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. […]
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Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp registration set for Oct. 21 in Rome
ROME — On Saturday, Oct. 21, people can run, walk or roll at the Flutie 5K at Pine Tree Camp in the heart of Belgrade Lakes. The event is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at 114 Pine Tree Camp Road. Pine Tree Camp’s entire 285-acre campus on North Pond is fully accessible and designed for children […]
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Jefferson society offers vintage photos calendar
A photo of Mrs. Helen Madden’s sixth/seventh grade class is one of many photos in the 2024 edition of the Jefferson Historical Society’s Vintage Photos Calendar now available for sale. All are named in the calendar. The calendar also has photos of 11 local servicemen who served in Vietnam — 10 at the same time, […]
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Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival to have more river views on tap Sept. 2
SKOWHEGAN — On Saturday, Sept. 2, more than 1,000 attendees from New England and beyond are expected to gather downtown for the annual Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival. The festival will feature one key difference this year — it will take place overlooking the Kennebec River. One of the only festivals in the state to feature […]
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Extension to offer pie bake-off, beekeeping talk in Falmouth Sept. 6
University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County plans to host an open house and annual meeting from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6. The gathering will be held at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road in Falmouth. The public is invited to learn about extension’s work, explore the gardens, hear a […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in September
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 • Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. and noon. • Thursday, Sept. 7, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Friday, Sept. 8, at […]
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Waterville hospice to offer 2 support groups starting in September
WATERVILLE — Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area has two upcoming support groups. The General Grief Support Group is scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 5. A Partner Loss Group is slated from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 6. Both groups will be in person at the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area Community Center at […]
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Damariscotta event nominated for national competition
The voting period will end at 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time on Sept. 4.