WILTON _ St. Luke’s Episcopal Church has announced that the Rev. John Balicki is its new rector. Before becoming an Episcopal priest, Balicki has been a civil engineer, regional planner, Catholic priest, pastoral counselor, and the bicycle/pedestrian coordinator for the state of Maine. Most recently, he served as Episcopal priest at St. Alban’s Church in […]
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Farmington Farmers’ Market set to move indoors Nov. 5
The Farmington Farmers’ Market is set to move indoors to its winter location at the St. Joseph Center, 130 Quebec St., starting on Saturday, Nov. 5. The winter market will be held Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., November through April. The market accepts SNAP/EBT as well as credit and debit cards. People can […]
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Unity-based association to hold Farmer to Farmer Conference Nov. 5-7
Farmers from around the state plan to gather Saturday through Monday, Nov. 5-7, at the Hutchinson Center at 80 Belmont Ave. in Belfast to learn from their peers and agricultural experts from around the Northeast. Participants can join with their fellow farmers at this year’s conference for offerings that include 30 educational sessions, farm tours […]
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United Way launches community investment process for Kennebec County
All organizations interested in applying for funding will be required to attend a mandatory virtual training on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
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Delicious Divas performance set for Madison
MADISON — A Delicious Divas performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at American Legion Tardiff-Belanger Post 39, 20 S. Maple St. The cost is $20 per person; only 70 tickets will be sold in advance. Proceeds benefit the New Building Fund. People can stop by the hall or call 207-696-5848, after 3 […]
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Volunteer Maine seeks grant applications for public health competition
Interested agencies are encouraged to attend a virtual information session from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1.
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AmeriCorps grants applications available
Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, is accepting grant applications under the AmeriCorps State Competitive program. This annual AmeriCorps competition focuses on federal funding priorities, which this year include rural communities, climate action, and service as a pathway to employment, according to a news release from the Augusta-based commission. Interested agencies are encouraged […]
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Readfield to host theater group at town office Nov. 1
The Readfield Community Library and the Age-Friendly Readfield Committee are collaborating to bring an interactive theater performance to Readfield, featuring the Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater group based out of Augusta. The free event is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Readfield Town Office, 8 Old Kents Hill Road. Refreshments and a […]
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Fall cleanup for St. Michael Parish cemeteries to begin Oct. 31
The cemetery committee of St. Michael Parish in Augusta reminds parishioners and visiting families that the final cemetery clean-up of 2022 will take place the week of Oct. 31, according to a news release from David Madore, committee chairman. In Augusta: • St. Augustine, 61-65 Townsend Road; • Holy Family, 139 Townsend Road; and • […]
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Farmington to host youth mattering town hall Nov. 1
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County is partnering with the Maine Resilience Building Network to host a town hall, focusing on youth mattering in Farmington. The event is set for 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St. The Maine Resilience Building Network defines mattering as […]