SKOWHEGAN — JMG, in partnership with Redington Fairview Hospital, Somerset Career & Technical Center, and Western Maine Area Health Education Center, has announced the second annual Somerset Scrub Club. This transformative four-day camp is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Aug. 7-10. It is aimed at introducing students to careers in […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized in-person sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Lewiston-UMA, 51 Westminster St. • Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 9 and 10 a.m. and noon. Lewiston Career Center, 5 Mollison Way • Tuesday, Aug. […]
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Rangeley trust to host Invasive Rusty Crayfish Contest
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust plans to host its first Invasive Rusty Crayfish Contest from Monday-Sunday, Aug. 7-13. Since 2016, the trust has documented the crayfish in the Rangeley Lakes Region. This year, it is acting against these invaders by hosting the event. The entry costs $5 per participant, and teams of up to four are […]
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Farmingdale corporation participating in food program
FARMINGDALE — Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation, 337 Maine Ave., is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants. The program is effective through June 30, 2024. For more information, call Julie Shepard, program specialist with the corporation, at […]
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Land trust to hold clam digging event at Reid State Park
GEORGETOWN — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s clam digging event is set for 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Reid State Park, 375 Seguinland Road. The public can traverse clam flats with Georgetown Shellfish Warden Jon Hentz, and learn to dig softshell clams. No clam digging license is needed to dig a peck […]
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Textile artist to discuss rug hooking in Damariscotta Aug. 6
Textile artist Kathie Hills plans next month to discuss the art and craft of hooking rugs, as well as their significance to the local area. The presentation runs from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Chapman-Hall House, 270 Main St. in Damariscotta. Hills will demonstrate the craft and exhibit pieces she has […]
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Waterville antiques emporium plans free appraisals Aug. 5
WATERVILLE — Hathaway Mill Antiques plans to offer free appraisals from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, by independent appraiser Daniel Buck Soules at 10 Water St. Appraisals are limited to three items per customer, and registration is required the day of the event. Soules has been involved in the sale and appraisal of […]
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‘UPTA CAMP’ musical to hit stage Sunday in Winthrop
WINTHROP — New York City’s Royal Family Productions plans to present “UPTA CAMP” at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at the Winthrop Performing Arts Center, 211 Rambler Road. The theater company is known for its innovative productions and development of new original work. Following the sold-out success of the “COVID SUX” trilogy in Lewiston, Chris […]
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Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend planned for Aug. 5, 6
Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend is back for its third year and scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5 and 6. Organized by the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine, the weekend provides residents and visitors an opportunity to celebrate the state’s iconic, native berry. This is a statewide, multi-location event for visitors to check out wild […]
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Rangeley chamber to host 30th annual Golf Classic Tournament Aug. 16
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s 30th annual Golf Classic Tournament is set for Wednesday, Aug. 16. Participants will gather at Mingo Springs Golf Club at 43 Country Club Road in Rangeley. Shotgun starts will be at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. “Over the past three decades, the Rangeley Lakes Golf Classic Tournament has become […]