University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer two free, in-person workshops in August for farmers, farm workers, fishermen and foresters with a focus on body mechanics, injury prevention, movement, health and wellness. The Safe Labor — Movement workshops are set for 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, […]
Events
Farmington club to host garden tour Aug. 16
The Mt. Blue Garden Club plans to hold the last of its local summer garden tours at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Beth Myers’ property at 135 Marwick Road in Farmington. Myers also will share information about the recently added square foot garden beds. Enchanted walking paths, vegetable rows, overflowing herb gardens, and raised […]
Rangeley chamber sets golf classic for Aug. 17
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce plans to hold its 29th annual Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Mingo Springs Golf Course, 43 Country Club Road in Rangeley. There will be two shotgun starts, 8:30 and 1:30 p.m. The rain date is Thursday, Aug. 18, with two shotgun starts, […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in August
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Aug. 15, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9, 10 and 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. • Friday, […]
Climate garden party set for Aug. 13 in Winslow
WINSLOW — A climate garden party is planned for Saturday, Aug. 13, rain or shine, at at Simply Grande Gardens, home to Peter Garrett and Jean Ann Pollard, 202 Eames Road. A 10 a.m. arrival is scheduled in time for conversations. The party will be held under the tent; bring a folding chair if available, […]
Reunion of 76th Division USAR-North set for Aug. 21 in Monmouth
A reunion of the 76th Division USAR-North is planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Monmouth Fish and Game Club, 347 U.S. Route 202 in Monmouth. The event will be pot luck. All past iterations/locations of the 76th Division are welcome. For more information, email Ray Ronan at [email protected]. […]
Wiscasset association to offer story, craft time Aug. 12 in Damariscotta
Families are invited to a children’s program about local writer Barbara Cooney, scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the Chapman-Hall House, 270 Main St. in Damariscotta. There will be a read-aloud story and conversation about the author and illustrator. Cooney, of Damariscotta, wrote more than 100 children’s books and was the recipient of […]
Readfield Historical Society event set for Heritage Days
The Readfield Historical Society’s annual Wine & Cheese Social will kick off Readfield Heritage Days, set for 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the society, 759 Main St. in Readfield. Guests can tour the RHS museum and meet others with like interests. Refreshments will be available. Several books and items of a historical nature will […]
Winslow church to host blueberry festival Aug. 13
Winslow’s annual Blueberry Festival is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow St. Admission to the festival grounds is free, according to a news release from the church. Nearly 750 blueberry pies and blueberry baked goods will be available for sale. Blueberry pies ($12 each) can […]
Waterville-based program receives $50K for job training, facility work
Spectrum plans to kick off the partnership Aug. 6 with a revitalization event.