AUGUSTA – The Maine Maple Producers Association is set to host the fifth annual Maine Maple Fall Fest on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13. The event includes more than 25 sugarhouses statewide. Some will offer sugarbush tours and presentations on how maple syrup is made, and there is always a wide variety of […]
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Blessing of the Animals to take place across Maine in October
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of all of God’s creatures, churches and other locations throughout the Diocese of Portland are set to hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services in October. People can bring their pets to have them blessed and gently sprinkled with holy […]
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University of Maine at Farmington to present forum on mental health Oct. 9
This panel discussion will explore challenges and resources related to supporting an individual’s mental health needs at home, in school and in the community.
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Erskine Academy sets parent/teacher conferences for Oct. 9, 10
CHINA — Erskine Academy’s fall parent/teacher conferences are set for 3-7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 9 and 10. To avoid long waiting lines, Oct. 9 has been designated for students whose last names begin with A-K; Oct. 10 is for students whose last names begin with L-Z. No appointments are necessary; teachers will be […]
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Leeds Historical Society plans autumn walks
LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society plans to hold the following autumn walks. Indian Carry and much more will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Attendees can explore the Indian Carry across the delta of the Dead River into the Androscoggin Lake. Remnants of White & Son’s sawmill and the old railroad road trestle […]
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Crafters sought for Mistletoe Fair in Skowhegan Nov. 16
SKOWHEGAN — Organizers of the Mistletoe Fair seek crafters for the event, set from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Tewksbury Hall behind the Federated Church at 11 Island Ave. A table will be provided for $25. To reserve a space, call Betsy Drumm at 207-474-0129 or 207 612-8541. Check […]
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Save the Tatas event set for Sidney Oct. 5
All money raised during this event will help those in Maine with breast cancer.
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Central Maine Striders set Fall Classic 10K Race for Oct. 13
The course begins and ends at the Quarry Road Trail Center, and winds through Waterville.
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Smith Homestead walk set for Oct. 11 in Readfield
READFIELD — A Readfield History Walk is set for 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 11, at the old Smith Homestead, 96 Sturtevant Hill Road. The farm had been established by Capt. Mathias Smith Sr. circa 1768 on a land grant. Sixty of the original 200 acres had remained in that family for six generations […]
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Fort Western to host archaeological bus tour Oct. 19
Registration closes Friday, Oct. 11, at 4 p.m.