HALLOWELL — The Hubbard Free Library is seeking applicants for several vacancies on its board of trustees. Over the past 144 years, the Hubbard thrived because thousands of Hallowell citizens understood that intellectual freedom, information, and the fostering of an engaged, informed citizenry is fundamental to democracy, according to a news release from Jill Lectka, […]
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SKILLS, Inc. launches Opportunities Driving School
ST. ALBANS — SKILLS, Inc. is opening the Opportunities Driving School, its driver education program. “Driving is an important aspect of increasing independence, especially in our region. With the opening of Opportunities Driving School, SKILLS is pleased to provide another avenue for supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in pursuing their individual goals,” said […]
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Dental health clinic to hold Give Kids a Smile Day in Bangor Feb. 23
Free dental cleanings and exams are available for children.
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Lack of snow won’t stop sixth annual Somerset SnowFest in Skowhegan, organizers say
Though two events have been canceled, a return to cold temperatures this week will allow the Skowhegan-area celebration to go on as planned.
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Augusta Elks offer table rentals for fundraiser April 6
Tables are available for rent for the Augusta Elks MCCP/Forks Committee’s Indoor Yard Sale, set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Augusta Elks at 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta; rain or shine. Donations of clean, gently used items may be donated to the tables that will benefit the Maine Children’s […]
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Unity trust to host National Fish Coalition director Feb. 21
NEWPORT — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust is set to continue its 2024 Speaker Series with a talk by Bob Mallard, executive director of the Native Fish Coalition, at 6p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Newport Cultural Center, 154 Main St. Mallard will present on Maine’s State Heritage Fish Waters and the importance of protecting […]
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Mid-Coast Audubon taking bird seed sale orders through Feb. 24
Mid-Coast Audubon is accepting bird seed orders through Saturday, Feb. 24, to raise funds to support bird conservation and education programming. Five varieties are available: Black oil sunflower seed, sunflower meaties (hulled), Melody Mix , thistle (nyger), and suet blocks. Orders can be placed at midcoast-audubon.square.site. Offline options can be found at midcoast.maineaudubon.org. Seed must […]
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Free Fishing Weekend set statewide for Feb. 17, 18
Several local ice fishing derbies scheduled and any person (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish without a license.
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Literacy Volunteers Poetry Contest accepting entries until March 31
The contest is open to residents of Franklin, Somerset counties and ,towns of Livermore, Livermore Falls.
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Kennebec Performing Arts Company rehearsing for May concerts
The Kennebec Performing Arts Company — a jazz band, chorus and wind ensemble — has started rehearsals for the spring season in preparation for the annual Pops Concert Series, set for Friday and Saturday, May 3-4. Following the retirement of longtime director Charles Milazzo, the groups will be led by interim conductors who are all […]