The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Municipal Planning Assistance Program seeks applications for a new round of Coastal Community Grants. Fiscal year 2023 CCG details and the program statement are found on the program website at maine.gov. Grant applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, according to a news release from the […]
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Hall-Dale High to host Homecoming Sept. 23, 24
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale High School Homecoming 2022 is scheduled for Sept. 23 and 24 at the school, 111 Maple St. All fall boys and girls soccer teams will play at home. The weekend will include a pancake breakfast, concessions, Taiko Drumming, fireworks, a bonfire, and a cornhole tourney and other activities for the community, according […]
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Waterville uniform drive for Scouts in need set for Sept. 21
WATERVILLE — Children who want to become a Scout can get a free uniform Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Waterville Goodwill store at 10 Concourse W. A new Scouting uniform costs around $95, which prevents many children from being able to Scout. Goodwill Northern New England and The Kennebec Valley Uniform Bank plan to host […]
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Square dance groups to offer classes for beginners
Three different square dance groups plan to start new classes for beginners to learn to square dance the week of Monday, Sept. 19. In Waterville, the Central Maine Square Dance club will meet every Tuesday night at the George Mitchell School on Dutton Street. In St. Albans, the St. Albans group plans to meet every […]
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Foundation scholarships available for Franklin County adult learners
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school may be eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting program but are encouraged […]
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Obsolete pesticide collections days set for 4 cities during October
Cities include Presque Isle, Bangor, Augusta and Portland.
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Farmington garden talk to cover gardening, harvesting vegetables
FARMINGTON — Community members can join Kathy Doyon, Healthy Community Coalition’s Snap-Ed director, and Laura Hoeft, Tri Valley United Way’s food hub program coordinator and garden volunteer, this month at the Hope Harvest Community Garden. The talk, scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 21, will cover gardening and harvesting vegetables to take home. The garden […]
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Farmington-based coalition to offer mobile outreach services
Healthy Community Coalition’s mobile health unit plans to offer free education and health screenings, substance use resources including harm reduction services, COVID-19 vaccines for adults, and many other resources in Greater Franklin County communities in the coming weeks. Individualized health coaching and connections to services are also offered. Not all services are offered at each […]
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Farmington-based alliance to host talk on foliage hikes Sept. 21
Sam Shirley of the High Peaks Alliance is set to host a presentation on some of his favorite easy, moderate and strenuous foliage hikes in western Maine’s High Peaks region. This free presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Thomas Auditorium on High Street. The presentation […]
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Boothbay foundation seeks work for Art in Maine exhibit
The Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s 15th juried exhibition Art in Maine is scheduled to be held Oct. 8 through Nov. 13 at the foundation gallery, 1 Townsend Road. The submission deadline for artists’ works is Friday, Sept. 23. The opening reception is 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. ART in MAINE’s exhibit aims to present a […]