Oakland Public Library plans to offer a virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the 18 Church St. library. Oakland resident and former state biologist Paul Johnson will present the virtual tour in person. Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in this country and the world. It […]
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Spectrum Generations to host 10th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge
AUGUSTA — Local chefs plan to go head-to-head in the Spectrum Generations 10th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge, set for 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at Augusta Elks, 397 Civic Drive. The event will feature three local chefs who will prepare signature dishes based on the Meals on Wheels guidelines and standards. This year’s featured chefs […]
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Children’s program set for Sept. 10 at Whitefield Library
The events are inspired by local writer Lisa Jahn-Clough.
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Vassalboro library students read 1,622 hours; 12 win bikes through raffle
Throughout the summer 67 students, all members of the Vassalboro Public Library, participated in a summer reading program Bikes for Books, sponsored by Vassalboro Masonic Lodge No. 54. In mid-June the children signed up for the program and received a welcome packet which included a free book, start-up prizes and reading logs. They also received […]
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UMaine Extension to offer fall food safety training for volunteer cooks
In-person classes will be offered in Augusta, Bangor and Falmouth.
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Camden library to host ‘Victoria Falls’ author Sept. 13
The Camden Public Library plans to host author James Hornor at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Picker Room for a book event at 55 Main St. Hornor will discuss his novel “Victoria Falls,” which explores American male stereotypes, vulnerability, and masculine authenticity. Hornor will give a brief slideshow, read from the text and […]
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Statewide program to offer workshop for small business owners
New Ventures Maine is set to offer an online, tuition-free website development class, Grow Your Business Online — Promote My Site, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14. The Promote My Site class will cover three main topics: • Getting found through SEO: Familiarize and utilize search engine optimization (SEO); • Grow with email marketing: Use […]
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Winthrop society accepting space reservations for Sept. 17 lawn sale
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is offering a space to bring items to set up and sell during a lawn sale this month. The sale is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. The cost is $20 per vendor space. To reserve […]
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Common Ground Country Fair set for Sept. 23-25 in Unity
UNITY — The Common Ground Country Fair is scheduled for Friday to Sunday, Sept. 23-25, at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s Common Ground Education Center, at 294 Crosby Brook Road. This year the fair has 66 different areas where fairgoers can engage in educational talks, demonstrations and performances. Farmers and gardeners can find […]
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Farmington-based Audubon to host loon studies expert Sept. 14
Western Maine Audubon plans to hold its first free talk of the fall, “Loons,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14. The talk will be held at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Thomas Auditorium in Prebel Hall. Dr. Mark Pokras, an expert on loon studies, will speak. Pokras, a graduate of Cornell and Tufts University, […]