St. Michael Parish in Augusta plans to celebrate Earth Day — Saturday, April 22 — with a pair of events. On Thursday, April 20, the parish will present “The Letter,” a documentary film about how people’s spiritual values call them to confront the planetary crisis. The screening will take place at 7 p.m. in the […]
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Homeschoolers convention set for April 22 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Homeschoolers of Maine 2023 Convention: Families Helping Families — Together With HOME is set for 8 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Augusta Armory at 179 Western Ave. The convention will feature keynote speaker Peggy Ployhar. To register, visit homeschoolersofmaine.org. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Foundation scholarships available to Franklin County adult learners
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship at the Maine Community Foundation. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled […]
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Bicycle-fixing workshop set for Mt. Vernon, Readfield May 1
A Fix-A-Bike Workshop is scheduled to be held in both Mt. Vernon and Readfield Monday, May 1. The event is for those curious about bicycle mechanics, looking to maintain their bike or conduct long-overdue care, and perform a roadside repair. The two-hour hands-on workshop is open to teens and adults. They are asked to bring […]
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Farmington Falls Fire Co. seeks yard sale donations
Proceeds help maintain Philbrick Park, and sponsor Hawks Majors and Minors baseball teams.
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Unity-based land trust to host solar project talk April 19
WATERVILLE — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust Speaker Series is set to host a presentation about the status of the Three Corners Solar Farm at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Chace Community Forum, 150 Main St. Speakers include Deron Lawrence, senior director of Natural Resources Permitting & Policy; and Chad Allen, development manager […]
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Norway library group to launch Book Club in a Bag April 19
The Friends of Norway Memorial Library invites members of book clubs, reading groups, and anyone interested in starting their own book discussion group to the launch of Book Club in A Bag at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St. The six book club kits will be introduced and […]
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Kennebec Historical Society to cover ‘Disaster at Bar Harbor Ferry‘ April 19
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society’s April presentation, covering Mac Smith’s book “Disaster at Bar Harbor Ferry,” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Augusta City Center, 16 Cony St. In an era when the only means of travel to the new, glamorous and growing resort of Bar Harbor was through a […]
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Legislators to host Constituent Coffee event in Waterville April 15
WATERVILLE — Sen. David LaFountain, D-Winslow, plans to hold a Constituent Coffee office hours event for residents of Senate District 16. Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, will co-host the event. Senate District 16, which includes Albion, Fairfield, Oakland, Waterville and Winslow. The gathering will now take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 15, […]
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Augusta library to start monthly gardening series April 18
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Library’s new monthly program series features beginner gardening techniques. The first program, April Seed Starting, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in the Community Meeting Room of the 45 Winthrop St. library. Participants can talk about seed starting and think about how to organize their garden and/or container gardens in […]