Members of the Leeds Historical Society plan to walk, talk about and explore several places of historical note in town this fall. Rain date and times for all the walks are on the next day at the same time. There will be ticks and possible wet areas, so participants should dress appropriately and bring bug […]
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Rangeley museum to host festival Sept. 17, author talk Sept. 21
The Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society’s Outdoor Heritage Museum, 8 Rumford Road in Oquossoc, is scheduled to host two special events. On Saturday, Sept. 17, the museum will offer its annual Fall Festival. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the grounds of the museum will host arts, crafts and antiques vendors selling unique and handcrafted […]
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Belfast Maskers to host Christmas pageant auditions Sept. 17, 18
Belfast Maskers plans to hold open auditions for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. Auditions will be held at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court St. in Belfast. Robinson’s play is the riotous story of what happened when “the absolute […]
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Camden-Rockport society to host historical medical presentation Sept. 17
The Troops at Camden, a Maine living history group, plan to be encamped from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, on the grounds of the 1770s Thorndike Homestead at 7 Commercial St. in Rockport. This free, family friendly event is an opportunity to learn what life was like in midcoast Maine during the […]
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Maine Team Hope Walk set for Oct. 9 in Ellsworth
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Junior Achievement of Maine launches volunteer recruitment campaign
Junior Achievement of Maine has announced its new volunteer recruitment campaign, encouraging people to get involved in their community by becoming a Junior Achievement volunteer and role model. The campaign is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, Sept. 14, and end in early November. To inspire new volunteers, the hashtag #PutYourselfOutThere will invite past, present and […]
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Augusta-based society to host talk by So. Gardiner author
MANCHESTER — The Kennebec Historical Society plans to hold its September presentation, “Around the Kennebec Valley: The Herman Bryant Collection,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Hope Baptist Church at 726 Western Ave. Author Gay M. Grant of South Gardiner will speak. Fans of Grant’s book “Along the Kennebec: The Herman Bryant Collection” can see more […]
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Readfield event to feature Maine author’s book, storywalk grand opening
READFIELD — The grand opening of the Readfield Elementary School StoryWalk is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, behind the school at 84 South Road. The event will feature a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, an inaugural walk along the trail, and Maine author and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Barbara Walsh will read from her newest book, […]
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Jefferson bicentennial quilt, historical items on display Sept. 10
A quilt with 34 squares depicting Jefferson scenes from 1976, created for the U.S. Bicentennial celebration by 29 Jefferson women, will be one of many exhibits telling the story of the town’s history during an open house this weekend. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Old […]
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Cub Scout signups to be held in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Cub Scout Pack 585 signups are set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at W.G. Mallet School, 116 Middle St. Scouting is a neighborhood-centered, parent volunteer-run program for all youth in grades K-5 that aims to combine fun with educational activities and lifelong values. Youth may join at any level, and parental support […]