Old Fort Western continues its 2022 The Year of the Fort celebration with Four Forts, One Story, an archaeological bus tour. People can join the archaeologists who helped excavate each site on a day-long excursion on Saturday, June 11, according to a news release from Linda Novak, fort curator and director. Beginning at Fort Western […]
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Lincoln County Historical Association offers residents free tours
Lincoln County Historical Association invites all county residents to visit its three museums free of charge on Saturday, June 4. The 1754 Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, the 1761 Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, and the 1811 Old Jail in Wiscasset will be open for tours on a walk-in basis. The admission rate of $10 per […]
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Damariscotta library to launch summer reading program June 1
The Skidompha Library Summer Reading Program is set to begin Wednesday, June 1, with activities for youths and adults. Each year, the Collaborative Summer Library Program picks a nationwide unified summer reading theme to promote and provide summer reading materials and ideas to state libraries. The goal is simple — support literacy when school is […]
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LGBTQ+ Pride event to be held in Farmington
A Farmington event celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Meetinghouse Park beside the courthouses on Main Street. This event is family friendly and open to all. Acceptance and education are the number one game changers for queer people in rural America, according to a news release from the Farmington […]
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Augusta educational institution offers online, tuition-free workshops
New Ventures Maine plans to offer tuition-free online workshops and classes for June, including self-paced and interactive online workshops that are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. The full class schedule, with offerings for June and beyond, is accessible […]
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Sidney plans Memorial Day parade, program
The town of Sidney’s Memorial Day Parade Committee plans to sponsor a parade and program to remember the sacrifice made by fallen service members as well as to honor past and present military members. The event will start at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, according to a news release from the committee. Veterans are encouraged […]
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Mt. Blue Area Garden Club plans annual member luncheon
FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club’s annual member luncheon is scheduled to begin at noon Tuesday, June 7, at the Farmington American Legion, 158 High St. A choice of meat or vegetarian lasagna will be served; a cash bar will be open. The cost is $10 payable by Monday, June 1. People should […]
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Maine Arts Academy to hold concert fundraiser in Sidney May 25
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy plans to hold its free spring music concert fundraiser at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, on its 11 Goldenrod Lane campus. Audience members are encouraged to wear facial coverings when entering indoor performance spaces during the recital. Bussing is available from a number of bus hubs. The academy provides a […]
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Hallowell American Legion to hold Memorial Day service
HALLOWELL — Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 plans to conduct a Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at the north end of the Hallowell Cemetery on Water Street. The Hall-Dale High School Band and a variety of singers will perform. Mayor George LaPointe will be the guest speaker, according to a news […]
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Fairfield plans Memorial Day parade
FAIRFIELD — A Memorial Day parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 30. Line-up will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Center, 61 Water St. The parade will leave the Community Center, then proceed to Main Street, Western Avenue and Maplewood Cemetery, and end at Monument Park. Participants will include Fairfield/Benton […]