Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust plans to host its first Invasive Rusty Crayfish Contest from Monday-Sunday, Aug. 7-13. Since 2016, the trust has documented the crayfish in the Rangeley Lakes Region. This year, it is acting against these invaders by hosting the event. The entry costs $5 per participant, and teams of up to four are […]
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Farmingdale corporation participating in food program
FARMINGDALE — Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation, 337 Maine Ave., is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants. The program is effective through June 30, 2024. For more information, call Julie Shepard, program specialist with the corporation, at […]
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Textile artist to discuss rug hooking in Damariscotta Aug. 6
Textile artist Kathie Hills plans next month to discuss the art and craft of hooking rugs, as well as their significance to the local area. The presentation runs from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Chapman-Hall House, 270 Main St. in Damariscotta. Hills will demonstrate the craft and exhibit pieces she has […]
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Northern Border Regional Commission plans info sessions
The Northern Border Regional Commission has scheduled two information sessions in support of this fall’s Forest Economy Program grant application opportunity. Each session will consist of an overview of the program and time for questions. Eligible organizations, which include nonprofit and governmental entities (state, local and Indian tribes), can access grant application details via nbrc.gov/content/FEP, […]
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Waterville antiques emporium plans free appraisals Aug. 5
WATERVILLE — Hathaway Mill Antiques plans to offer free appraisals from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, by independent appraiser Daniel Buck Soules at 10 Water St. Appraisals are limited to three items per customer, and registration is required the day of the event. Soules has been involved in the sale and appraisal of […]
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Taste of Waterville set for Aug. 2
The Taste of Waterville is set for noon-11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at Head of Falls, off Front Street in Waterville. The event is a showcase of flavorful offerings from local food trucks to area restaurants. This adult-focused event includes a full day of music, entertainment, brew sampling, beer and wine gardens, and a corn […]
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Local students make Tufts University dean’s list
MEDFORD, Mass. — Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. Madelyn Dwyer of Manchester, Lauren Sylvester of Farmingdale and Bella Wallingford of Oakland earned dean’s list honors. To qualify, students must earn a grade point average of 3.4 or greater. Check out upcoming area events!
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Kennebec River Brewfest set for Aug. 5
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce plans to host the sixth annual Kennebec River Brewfest from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Mill Park. This year’s Brewfest, presented by Highbrow, features a variety of local breweries, wineries, distilleries and meaderies. With over 30 brewers to choose from, attendees can get a taste of […]
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Unity library gets grant to launch Children’s Storyteller Series
Unity Public Library has received a $5,000 Organizational Project Grant for Literary Arts from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency support-ed by the National Endowment for the Arts. The grant will support the Library’s Children’s Storyteller Series, bringing award-winning creators of children’s stories to western Waldo County. Visiting storytellers will present book readings, […]
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‘UPTA CAMP’ musical to hit stage Sunday in Winthrop
WINTHROP — New York City’s Royal Family Productions plans to present “UPTA CAMP” at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at the Winthrop Performing Arts Center, 211 Rambler Road. The theater company is known for its innovative productions and development of new original work. Following the sold-out success of the “COVID SUX” trilogy in Lewiston, Chris […]