Christ the King Parish cemeteries — Calvary Cemetery on North Avenue in Skowhegan and St. Sebastian Cemetery on Fr. Rasle Road in Madison — are scheduled to open Monday, May 1. All decorations must be firmly attached to the top of the headstone. Decorations may not be attached to foot markers. Flags may be placed […]
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Auditions for ‘DIVA, A Love Story’ set for Rangeley May 7
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts group plans to produce a live musical “DIVA, A Love Story” in July. Auditions will be held from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Those who can’t make that audition date, or need help finding a song with which to audition, can […]
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Ag department announces Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program through Friday, May 26. Among CRP enrollment opportunities, Grassland CRP is a unique working lands program, allowing producers and landowners to continue grazing and haying practices while conserving grasslands and […]
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Extension offers facts, workshops on seasonal foods
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers information and workshops to help consumers find, grow, use, preserve and store in-season fruits and vegetables in Maine. Seasonal activities for May are featured in several online bulletins and fact sheets, including: Facts on Fiddleheads; Facts on Edible Wild Greens in Maine; Fruits for Health: Rhubarb; and […]
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Rangeley arts to hold ‘Odd Couple’ auditions April 30
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is scheduled to hold open auditions from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, for the RFA Summer Live Theater event “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Performances will take place Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 10-12. This comedy opens as a group of men assemble […]
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Community program to host resource fair in Sabattus April 30
SABATTUS — Community Care Backpack Program plans to hold a community resource fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at Oak Hill Middle School, 40 Ball Park Road. The event will include food trucks, face painting, raffles, Mr. Drew, haircuts and fire trucks. People can receive free information about local and surrounding […]
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Bingham clinic to offer free COVID-19 booster shots April 29
HealthReach’s Bingham Area Health Center clinic is scheduled to offer free COVID-19 booster shots to patients and the public from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 29, at 237 Main St. No appointment is necessary during this time period. HealthReach is offering Bivalent Moderna boosters through these clinics. These boosters are available to any fully […]
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Manchester to hold roadside cleanup April 29
The town of Manchester’s annual roadside litter pick up is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, starting at 9 a.m. at the town office, 12 Readfield Road. The event is sponsored by the Manchester Conservation Commission. Residents and civic groups are encouraged to participate. “The Manchester roadside cleanup has been an annual event for more than […]
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Kennebec Valley District of Scouting to hold breakfast May 6
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley District of Scouting plans to honor the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion during a special breakfast on Saturday, May 6. The breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. at American Legion Fitzgerald-Cummings Post 2 in Augusta, 7 Legion Drive. “Each year, Scouting honors a person […]
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South China church taking orders for April 29 turkey dinner
SOUTH CHINA — An eat-in or take-out turkey pie supper is scheduled for 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at South China Community Church, 246 Village St. The cost is $12 for adults and $10 for children younger than 12. To order in advance, call Debbie Stowe at 207-462-2175. Check out other upcoming area events!