FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to hold its Sixth annual Color Me United 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Aug. 27. The race will start at 9 a.m. with a color explosion at the Narrow Gauge Movie Theater parking lot right off Front Street. The race will end there as well. Runners will […]
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Statewide health network offers free August workshops
Healthy Living for ME invites adult Mainers of all ages to register for the network’s free August workshops focused on health and wellness. The workshops are open to the public and include the two topics of managing diabetes and improving fitness and activity levels. “Whether you’re dealing with a chronic disease such as diabetes, or […]
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Waterville hospice to offer grief writing workshop Aug. 3
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is scheduled to offer a workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, on writing through times of grief. The workshop, to be held at 304 Main St. in Waterville, will be led by Sarah Kilch Gaffney. Gaffney will talk about ways writing can help to navigate grief, as well as […]
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Augusta-based program to offer tuition-free website development class
New Ventures Maine plans to offer an online, tuition-free website development class, Grow Your Business Online — Create My Site, for small business owners. The class is scheduled for noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, according to a New Ventures Maine news release. The class will cover three main topics: • Design an effective […]
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Vacation Bible School set for Aug. 1-5 in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Zoomerang, a Vacation Bible School program with an Australian theme, is planned for 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, Aug. 1-5, at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. There will be Bible lessons, puppets, songs, games, snow cones, and crafts for all children ages 4 through grade six. For more […]
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Wilton church to hold lobster roll lunch fundraiser Aug. 6
Orders will be accepted in advance until 10 a.m. Aug. 6.
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Camden library to offer historic walking tours on Fridays
The Camden Public Library plans to offer a walking tour of downtown Camden at 4 p.m. Fridays from July 1 through Sept. 16. This educational tour features a handful of historic sites in downtown Camden, including the Camden Public Library grounds and Amphitheatre, which were designated a National Historic Landmark in 2013. Participants can learn […]
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Farmington church to host benefit cruise in/car hop July 31
FARMINGTON — A Cruise In/Car Hop is planned for 4 p.m. Sunday, July 31, with an entertaining afternoon/evening filled with music and food while viewing classic cars and trucks at Fairbanks Union Church, 583 Fairbank Road. According to a news release from the church, a truck division has been added this year. Car and truck […]
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Mount Vernon nonprofit revs up engines on its auction, finishes July 29
MOUNT VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors, a volunteer-based nonprofit that offers free rides to rural residents in its service area, is currently hosting its annual auction online. The auction began July 1, and the nonprofit is heading for a strong finish Friday, July 29. To place a bid on one-of-a-kind art, treats, and experiences, visit […]
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Augusta-based program to offer course for entrepreneurs, business owners
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine has an open call for Venturing Forth: Business Planning for Entrepreneurs, a tuition-free, comprehensive, online course scheduled to start Tuesday, Aug. 23. For new entrepreneurs or existing business owners, Venturing Forth helps participants create a written business plan from start to finish with feedback from facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs. The […]