UNION — A program by potters Denise and Steve Migliorini of Clarry Hill Pottery is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Vose Library at 392 Common Road. Clarry Hill Pottery is located in Union. According to a news release from the library, the Migliorinis said their “serendipitous path to pottery is a tale […]
Events
Norway Grange to host Papa’s Boots 3-T Auction May 6
NORWAY — A 3-T Auction, benefiting Papa’s Boots, is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, at the Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with a free homemade baked beans dinner. At 6 p.m. the 3-T auction will begin. The 3-T stands for Talents — such as donating hours of yard, […]
Lincoln County Historical Association to offer Docent College April 29, May 6
Lincoln County Historical Association plans to offer a short program of classes designed to teach the basics of being a volunteer docent. LCHA’s Docent College can prepare participants to guide tours in any or all of its historic properties: the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, the Old Jail in Wiscasset, and the Pownalborough Court House in […]
Marriage preparation retreats set for Augusta, Brunswick April 28, 29
Retreats in Brunswick and Augusta in late April aim to help men and women planning Catholic weddings. The retreats can help them develop fuller understandings of their upcoming unions and how they mirror the mutual commitment between God and his people, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of […]
Tick Lab adds Powassan, Heartland viruses to tick testing service
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab is adding two new pathogens to its tick testing panels. The Tick Lab will now screen ticks for Powassan virus and Heartland virus in addition to testing for the pathogens that cause Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis and tularemia. Powassan virus […]
Skowhegan church seeks orders for April 22 chicken dinner
Skowhegan Federated Church plans to hold a takeout chicken dinner Saturday, April 22, at Tewksbury Building on Island Avenue. Meals can be picked up between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Proceeds will help people with their heat and lights. To place an order, […]
Skowhegan hospital, partners to hold walking tour May 6
SKOWHEGAN — Redington-Fairview General Hospital is partnering with local leaders to offer a Walking Tour of Skowhegan’s Hope Gardens — The Yellow Tulip Project, garden beds with yellow tulips that will be in bloom. The tour is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 6. A social hour will begin at 9 a.m. at […]
Moscow school registering kindergarten, preschool students for fall
Moscow Elementary School, 125 Canada Road, is registering new students for kindergarten and preschool classes starting in the fall. Preschool students must be 4 years old by Oct. 15. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by Oct. 15. Moscow Elementary serves students in the areas of Bingham, Moscow, Concord, and Pleasant Ridge Plantation. To […]
Workshop on raising pork set for Skowhegan April 26
SKOWHEGAN — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a workshop on raising swine from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 26. The gathering will be held at the Somerset County Extension office, 7 County Drive. Colt Knight, associate Extension professor and state livestock specialist, will present Swine 101, a two-hour primer on […]
Augusta warming center to hold Stuff the Tent event April 22
The Augusta Emergency Overnight Warming Center has to close for the season on Sunday, April 30. The advisory council plans to hold a Stuff the Tent event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at South Parish Congregational Church at 9 Church St. The event can help guests get what they need to […]