Sunday marks the first time the farm has hosted its harvest festival since 2019.
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Somerville farm plans harvest festival Oct. 16
SOMERVILLE — People can celebrate the harvest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, during a festival at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm, 217 Hewett Road. Attendees can find a jack o’ lantern, orange or white, then press a glass of apple cider. They can watch spinning and weaving demonstrations throughout the day and […]
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Camden club to host talk Sept. 22 by Somerville textile artist
The Camden Garden Club is scheduled to meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at the American Legion Hall, 91 Pearl St., with guest speaker Amanda Affleck. Affleck will give a presentation entitled “Natural dyes: Conjuring color from cultivated and wild harvested plants.” Affleck is a textile artist and maker, and is especially inspired by […]
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Somerville farm to host Lunar Star Party Aug. 13
SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm plans to offer a full moon night, a Lunar Star Party, to experience the wonders of the universe in this extremely special offering on Saturday, Aug. 13, at at 217 Hewett Road. The evening will start with the music of the spheres, the folk trio Stargazing will perform on […]
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Somerville man killed in motorcycle crash
Michael Hutchins, 47, died late Saturday after his motorcycle left the road and hit trees off Valley Road.
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Somerville woman receives lifetime achievement award
Diane E. Slason, formerly of Somerville, and now Heritage Nursing Home in Winthrop, was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Maine Health Care Association. The ceremony was held June 1 at the Augusta Civic Center. She was recognized for being an accomplished equestrian for more than 75 years. She started riding at age 5, […]
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Grant program gives lifeline to central Maine farms struggling to cover rising costs
The initiative run by the Maine Farmland Trust has provided financial support to farms in Albion, Somerville, West Gardiner and elsewhere that complete a 2-year program meant to fine-tune their business plans.
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78-year-old motorcyclist dies after collision with pickup
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident, and believe speed was a factor.
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4-H Fridays on the farm to start July 15
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer its on-farm summer learning series for ages 12-18 starting 9 a.m.-noon Friday, July 15, at Rustic Roots Farm, 120 Vipah Lane, Farmington. This is the second year that 4-H Fridays on the Farm has been offered for Maine teens to gain hands-on experience, talk with local […]
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Katrina Smith wins Republican nomination for House District 62 seat
Smith has defeated Jennifer Tuminaro 524-316 for the Republican nomination, according to unofficial results released Tuesday night.