AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society plans to host a Victorian Tea Party from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at its headquarters, 107 Winthrop St. The Victorian Tea is a return to the “olden days” and is open to the public. There will be a variety of treats, as well as festive decorations and musical […]
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Literacy Volunteers to host Free Book Saturdays in Farmington
The next Free Books Saturdays event, hosted by Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties, is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, the same day as Small Business Saturday. It will be held at the Literacy Volunteers Book Central, located in the basement of the Arthur D. Ingalls Center at […]
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Watch the conversation with author Scot Lehigh
Maine Voices Live-Waterville: The author sat with Morning Sentinel reporter Sukanya Mitra to talk about his new book, “Just East of Nowhere” on Dec. 6.
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Farmington garden club to host chef Nov. 21
Andrew Hutchins plans to talk about his vision for a locally sourced, hyperconnected, multipurpose, and sustainable nutrition program that will add resiliency to the community.
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Waterville retired captain makes calendars to benefit fire department
Scott Holst of Winslow, retired Waterville Fire Department captain, has made 2024 Waterville Fire History Calendars. The calendar was created to raise money for the Consolidated Firefighters of Waterville to support the charities they help each year. These calendars feature rare old photos and are designed to teach the history of the Waterville Fire Department […]
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Chester Greenwood Day Craft Fair organizers seek vendors for Dec. 2 event
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Chester Greenwood Day Craft Fair organizers seeks entrepreneurs, artists and crafters interested in selling their homemade and creative goods at the annual holiday event. This event is set from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Olsen Student Center on campus. The annual Chester Greenwood parade […]
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Skowhegan center to host tribal sovereignty discussion Nov. 21
Skowhegan History House Museum & Research Center’s Wabanaki Voices Speaker Series is set to continue at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Margaret Chase Smith Library, 55 Norridgewock Ave. Ambassador Maulian Dana Bryant and Darren J. Ranco will share the history of the issue and potential detailed changes that sovereignty would bring, according to […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions: • Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, Nov. 30 […]
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‘Emmett Otter’s Jug Band Christmas’ to usher in holiday season in Vienna
VIENNA — A viewing and singalong of Jim Henson’s, “Emmett Otter’s Jug Band Christmas,” is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, the Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road. Hosted by Renee Rhoads of Vienna and supported by donations, this is a free event for all age groups. Attendees are encouraged to bring instruments; […]
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Farmington church to host Coat & Cupboard open houses
FARMINGTON — Coat & Cupboard plans to host two open house events this fall, offering free coats, boots and other warm clothing to the community at Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, 235 Main St. A project for the youth group, the open house events will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, […]