FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County staff will offer free screenings and other services daily at the Farmington Fair. Local health care providers will also join them on the mobile health unit, located near the grandstand, throughout the week from noon to 5 p.m. daily, according to a news release from […]
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Maine native owls focus of Sept. 19 talk
Mid-Coast Audubon will host Chewonki’s Owls of Maine program, “Owls Of Maine: Habits and Adaptations of Maine’s Native Owls” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. Three live owls will be the highlights of this program, which introduces participants to the owls native to Maine and New England. […]
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Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.
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Fund for Maine Land Conservation welcomes grant applications
The Fund for Maine Land Conservation, a component fund of the Maine Community Foundation, is accepting grant applications to support projects that encourage preservation of Maine’s land. The fund has four objectives: help preserve traditional uses of land and working landscapes; provide for continued public access and recreational use; protect sensitive ecological areas; and promote […]
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Daniel Savage’s Company to host 18th Century Muster Day Sept. 28
AUGUSTA — The Daniel Savage’s Company, Reenactors of Fort Western, will host an 18th Century Muster Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Fort Western (1754), 16 Cony St., according to a news release fromFort Western — National Historic Landmark & Living History Museum. After the American Revolution, “Muster Day” was […]
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Mainers invited to dispose of usable pesticides
Program open to homeowners and family owned farms and greenhouses.
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Smithsonian magazine’s annual Museum Day set for Sept. 21 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Museum will open its doors free of charge to all Museum Day ticketholders on Saturday, Sept. 21, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 15th annual Museum Day, a national celebration of culture and learning. For free admission, visit Smithsonian.com/museumday. On that day, the museum will be open from 10 a.m. to […]
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Death Talk — Augusta gatherings to begin Sept. 19
Death Talk – Augusta, an informal monthly gathering which provides a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment for people to gather to discuss death and dying, will be offered from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church “Drew House,” 6 Summer St. The first sessions will be held Sept. 19, Oct. 17 and Nov. 21, […]
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Shorthand Writers of Maine to meet Sept. 20
The Shorthand Writers of Maine will meet at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Spectrum Generations’ William S. Cohen Community Center on 22 Town Farm Road in Hallowell. Lunch will be followed by shorthand lessons, dictation, puzzles, and games. Shorthand writers are invited to attend. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP to […]
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Maine Catholic churches to hold collection for victims of Hurricane Dorian, other disasters
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert P. Deeley has authorized a special collection at all of Maine’s Catholic churches Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15, to provide aid and support to victims of Hurricane Dorian as well as other natural disasters that could occur this year, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, […]