The Belfast Maskers plan to hold auditions for “The Storm in the Barn,” a play adapted by Eric Coble from the graphic novel by Matt Phelan. The auditions will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16-17, at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court St. in Belfast. The play will be […]
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Historical association’s Preservation Party to offer auction of desserts
DRESDEN — The Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual fundraiser dinner and auction of cakes by a veteran auctioneer, Kaja Veilleux of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. The event will be held at Pownalborough Court House, 23 Court House Road, rain or shine. Each cake is displayed in a […]
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Launch party for SICK magazine set for Sept. 9
WATERVILLE — A launch party for the fifth issue of SICK magazine is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main St. The afternoon will include readings, crafting, desserts and light refreshments. Readings are set for 3-3:30 p.m. from writers Calla King-Clements, Jennifer Lunden, and Arisa White. There also […]
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Waterville community chorus seeks new singers
WATERVILLE — The Colby-Kennebec Choral Society invites all interested singers to join it for its fall program, “Canções D’Além Mar,” or “Songs from Across the Sea.” Rehearsals are scheduled to start on Tuesday, Sept. 12, and will continue on Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., in the new Gordon Center for the Performing Arts at Colby College on […]
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Houseplant Swap to return to Augusta library Sept. 16
AUGUSTA — People looking to rehome a houseplant, or add more to their collection, can attend Lithgow Public Library’s Houseplant Swap. The event is scheduled for 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in the Community Meeting Room at 45 Winthrop St. Plants can be dropped off anytime that week, or the morning of the swap. Plants […]
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Dream House Drawing Contest reboots in time for school year
Benchmark Real Estate in Portland has rebooted its Dream House Drawing Contest. This contest taps into the creativity of youth of all ages. Whether a student is headed to pre-school or in a post-grad program, Benchmark wants to see ideas of the ideal home. Each participant gets a gift with one artist, per school, receiving […]
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Girl Scouts, parks bureau offer free entry to state parks
Girl Scouts from around the state are invited to participate in Girl Scouts Love State Parks, a two-day celebration providing Girl Scouts of Maine members with free entry to all Maine State Parks, set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9 and 10. The weekend offer applies to all Girl Scouts and their family members accompanying […]
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Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program planned in October
Registration is required by Friday, Sept. 29 to participate; drop-ins are not permitted.
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Leeds to celebrate bicentennial of 1st town meeting Sept. 8
The Leeds Historical Society is set to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first town meeting there at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at the History Center on Route 106 in Leeds Center. Visitors can check out the newly renovated building and view the exhibit of original documents from the early meetings; refreshments will be […]
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Maine Falls Prevention Coalition to mark awareness week with events
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is set for Monday through Friday, Sept. 18-22, and the Maine Falls Prevention Coalition is partnering with the National Council on Aging throughout the month by offering accessible falls prevention programs, services, and learning opportunities throughout the state. Falls remain a leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and older. […]