Old Fort Western is set to offer the program “Martha Ballard’s World: Wife, Mother, Healer, Horticulturist” from 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18. There will be rotating stations centered on activities Ballard, a colonial woman in Hallowell, wrote about in her diary during May. At the interactive Garden and Kitchen Hearth station, people can delve into […]
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May Faire to feature perennials, children’s activities, artisans
MONMOUTH — The 38th annual May Faire, a community event sponsored by Friends of Cumston Public Library, is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. Featured will be home-grown perennials from local gardens and annuals from area greenhouses. Food options will be available. There will be […]
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Workshops on assisted migration efforts to be held in Unity
UNITY — The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and a team of forestry experts are set to offer two workshops on assisted migration efforts. Assisted migration is a climate adaptation tool where people plant trees beyond their historical ranges to keep pace with climate change’s effects on local ecosystems. The workshops include Nursery Beds […]
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First Artwalk Gardiner of year set for May 17
The first Artwalk Gardiner is set for 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 17. Subsequent downtown exhibition dates, all free and open to everyone, will be held Fridays, Aug. 16 and Dec. 6. These evenings of art and celebration will feature unique works by a variety of local artists and craftspeople. The events include painting, printmaking, photography, […]
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Document shredding event in Damariscotta set for May 17
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Monmouth library seeks perennial donations for May Faire
MONMOUTH — The Friends of Cumston Library seeks donations of perennials for the May Faire, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. Donations for the plant sale can be dropped off Wednesday-Friday, May 17-19, or the morning of the sale, at the Cumston Hall parking lot […]
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Paddle for Pine Tree Camp weekend to start in Manchester May 31
The 28th Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp is returning, with the Hammond Lumber Company Corn Hole for a Cause tournament to kick off the weekend to raise funds for Maine children and adults with disabilities to experience freedom and independence at Pine Tree Camp. The weekend starts Friday, May 31, at The Woodshed, […]
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Augusta library to host Passion and Nostalgia concert May 16
AUGUSTA — Passion and Nostalgia, a concert performed by ScheckMate, is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in the Community Meeting Room of Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St. The performance features pieces that express deep passion, sometimes inward-looking and soft, sometimes exuberant and powerful, with works by Antonio Vivaldi, Giuseppe Maria Dell’Abaco, Julián Arcas, Dietmar […]
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Richmond school to hold preschool registration
RICHMOND — Marcia Buker School is set to hold preschool registration for the 2024-25 school year Wednesday through Friday, June 5-7, at the 28 High St. school. A child must be 4 years of age by Oct. 15, 2024, and be a resident of Richmond. Children will be screened in the areas of health, language, […]
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Chamber plans business-after-hours event in Farmington May 16
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Extension Association and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce are set to host a May After Hours event from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at the Franklin County Extension Office, 138 Pleasant St. in Farmington. Attendees will learn about new activities at the chamber, tour the UMaine Extension space, and have […]