FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has Franklin Community Health Network as part of its Corporate Champion Circle. The circle is a unique opportunity for local businesses and organizations to positively impact the community. Business memberships help United Way of the Tri-Valley Area continue improving people’s lives and the community, according to a […]
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Maine Masons encourage thousands of youth to read
Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation and local Maine Masonic Lodges provide bicycles for students to win, simply by reading books. The Bikes for Books program started in partnership with schools and libraries in Maine communities. “Over the past 16 years, we’ve been fortunate to give away over 15,000 bikes here in the state of Maine,” said […]
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Common Ground Country Fair to kick off in Unity Sept. 22
The fair continues Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23 and 24.
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Farmington High School holds 60th Class Reunion
FARMINGTON — Farmington High School Class of 1963 held its 60th Reunion Saturday, Aug. 12, at the home of a classmate in Farmington, Maine. The event was a potluck with 32 classmates attending along with many spouses. They came from all over the country – Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon and […]
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Rustic Elegance open house set for Sept. 9
Rustic Elegance Custom Decor will be hosting an open house on Saturday, Sept. 9, that will feature local crafters, treats and even tacos.
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Talk on ‘Vacationland or Climate Migrationland’ set for Sept. 11
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Vacationland or Climate Migrationland?,” at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11. The talk, with speaker Vanessa Levesque, assistant professor at the Department of Environmental Science and Policy at the University of Southern Maine, will be […]
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Maine Wienerfest to return to Belfast Sept. 10
BELFAST — Maine Wienerfest, a celebration of dachshunds and their owners, is set for Sunday, Sept. 10. The 18th annual event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at the Steamboat Landing Park, 34 Commercial St.; gates open at 10:30 a.m. Originating as a casual picnic for families with the […]
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MaineHealth conference to address substance use treatment Sept. 28
PORTLAND — MaineHealth plans to bring together medical providers (hospitalists, ambulatory providers, nurses, behavioral health clinicians, etc.), community and public health partners, patients, and families to learn more about the best practice care for people with substance use disorder (SUD) at an annual conference. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 28 at 110 Free […]
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Kennebec Chordsmen to begin rehearsals in Waterville Sept. 7
People can join the Kennebec Chordsmen for a family friendly, multi-generational musical experience. They can participate in a series of rehearsals which will culminate in a performance set for 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St. Rehearsals will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays from Sept. 7-28 at 91 […]
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Local Cub Scout packs set signup events for September
Scouting year and area Cub Scout Packs have already begun recruiting or have set target sign-up events in their respective communities. In Vassalboro Vassalboro Pack and Troop 410 leader Christopher Santiago, a leader in both said the groups are recruiting new Cub Scouts for Pack 410, now a Family Pack, and accepting boys and girls […]