UNITY — Hayday: A Field & Forest Day, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, is hosted by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association at 294 Crosby Brook Road. This free event will feature hands-on activities related to the field and forest. Attendees are invited to stroll through the gardens, visit […]
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Hallowell group to offer garden tours July 23
The Hallowell Initiatives Committee for Historic Preservation is sponsoring garden tours of outstanding gardens in Hallowell and Augusta. The tours are planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Tickets cost $20 each. All proceeds go to the committee’s fund for historic preservation, according to a news release from the group. Garden tour […]
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Damariscotta gallery’s ‘Land and Sea’ show seeks submissions
River Arts in Damariscotta has issued a call to artists for the summertime show “Land and Sea.” Members and nonmembers can submit one piece for consideration until 4 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Artist Eric Glass will serve as juror for this show. Artists can enter one piece with a size limit of 42 inches (in […]
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Bath-based trust to host skin salve workshop July 23
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust plans this month to host a workshop about how to soothe chapped lips and skin by making skin salve. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at the LOCAL Garden, located at the corner of High Street and Lemont Street in Bath. A few simple ingredients will […]
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Winthrop society to hold parking lot party July 23
The Winthrop History and Heritage Center plans to fill its parking spaces with vendors selling their wares during its parking lot party, scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 23, at 107 Main St. in Winthrop. Those interested in being a vendor can reserve a space by calling Natalie Weise at 207-395-5450. The cost […]
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Wilton club to share resident’s gardens July 19
WILTON — Mt. Blue Area Garden Club plans to share the gardens of Becky Grant-Widen, 847 Orchard Drive, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19. People can bring a chair, a sandwich and a plant to swap. Creative desserts will be provided by club hosts. Grant-Widen will conduct a tour of her vegetable and flower gardens, […]
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Wiscasset committee to hold organizing meeting July 22
The Wiscasset Democratic Committee encourages all Wiscasset-registered Democrats and progressive Independents to gather at 6 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Wiscasset Community Center, 242 Gardiner Road. An evening is scheduled of food, music and organizing for the 2022 midterm elections and beyond. The hosts plan to take care of the grilling, but attendees are […]
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Waterville society to host first Woofstock Music Festival Aug. 13
The Humane Society Waterville Area’s first Woofstock Festival is set for noon-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the 100 Webb Road society. This event will feature local bands, food and drinks. All ticket sales and HSWA merchandise proceeds will go toward the society, as well as 10% of the proceeds from event vendors. Free general […]
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Winthrop library to hold book sale July 23, preview July 22
The Friends of the Bailey Public Library plans to host its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. in Winthrop. The large selection of books includes fiction, nonfiction, paperback, large print, and children books, as well as DVD and audio books, all […]
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Department seeks nods for outdoor lifetime achievement award
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Annual Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Award. This award, presented by the department, honors individuals who are dedicated to the stewardship and wise use of our natural resources, and who have been or are active in Maine’s rich outdoor traditions, according to […]