The Friends of Union Fair plan to sponsor its annual Halloween Trail of Terror from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, at 175 Fairgrounds Lane in Union. The trail is an after-dark, outdoors, escorted walking event through the barns and around the grounds of the Union Fairground. The core team […]
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Treat Memorial Library announces upcoming programming
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St., recently announced it is going fine free. Fines will no longer be collected; existing charges for overdue materials will be waived, according to a news release from Alana Knapp, Treat Memorial Library assistant director. The fine-free policy will only apply to overdue items. There will still […]
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Vassalboro school group holds food truck night
Vassalboro Community School’s parent-teacher organization recently held a food truck night at the school as a fundraiser for the Michaud Family. Ira Michaud is the principal of the Vassalboro Community School, and his son is battling a very rare cancer. Michaud is himself a Cubmaster, and his son Ian is a Cub Scout. Vassalboro Pack […]
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Solon Elementary students contribute to community science project
Using the Maine Audubon’s teaching resources, a local educator and her students contribute to a statewide water quality database by collecting and identifying stream life.
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Augusta library to host singer, member of Hallowell-based band Nov. 1
Karen Grimshaw, a singer, songwriter and member of Hallowell-based band The Blenders, is scheduled to perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. in Augusta. Inspired by her rural Kansas roots and a childhood spent listening to her parents’ diverse record collection, Grimshaw crafts songs that blend folk, blues […]
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Hallowell Halloween to kick off with costume parade Oct. 29
The Hallowell Board of Trade plans to present a Hallowell Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 29, starting with a costume parade. Participants can meet in costume at 5:45 p.m. at 199 Water St. The parade, set to start at 6 p.m., continues north to the Granite City Waterfront Park. A Burning Man Bonfire will start at […]
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Phillips center to host Pumpkins on Parade, pie/bake sale Oct. 30
PHILLIPS — The Pumpkins on Parade event and pie and baked goods sale are scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St. Doors will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All pumpkins must be delivered between 8:30 and 10 a.m. No late entries will […]
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Tuition-free online classes available for Maine residents
New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for November to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. Classes include single and multi-session classes, provided in interactive and self-paced online formats. The full class schedule with offerings for November 2022 […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on teaching, research, outreach efforts
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Fulfilling our Land Grant Mission: Engaging Communities in Teaching, Research and Outreach.” The talk will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, both in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the UMaine campus in […]
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Trunk or Treat event set for Waterville
WATERVILLE — Trunk or Treat for all ages is set for 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. The event will be held in the parking lot of Kennebec Valley Baptist Church, 91 Marston Road. Activities planned include a bounce house and movies. For more information, visit kvbc.org.