Gardiner’s Swine & Stein Brewfest is set for noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. It will feature samples from some of Maine’s best breweries, cideries, meaderies, wineries and distilleries in an open air beer garden along historic downtown Water Street. Organized by Gardiner Main Street, this annual fall beer festival also includes a full line up […]
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‘Over 35’ Sunday basketball returns to Waterville center
WATERVILLE — An “over 35” informal pick-up basketball group meets at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at the Alfond Youth Community Center, 126 North St. Men and women at least 35 years old who would like to join can call Peter Beckerman at 207-547-4411 or Club Athletic Director Beth LaFountain at 207-873-0684. There a nominal charge of […]
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Augusta fort plans period games during Tavern Night Oct. 14
AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western’s second annual Tavern Night is set for 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct 14 at the S & W Howard Store & Tavern, 16 Cony St. The ticketed event costs $50 per person $75 per couple. Each person will receive one shilling and 12 pence to purchase a drink and participate in […]
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Augusta library to host Pondtown Poets Oct. 14
The community is invited to hear and share poetry about life in Maine.
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Wilton organization to host blessing of animals Oct. 7
The Wilton Ecumenical Community Organization plans to hold a community blessing of animals from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at Bass Park on Lake Road in Wilton. Owners can bring their pet anytime within those two hours for a short prayer and blessing. They can also bring photos of the pet if the pet is […]
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Maine Maple Fall Fest set for Oct. 7, 8
Members of the Maine Maple Producers Association plan to host the fourth annual Maine Maple Fall Fest on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8. More than 25 sugarhouses across the state will welcome visitors for seasonal activities like pony rides, corn mazes and apple picking, as well as offer a wide variety of local maple products […]
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Stars Over Katahdin event returns to Stacyville Oct. 14
PATTEN — Registration is open for the 10th annual Stars Over Katahdin, set for Saturday, Oct. 14. The event celebrates the darkest skies east of the Mississippi River with opportunities to explore the night sky guided by expert astronomers, state-of-the-art telescopes, and National Park Service Night Sky Rangers. With activities running from noon until 10 […]
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Thomas College to host open house for high school students, families Oct. 21
WATERVILLE — Thomas College plans to host its Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 21. Open to high school students and their families, this event will take place on Thomas College’s 180 West River Road campus. The events will entail academic sessions, an interactive campus tour, and a meet-and-greet with President Laurie G. Lachance. Plus, […]
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Waterville library to host 2023 Nosh & Knock Off fundraiser Oct. 28
The Waterville Public Library plans to host “Nosh & Knock Off: An Interactive Mystery Event,” an evening of mystery and magic at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the 73 Elm St. library. This fifth annual fundraiser will be a live-acted event. Nosh & Knock Off 2023 will feature an original script, “Murder at the […]
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Finding Our Voices launches Let’s Talk About It tour
Seven public libraries across Maine plan to boldly break the silence through October’s Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.