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 […]
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Camden club to host talk Sept. 22 by Somerville textile artist
The Camden Garden Club is scheduled to meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at the American Legion Hall, 91 Pearl St., with guest speaker Amanda Affleck. Affleck will give a presentation entitled “Natural dyes: Conjuring color from cultivated and wild harvested plants.” Affleck is a textile artist and maker, and is especially inspired by […]
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Lincoln County committee to host harvest dinner Oct. 2 in Jefferson
JEFFERSON — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee plans to hold its annual harvest dinner at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at Le Barn, at 132 Waldoboro Road. “We’re thrilled that Jim and Marie Lindsey have loaned us the use of this remarkable building that they have so lovingly restored,” said Valarie Johnson, organizer of the […]
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Maine wildlife refuge seeks imagery for 2023 calendar
The Sense of Wonder Photo Contest, held by the Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, began Sept. 1. People can submit up to three photos to the Friends website; a jury will select 12 winning images to include in a 2023 Rachel Carson calendar available beginning in November. All photo submissions must be taken […]
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Farmington, Skowhegan extensions to host gardening series
Local gardeners can take advantage of a new in-person learning opportunity offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension this fall. The six-part series, Fall in the Garden, is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 20 through Oct. 11. Two sessions will be hosted by Franklin County Extension at 138 Pleasant […]
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Wilton lodge to hold takeout supper Sept. 17
The lodge is accepting reservations for orders until Sept. 16.
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Newcastle-based center to host virtual Inaugural Homestead Day
The Frances Perkins Center is scheduled to celebrate the life and work of Perkins with a virtual inaugural Homestead Day at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. The event will honor the inspiring role of the Perkins Family ancestral homestead, a National Historic Landmark located in Newcastle, in Perkins’ work for social justice and economic security, […]
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Taste of Corpus Christi Parish event set for Sept. 18 in Winslow
WINSLOW — Parish groups plan to host a free event that aims to gather parishioners and community members from Waterville, Winslow and beyond for food, music and relaxation on Sunday, Sept. 18. The Taste of Corpus Christi Parish event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the St. John Church campus on […]
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Statewide network to offer fall prevention events during September
Events will be held in Damariscotta, Hallowell and Waterville.