FARMINGTON — City Lights North Summer Performing Arts Camp is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday, July 2-16, at 231 Broadway. The free camp is for children 6-18 years old. Registration is between 8 a.m. and noon Saturday, July 1. The final performance is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, July 16, […]
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Find iconic children’s book character Waldo in Farmington during July
Where’s Waldo? In Farmington, of course. The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs plans to visit 20 local businesses throughout the community this July. Find Waldo Local is a free, family friendly summer activity and a way to support local businesses, including 3-D Games, Better Living Center, and Twice Sold […]
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Kennebec Land Trust to launch 35th anniversary trail challenge July 1
The Kennebec Land Trust plans to celebrate its 35th anniversary with a community trail challenge. From Saturday, July 1, to Sunday, Aug. 13, people can explore area trails and properties by hiking, walking, running, biking, swimming or paddling. Local businesses will donate $1 for adults and $5 for children for every mile explored. The donations […]
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Jefferson church seeks table registrations for July fair
St. Giles Episcopal Church in Jefferson is planning its annual fundraising event and renting tables to crafters and organizations. Tables are first-come, first-served, and cost $25 each or two for $45. To make a reservation, call 207-549-7872 or email dking1820@aol.com. After making a reservation, payment can be sent to FAIR, St. Giles, P.O. Box 34, […]
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Wiscasset Art Walk season to begin June 29
The Wiscasset Art Walk, on the last Thursday of the summer months, welcomes area residents and visitors from away to enjoy art, music, and performance, indoors and out, in the heart of Wiscasset Village. On Thursday, June 29, from 5-8 p.m., the jazz duo of David Lawlor and Neil Lamb plan to perform, while Treats, […]
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Health Care Golf Classic taking place in Farmington July 10
Franklin Memorial Hospital’s 35th annual Health Care Golf Classic at the Sugarloaf Golf Club is scheduled for Monday, July 10, at 5071 W Mountain Road, it Carrabassett Valley. The goal of the event is to raise $30,000 for the beneficiaries: the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care […]
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Scout leaders to offer summer programs in Belgrade, Camden, Raymond, Sabattus
Summer programs will be active and enriching for youth attending area Scout camps and Scout activities according to two leaders of these programs. Brittany St. Amand of Pittston and Shelley Connolly of Pittsfield have spent months organizing and getting things ready for these summer programs, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman […]
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Food preserving workshops offered in Skowhegan July 11, 12
SKOWHEGAN — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part, hands-on food preservation workshop from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 11 and 12 at the Somerset County office, 7 County Drive. Part one will cover the basics of canning and water bath canning, while part two will focus on pressure canning, freezing […]
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Council to host Local Food Plan celebration in Farmington June 29
The Greater Franklin Food Council plans to host two parties this summer to celebrate the release of its Local Food Plan. The Local Food Plan outlines the council’s missions and goals for the next few years. The Local Food Plan release party, open to the public, is set for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, from […]
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Winthrop library to host talk on living off grid June 28
WINTHROP — The Bailey Library is set to host Gretchen Legler and Maine State Poet Laureate Julia Bouwsma at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at 39 Bowdoin St. The talk will explore living off the grid and making a life on 80 acres in backwoods Maine. The discussion, free and open to the public, is […]