MANCHESTER — The Kennebec Historical Society plans to hold its September presentation, “Around the Kennebec Valley: The Herman Bryant Collection,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Hope Baptist Church at 726 Western Ave. Author Gay M. Grant of South Gardiner will speak. Fans of Grant’s book “Along the Kennebec: The Herman Bryant Collection” can see more […]
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Readfield event to feature Maine author’s book, storywalk grand opening
READFIELD — The grand opening of the Readfield Elementary School StoryWalk is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, behind the school at 84 South Road. The event will feature a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, an inaugural walk along the trail, and Maine author and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Barbara Walsh will read from her newest book, […]
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Jefferson bicentennial quilt, historical items on display Sept. 10
A quilt with 34 squares depicting Jefferson scenes from 1976, created for the U.S. Bicentennial celebration by 29 Jefferson women, will be one of many exhibits telling the story of the town’s history during an open house this weekend. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Old […]
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Cub Scout signups to be held in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Cub Scout Pack 585 signups are set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at W.G. Mallet School, 116 Middle St. Scouting is a neighborhood-centered, parent volunteer-run program for all youth in grades K-5 that aims to combine fun with educational activities and lifelong values. Youth may join at any level, and parental support […]
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Spectrum Generations to host 10th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge
AUGUSTA — Local chefs plan to go head-to-head in the Spectrum Generations 10th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge, set for 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at Augusta Elks, 397 Civic Drive. The event will feature three local chefs who will prepare signature dishes based on the Meals on Wheels guidelines and standards. This year’s featured chefs […]
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Oakland library offers virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park
Oakland Public Library plans to offer a virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the 18 Church St. library. Oakland resident and former state biologist Paul Johnson will present the virtual tour in person. Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in this country and the world. It […]
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Auburn library to host nutrition talk series Sept. 14, 15
Auburn Public Library plans to host Cooking Healthy on a Budget with Becca Schoen, a SNAP-Ed nutrition educator from Healthy Androscoggin, at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept, 14 and 15. The event will be held in the Androscoggin Community Room at the 49 Spring St. library. Those who want to learn how to prepare […]
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Children’s program set for Sept. 10 at Whitefield Library
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Farmington-based Audubon to host loon studies expert Sept. 14
Western Maine Audubon plans to hold its first free talk of the fall, “Loons,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14. The talk will be held at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Thomas Auditorium in Prebel Hall. Dr. Mark Pokras, an expert on loon studies, will speak. Pokras, a graduate of Cornell and Tufts University, […]
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Common Ground Country Fair set for Sept. 23-25 in Unity
UNITY — The Common Ground Country Fair is scheduled for Friday to Sunday, Sept. 23-25, at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s Common Ground Education Center, at 294 Crosby Brook Road. This year the fair has 66 different areas where fairgoers can engage in educational talks, demonstrations and performances. Farmers and gardeners can find […]