A specific schedule will be finalized in the coming weeks.
Events
Ag department makes change to 2 disaster assistance programs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has waived certain notice of loss requirements for 2023 for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish and Livestock Indemnity Program. To streamline assistance to support access to critical 2023 natural disaster recovery assistance, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is waiving the requirement to submit ELAP or […]
Monmouth Community Players to hold ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ auditions
The Monmouth Community Players plans to hold auditions this month for its first show of the 2024 season, “Peter and the Starcatcher” by Rick Elice. Auditions will take place from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, and from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at the Winthrop Congregational Church, 10 Bowdoin St. Rehearsals will be from 6-8:30 […]
Festival of Trees planned for Skowhgan
SKOWHEGAN — The Festival of Trees is planned for Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 7-10, at T&B’s Celebrartion Center, 414 Madison Ave. The festival is hosted by the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank. People can walk among trees decorated by area business featuring many gifts. Hours are noon t0 8 […]
Maine-ly Harmony to perform holiday concert in Randolph Dec. 10
RANDOLPH — Maine-ly Harmony barbershop chorus’ upcoming holiday performance singing a treasury of songs of the season “Peace on Earth” will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Randolph United Methodist Church, 16 Asbury St. Suggested donation for admission is $10, and members will hold raffles to benefit the church’s heating […]
Hallowell-based association to support Wreaths Across America
HALLOWELL — The Maine Professional Drivers Association and several supporting member companies donate time and equipment in support of Wreaths Across America. They include ADUSA Transportation, Bison USA, Brown Dog Carriers, Lynch Logistics and Walmart Transportation. The week-long Escort to Arlington will feature 13 tractor-trailers, some being driven by MPDA members. They are set to […]
Farmington church to open sanctuary during Advent starting Dec. 7
FARMINGTON — The historic sanctuary of Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, at 235 Main St., will be open to all for candlelit contemplation during Advent, the weeks leading to Christmas. Visitors are welcome to light a candle to accompany their meditations and prayers. At times the sanctuary is quite cool; simple acrylic throw blankets […]
Mountain Holly Days to begin Dec. 8 in Rangeley, Oquossoc
The towns of Rangeley and Oquossoc plan to kick off seasonal festivities with the annual Mountain Holly Days event, Friday through Sunday, Dec. 8-10. This celebration offers shopping, holiday delights and activities that embody the spirit of the season, according to a news release from Amanda Christian, executive director at Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. […]
Chelsea Foodbank to hold benefit bike raffle
A drawing will be held at noon on Dec. 20.