MOUNT VERNON — A frauds and scams class, run by the National Digital Equity Center, is set for 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at The Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, 344 Pond Road.. The class is free, but registration is necessary. To register, visit digitalequitycenter.org. Those who need help registering can call the library at 207-293-2565. […]
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide team seeks volunteers
AARP Foundation is recruiting Mainers to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team for the 2024 tax season. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program, with a focus on taxpayers over age 50, particularly those with a low to moderate income. Nationwide, more than 26,000 volunteers served more than 1.5 […]
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UMaine Extension to host wreath making workshop Dec. 2
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a wreath making workshop at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road. The workshop will offer participants the opportunity to craft their own holiday balsam fir wreaths. Participants can assemble them using a single-faced, 10-inch easy […]
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Girl Scouts of Maine hosts leadership conference
Two hundred attendees took part in the 15th annual Transforming Leadership Conference, hosted by Girl Scouts of Maine at the University of Maine at Orono on Nov. 4. The conference is an opportunity for Girl Scout members and non-members alike to connect with one another, engage in hands-on activities, and build leadership skills through various […]
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Victorian Tea Party set for Dec. 3, volunteers sought for decorating
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society plans to host a Victorian Tea Party from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at its headquarters, 107 Winthrop St. The Victorian Tea is a return to the “olden days” and is open to the public. There will be a variety of treats, as well as festive decorations and musical […]
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Stratton-based society to hold annual meeting Nov. 26
The Dead River Area Historical Society’s annual meeting is set for 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at the Eustis Community Building, 84 Main St. The slate of officers for 2024 to be voted on will be as follows: President Lenny Hobbs, Vice President needs to be nominated, and Secretary Hazel Hogan and Treasurer Jim Bigelow; […]
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Waldoboro church to hold Christmas Sing-Fest Nov. 26
WALDOBORO — A singalong to celebrate the holiday with children, families, and people of all ages is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at Broad Bay Congregational Church, 941 Main St. Vocalists Joe and Lindsay Cough will lead the audience in an eclectic mix of songs, from traditional carols such as “Hark the Herald, […]
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Recycled Shakespeare to hold November auditions
Recycled Shakespeare Company plans to hold auditions for its upcoming play “Richard III” from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. in Augusta, and from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at Fairfield House of Pizza, 207 Main St. in Fairfield. Auditions will consist of individual and group cold readings. […]
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Land trust trust, partners to host full moon hike in Vassalboro Nov. 27
VASSALBORO — Kennebec Land Trust staff and volunteer property stewards plan to take advantage of the full moon at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, for a hike at the Davidson Nature Preserve at 207 Taber Hill Road. Be sure to bring what one needs to be comfortable for a night walk, including a headlamp […]
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Veterans’ Day observance held in Leeds
Approximately two dozen people gathered in Leeds Center by the Veterans’ Memorial on Veterans Day to express their gratitude for the men and women who were in the Armed Services over the years. Members of the Leeds Central School “Eagle Ambassadors” raised the flag and lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. After singing […]