In the coming weeks, St. Michael Parish in Augusta plans to help local single mothers who need assistance keeping up with the expenses of caring for their children. Large baskets will be stationed in the front of each parish church on the weekends of Aug. 6 and 7, and 13 and 14 for parishioners and […]
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Augusta chamber to host Women’s Network luncheon Aug. 10
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Women’s Network luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. Elissa Shuman Emmons, president of Charlie’s Honda in Augusta, will discuss her professional and personal journey, according to a news release from […]
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Packs for Progress backpack program welcomes applications
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Packs for Progress backpack program is still accepting applications. The deadline is Friday, Aug. 12. These backpacks are for families that live or attend school in Franklin County, Livermore Falls and Livermore. Those who live outside this area can call 211 Maine to find out whether there is a […]
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Winthrop society to host local author Aug. 11
Local historian and author Dale Potter-Clark is set to speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, at 107 Main St., to discuss her book “The Founders and Evolution of Summer Resorts and Kids’ Camps on Four Lakes in Central Maine — Torsey, Echo, Lovejoy and northern Maranacook” with […]
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Damariscotta talk to cover prolific writer Elizabeth Coatsworth
DAMARISCOTTA — Lincoln County Historical Association plans to continue its series of talks on Women Writers of Lincoln County with a talk by Gary Lawless. The talk, Elizabeth Coatsworth at Chimney Farm, is set for 6 p.m Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Porter Meeting Hall in Skidompha Library, 184 Main St. in Damariscotta. Lawless, a poet, […]
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Winthrop society to celebrate opening of center during August
August marks the first anniversary of the Winthrop History and Heritage Center at 107 Main St. Plans are under way for a month full of celebration. Each week in August there will be a free drawing of items from local businesses. People can stop by the center to see the objects on display and browse […]
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Livermore Falls library announces August events
LIVERMORE FALLS — It’s almost time to solve the marine mystery at Treat Memorial Library. Weekly clues have been given all summer and the final clue are scheduled be revealed at the library, on Facebook, and on its Beanstack site on Thursday, Aug. 4. Those who want to solve the mystery with others or just […]
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Mills foundation to host open house Aug. 6 in Rome
Visitors welcome to tour the property and meet Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Travis Mills.
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Bath trust to host elderberry tincture workshop Aug. 6
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a workshop on the simple process making elderberry tincture at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the LOCAL Garden at the corner of High and Lemont streets. Participants can use fresh or dried elderberries and other simple ingredients, which will be provided, to make and bring […]
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Thursday craft series to be held in August in Bethel
The Museums of the Bethel Historical Society on Broad Street have announced the presenters for this summer’s Mill Brook Craft Series. Each Thursday afternoon in August at 1 p.m., craftspeople will lead workshops in the Twitchell Education Center, 14 Broad St. in Bethel, a replica (on the exterior) of Dr. Moses Mason’s 19th century library […]