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 […]
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Winthrop society accepting space reservations for Sept. 17 lawn sale
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is offering a space to bring items to set up and sell during a lawn sale this month. The sale is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. The cost is $20 per vendor space. To reserve […]
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Camden library to host ‘Victoria Falls’ author Sept. 13
The Camden Public Library plans to host author James Hornor at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Picker Room for a book event at 55 Main St. Hornor will discuss his novel “Victoria Falls,” which explores American male stereotypes, vulnerability, and masculine authenticity. Hornor will give a brief slideshow, read from the text and […]
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Online woman veterans town hall, public forum set for Sept. 13
VA Maine Healthcare System is set to host an online Woman Veterans Town Hall and Public Forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. VA Maine provides comprehensive care to women veterans, which includes reproductive health, according to a news release from VA Maine. Paula Greenleaf , VA Maine Women’s Health Director, and Gynecological Surgeon Dr. […]