The Old Jail and Museum in Wiscasset is set to host a Jailhouse Rock event at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at 133 Federal St. The all-ages event offers dancing, food, lawn games, and tours of the jail cells. There will be an evening of music by the jazz-rock-blues band Leopard Girls, led by musician/composer […]
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Wilton church to host blueberry festival Aug. 2, 3
Wilton United Methodist Church Blueberry Festival is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3, at 600 Main St. The two-day event celebrating all things blueberry will kick off Friday with a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pies will cost $16-$18. The lobster roll lunch will […]
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Paint Skowhegan to feature artists sprinkled through town painting landscapes
Paint Skowhegan is set for 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, during the River Fest celebration. River Roads Artisans Gallery and Main Street Skowhegan have joined forces to host a plein air event where attendees can view local artists as they create paintings of local landmarks. Maps showing the locations where artists will be working will […]
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Entomological society Field Day planned in Sidney Sept. 7
Newcomers and more experienced entomologists alike are invited to come and learn about insect identification in this ecologically diverse conservation area.
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Winthrop society to host square dance club members Aug. 8
The Winthrop History Center is set to host members of the Squire Town Squares at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Squire Town Squares members will present a short talk about square dancing in Maine along with a dance demonstration. For those who opt for a […]
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‘Beginner Junk Journaling’ class set for Augusta Aug. 13
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library is set to offer a class, Beginner Junk Journaling by Maryanne Fotter, from 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 45 Winthrop St. Participants can unlock their creativity as they learn techniques to make a vintage-themed Nature Journal. They’ll be instructed on how to transform eclectic bits of paper, ribbon, fabric […]
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Farmington-based United Way Packs for Progress underway
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is accepting applications for its back-to-school Packs for Progress program. To complete an application and for more information, visit uwtva.org. People should check out the new eligibility guidelines as well. The deadline for applications is Monday, Aug. 5. Pickup dates will be the week of Aug. […]
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Swan Island Paddle set for July 30
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay is scheduled to offer an evening paddle as part of its 2024 Outside Summer Series. At 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, people can join Warren Whitney, former FOMB executive director, in departing from Richmond for a paddle around Little Swan Island in the Kennebec River. Located in the river between Richmond […]
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Wilton church to take lunch orders for Aug. 3 festival
Lunches will feature fresh clear meat lobster roll.
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Farmington society to host Sun-Porch Soirée Aug. 3
The Farmington Historical Society is set to hold its annual Sun-Porch Soirée at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Hiram Ramsdell or “Octagon” House at 126 High St. The evening will feature homemade hors d’oeuvres, desserts and summer punch. Music will be played on the grand piano, while visitors view unusual silent auction items. […]