TURNER — The Androscoggin Chapter of the Maine Women’s Network is teaming up with Axe Women Loggers of Maine to offer a women’s basic chainsaw skills and safety class. Two time options are available for the three-hour class, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at the pavilion at Ricker Hill Tasting Room at […]
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Union library to host ‘Armchair Adventure to Greece’ Nov. 20
UNION — Vose Library’s patrons and friends are invited to an “Armchair Adventure to Greece” with Tim and Laurie Warden at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the 392 Common Road library. The Wardens experienced a two-month journey through Greece last winter. Among the sites they visited were “amazing Athens, beautiful Crete, the peaceful Peloponnese, […]
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Gardiner food bank to hold Turkey Donation Day Nov. 23
The food bank provides Gardiner, Randolph, South Gardiner, Pittston, West Gardiner, Farmingdale and Chelsea residents with complete holiday meals every year.
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Thomas College to hold open house Nov. 22
WATERVILLE — Thomas College’s new president, Dr. Jeannine Diddle Uzzi, invites high school students and their families to attend November Open House, set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 at 180 West River Road. The event will entail meeting faculty and current students, an interactive campus tour, and a meet-and-greet with Uzzi. […]
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Farmington club to offer seed germination workshop Nov. 19
In this interactive class, participants will explore the essential role native plants play in supporting the local ecosystem.
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Gardiner Parade of Lights set for Dec. 7
GARDINER — The downtown Gardiner Parade of Lights is set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Gardiner Main Street seeks organizations, businesses, neighborhoods, schools and individuals to participate in the event. Awards will be presented to entries that best meet the guidelines. Winners will receive Gardiner merchandise. For registration and more information, email [email protected] or […]
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Farmington hospital to offer ski, snowboard clinic Nov. 18
FARMINGTON — The MaineHealth Franklin Hospital Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Department is set to host a free ski and snowboard clinic at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in the Stanley Health Center on the Franklin Hospital campus, 111 Franklin Health Commons. Open to all ages, this clinic aims to provide assessments in flexibility, strength, […]
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UMaine Farmington forum on video games set for Nov. 13
UMF faculty, staff, alumna and a current student will discuss how gaming has evolved and its cultural impact.
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Whitefield library to host talk by avid birder Nov. 17
WHITEFIELD — Whitefield Library is set to host a talk by birder Howie Nielsen at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the library at 1 Arlington Lane. The talk, “Travel is for the Birds,” highlights Nielsen’s recent and extensive travels to Australia, New Zealand, West Papua and the Philippines. As an avid birder and conservationist, […]
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Rangeley church to host Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 24
Meals will also be available to take home or be delivered.