MADISON — A hamburger, hot dog and chicken in-person barbecue is planned from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple St. The cost is $10 per person. Takeouts are available; order ahead by calling 207-696-5848. The event is sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion, Squadron […]
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Winthrop library to celebrate local poets
WINTHROP — The Bailey Library plans to celebrate poetry month with Poets in the Library at noon Saturday, April 30, at 39 Main St. The event focuses on the recently self-published chapbook “A Simple Abundance” that features more than a dozen local poets, according to a news release from the library. The poets featured in […]
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Maine Fiddlehead Festival returns to Farmington April 30
After a two-year hiatus, the Maine Fiddlehead Festival is slated for a revival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Beginning in 2012, the local food-centered festival was held annually until the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled plans in 2020 and 2021. In its ninth […]
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Arts organization to hold open auditions in Rangeley
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to produce a live theater event, “Don’t Drink the Water” by Woody Allen, in August. Auditions are scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The performance dates are Aug. 19, 20 and 21. Auditions are open to everyone […]
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Wiscasset gallery extends juried members show deadline to May 7
WISCASSET — The Maine Art Gallery seeks submissions until Saturday, May 7, for its Members Show, scheduled to run June 4-25. Works will be exhibited in the Maine Art Gallery’s historic Old Academy Building at 15 Warren St., in Wiscasset. Artists who are not currently members may join for $30. The show’s juror, Sam Cady, […]
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Farmington to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Farmington Police Department plans to collect expired or unused prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Meetinghouse Park Gazebo on Main Street, in conjunction with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Along with prescription drugs, residents can also dispose of expired over-the-counter medication, vitamins and pet medications during […]
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Damariscotta trust to host benefit for Ukrainians
All proceeds from the sale will be sent directly to Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children Charities.
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Chelsea named Maine’s 83rd age-friendly community
Chelsea has been designated by the American Association of Retired Persons as Maine’s 83rd age-friendly community. The work that happens within the network — which is a program within the larger AARP Livable Communities initiative — is hands-on and locally determined and directed, according to a news release from the town office. Chelsea’s Age-Friendly Committee […]
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Winslow group to celebrate Earth Day during SkillShare event
WINSLOW — In celebration of this year’s Earth Day, the Sisters of St. Joseph and their partners plan to host a free educational Skillshare event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23, at 80 Garland Road. Members of Mid Maine Permaculture will lead the event, where anyone can learn a skill they can then […]
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UMaine at Augusta to hold Sports Hall of Fame induction
The University of Maine at Augusta Sports Hall of Fame plans to hold an induction ceremony for the new 2022 inductees at 6 p.m. Friday, April 29, in the Farbor Forum in Jewett Hall at the University of Maine at Augusta at 46 University Drive. The induction class includes: • Richard Haskell: Men’s Basketball Coach […]