School field, 33 School Bus Drive. It honors former Messalonskee soccer player […]