FARMINGTON — Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties is set to host an evening of poetry reading at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 11, in celebration of this year’s poetry contest winners. The event will be held in The Forum auditorium at Mt. Blue High School, 129 Seamon Road. Contest winners will read from their […]
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Healthcare system to host May events in Augusta, Lewiston, Portland
VA Maine Healthcare System plans to hold a Whole Health Fair and three VA2K Walk and Roll events this month in Augusta, Lewiston and Portland. The Lewiston VA2K Walk & Roll is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the Lewiston VA Clinic, 15 Challenger Drive. The VA Maine Whole Health […]
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Bar association extends Student Law Day essay, art contests
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Bar Association is extending its Law Day (May 1) student essay and art contests, and encouraging schools to contact the association for speakers who can share more about the law and courts in Maine. “The Maine State Bar Association believes that students who understand how the legal system works will […]
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Paddle for Pine Tree Camp set for Kennebec, Androscoggin rivers June 3
The 27th annual Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp returns this June to Kennebec and Androscoggin rivers. Paddlers will have the chance to reunite in Solon for the traditional route down the Kennebec River or experience the new loop on the Androscoggin River in Brunswick. There are three ways to participate, with fundraising teams. […]
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Unity library to showcase Troy artist’s works during May
“A Playful Spirit,” a show by artist Pamela Schilhab of Troy, is on display this month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at Unity Public Library, 38 School St. in Unity. A public opening reception is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 12. Through this collection of drawings, prints, paintings and collages, […]
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Western Maine Audubon to host talk on Maine butterflies May 10
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon is scheduled to host a presentation, “The Distribution and Ecology of the Butterflies of Maine,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, in the University of Maine at Farmington’s North Dining Hall, South Street. The free presentation will be given by Herb Wilson, a retired biology professor. Wilson’s talk will center […]
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Bike Day at the Capitol set for Augusta May 4
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine plans to host Bike Day at the Capitol Thursday, May 4 at the State House in Augusta. The coalition is bringing back this event to raise awareness in the legislature and beyond of the needs and concerns of people walking and bicycling in Maine. All interested people are invited to […]
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Augusta library to host talk by herbalist May 9
AUGUSTA — Nate Petley, a naturopathic doctor and clinical herbalist, plans in May to share some of his favorite herbs, how he uses them for health and healing, and how to identify them. His talk is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. […]
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State program offers eligible homeowners financial assistance
To complete a pre-screening questionnaire, go to haf.mainehousing.org.
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Registration opens for Wreaths Across America’s Stem to Stone Races
The are virtual and in-person options; prices will increase July 1 through race day.