Maine Huts & Trails plans to reopen this upcoming winter season with renewed focus and energy and a hospitality experience thoughtfully evolved for the COVID-adjusted world. MH&T is reinventing itself with different thinking, with changes not to the experiences offered, but how they are offered. Previously, night-stays were offered by the bunk. Guests now will […]
October
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Healthy Living for ME to offer fall leader trainings
Healthy Living for ME plans to offer trainings this fall for future workshop leaders. Any interested Mainer can join the trainings, and community organizations can have their staff or volunteers participate. Healthy Living for ME offers free and low-cost workshops to help Mainers prevent and manage conditions and improve their overall health and wellness. Zoom, […]
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Skowhegan Woman’s Club to sell pies and bulbs
Orders need to be placed by Friday, Sept. 24.
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United Way to offer volunteer-led winterization initiative
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to offer the Community Energy Challenge, a Franklin and Northern Androscoggin county volunteer-led winterization initiative designed to help families save money on heating costs. A simple, low-cost strategy of interior window panels keeps heat inside homes during the harsh winter months and encourages homeowners to make positive changes […]
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USDA revising pandemic assistance for eligible producers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating its Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2, which is available for contract producers of eligible livestock and poultry and producers of specialty crops and other sales-based commodities. CFAP 2, which assists producers who faced market disruptions in 2020 because of COVID-19, is part of USDA’s broader Pandemic […]
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Gardiner club seeks donations for new clubhouse
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Kennebec Valley are trying to raise $400,000 to complete a fundraising campaign by Oct. 31.
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Foundation seeks submissions for ARTinME 2021
Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s upcoming fall exhibit, ARTinME 2021, is open to all full- and part-time Maine residents. This annual statewide showcase seeks entries from contemporary artists who work in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. Submissions are due by midnight Friday, Oct. 1. Keith Oehmig, director of Wiscasset Bay Gallery, will serve as […]
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‘Artist’s Choice’ show opens at Damariscotta gallery
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts has opened “Artist’s Choice,” an exhibition showcasing a breadth of artistic expression from Maine artists in the gallery at 36 Elm St.; masks required. An opening reception is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, the exhibit will be on view through Saturday, Oct. 16. Juror Simon van der Ven selected […]
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Freedom & Captivity Project covers complexities of incarceration
Ticonic Gallery + Railroad Square Cinema is to participate in the statewide, coalition-based public humanities project.
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Central Maine Striders to hold fall classic 10K Oct. 10
The Central Maine Striders plans to host its second annual Fall Classic 10K on Sunday, Oct. 10, in Waterville. The race will start and end at Quarry Road Recreation Area, near the yurt, at 300 Quarry Road. No dogs or strollers will be allowed in the race. This race is for runners only. Registration pricing […]