Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is to offer a series of summer workshops for those grieving the death of a loved one. The workshops will be held in the Hospice Community Center Healing Garden at 304 Main St. in Waterville. Workshops include “Is This Normal? What to Expect When You Are Grieving,” July 13; “Mosaic […]
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Augusta library to offer CareerCenter appointments
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library, at 45 Winthrop St., plans to offer Zoom-facilitated CareerCenter appointments on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings, starting in July. Maine CareerCenters provide a variety of free employment and training services at no charge for Maine workers and businesses. Whether one is looking to improve your job qualifications, explore a different […]
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UMaine extension to host USDA marketing service
BANGOR — Two representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service are to discuss price reporting for Maine agricultural commodities from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 22, at Dysart’s Restaurant, 1110 Broadway. The event, hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, also will be available live online. Gauging interest from Maine producers […]
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Palermo library to hold annual meeting
The Palermo Community Library is to hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 11, at its 2789 Route 3 home. The trustees are to formally receive and hang a quilt donated by Joan Robertson. The quilt showcases Christmas-themed crayon drawings done last November by students from the Palermo Consolidated School and several local […]
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Annual paddle races to be held on Washington Pond
WASHINGTON — A third annual paddle race is to be held Saturday, July 10, on Washington Pond, Razorville Road. Sign-in will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. at the boat landing. Races are to start at 9 a.m. There is no entry fee or prizes. The event will include youth and adult races. The […]
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Women’s barbershop chorus to hold yard sale
PALERMO — The Maine-ly Harmony women’s barbershop chorus is to hold its annual yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 10 and 11, at Hill Gardens on Route 3. All chorus members contributed a variety of items, and they likely will sing during the event. For more information, call Jenny […]
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Wilton museum welcomes program director
WILTON — Western Maine Play Museum, at 561 Main St., is offering in-person ticket sales again, at the price of $7 per person for 12 months and older. July starts with welcoming Laurel Mulherin as program director. Rentals will be available again for birthday parties and other special events. The museum has collaborated with Sandy […]
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Coalition to offer free health screenings, education
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition plans a series of free Mobile Health Unit events, offering a variety of health screenings and education. Screenings include blood pressure and cholesterol checks, as well as body composition analysis. This month’s events are as follows: Wednesday, July 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Fotter’s Market, Stratton; Wednesday, July 14, 10 a.m.-1 […]
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Invasive plant plan applications available to woodlot owners
AUGUSTA — The Maine Forest Service is to provide up to $85,000 over the next two years for local governments, municipalities, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private family woodland owners to obtain Invasive Plant Control Practice Plans for their woods. Supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, financial incentives for […]
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Spectrum Generations returns to in-person programs, services
After a year full of obstacles and challenges for Spectrum Generations and the central Maine communities it serves, the organization invites the public to its Hallowell and Waterville facilities for open house barbecues to mark the official relaunch of all in-person programs and services. The events are to be held from 11 a.m. to 1 […]