Gigi Georges is scheduled to give a virtual presentation of her book “Downeast” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, as part of the “Vose or Virtual Wednesday” series. Georges turned to narrative non-fiction writing after an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia. A former White House special assistant to the president and United […]
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors to hold volunteer orientation
MOUNT VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors seeks volunteers to become drivers for the nonprofit organization. Serving the towns of Belgrade, Fayette, Mount Vernon, Rome and Vienna, the organization matches drivers with residents who need a ride to medical appointments, the grocery store and other errands. References and a background check are required for new drivers, […]
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Kennebec Valley Community College offers certificate programs
Kennebec Valley Community College is providing an opportunity to earn a certificate in medical assisting, advanced medical emergency technician or health science at the Mid-Coast School of Technology in Rockland. The programs will be offered in a hybrid format, with some content offered online and some hands-on activities in person. The college also will offer […]
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Retired educators to meet at Rangeley church
The Franklin County Retired Educators are scheduled to hold their first fall meeting at 11 a.m. Monday Sept. 27, at the Episcopal Church on Main Street in Rangeley. The program will start at 11 a.m., so members and guests should arrive about 10:45 p.m. and dress relaxed for easy movement activities outside, weather permitting. The […]
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UMaine center to host talk about dam decision making
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk about strategies for dam decision making that maximize environmental, social and economic benefits. The talk is planned for 3-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27. All talks in the Mitchell Center’s Sustainability Talks series are free […]
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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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Grieving Parent’s Support Group to meet
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a six-week Grieving Parent’s Support Group starting Sept. 30. Participants will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday evenings. This group is for parents who have experienced the loss of a child of any age. It will include opportunities for sharing at one’s own comfort level and […]
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Textile conservator to present antique samplers in Dresden
Susan Jerome, collections manager at the University of Rhode Island Historic Textile and Costume Collection, is scheduled to host a presentation on antique samplers at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Pownalborough Court House, at 23 Courthouse Road in Dresden. This event is free and open to the public, but those planning to attend […]
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Textile conservator to talk about antique samplers
Textile conservator Susan Jerome plans to discuss antique samplers at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Pownalborough Court House, at 23 Courthouse Road in Dresden. Jerome’s talk, hosted by the Lincoln County Historical Association, will explore how samplers are an expression of American culture and folklore. Guests will have an opportunity to view LCHA’s […]
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Benton Grange plans Sept. 25 open house
The Benton Grange has planned an open house with a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25. All are welcome to bring a dish to the Grange, located at 29 River Road in Benton. Entertainment and membership certification presentations will follow at 7 p.m. Past Stat Master of the Maine State Grange will provide […]