HALLOWELL — Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 seeks donations for its annual lawn sale, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at 114 Second St. No hygiene items, TVs or clothing will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the legion’s community programs. For pick up by legion members, call Tim McGuire at 207-622-9166, Larry […]
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Winslow center to offer free technology workshops
WINSLOW — The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon plans to offer free monthly technology workshops for anyone older than 55. The workshops will run from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. starting Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the St. Joseph Center on 80 Garland Road, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. […]
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Coastal Community Grants available for municipal, regional projects
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 […]