Though two events have been canceled, a return to cold temperatures this week will allow the Skowhegan-area celebration to go on as planned.
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Augusta Elks offer table rentals for fundraiser April 6
Tables are available for rent for the Augusta Elks MCCP/Forks Committee’s Indoor Yard Sale, set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Augusta Elks at 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta; rain or shine. Donations of clean, gently used items may be donated to the tables that will benefit the Maine Children’s […]
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Unity trust to host National Fish Coalition director Feb. 21
NEWPORT — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust is set to continue its 2024 Speaker Series with a talk by Bob Mallard, executive director of the Native Fish Coalition, at 6p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Newport Cultural Center, 154 Main St. Mallard will present on Maine’s State Heritage Fish Waters and the importance of protecting […]
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Mid-Coast Audubon taking bird seed sale orders through Feb. 24
Mid-Coast Audubon is accepting bird seed orders through Saturday, Feb. 24, to raise funds to support bird conservation and education programming. Five varieties are available: Black oil sunflower seed, sunflower meaties (hulled), Melody Mix , thistle (nyger), and suet blocks. Orders can be placed at midcoast-audubon.square.site. Offline options can be found at midcoast.maineaudubon.org. Seed must […]
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Free Fishing Weekend set statewide for Feb. 17, 18
Several local ice fishing derbies scheduled and any person (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish without a license.
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Literacy Volunteers Poetry Contest accepting entries until March 31
The contest is open to residents of Franklin, Somerset counties and ,towns of Livermore, Livermore Falls.
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Kennebec Performing Arts Company rehearsing for May concerts
The Kennebec Performing Arts Company — a jazz band, chorus and wind ensemble — has started rehearsals for the spring season in preparation for the annual Pops Concert Series, set for Friday and Saturday, May 3-4. Following the retirement of longtime director Charles Milazzo, the groups will be led by interim conductors who are all […]
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Registration opens for Pine Tree Camp summer sessions
ROME — Registration is open for Pine Tree Camp summer sessions. Maine youth and adults with disabilities can have the adventure of a lifetime this summer at Maine’s only American Camp Association accredited camp exclusively for children and adults with disabilities, according to a news release from the society. Applications are being accepted at pinetreesociety.org/camp-home. […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions are set for 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and noon Monday, Feb. 26; and 9 and 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, Thursday, […]
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Waterville’s Letourneau ice fishing derby, winter carnival set for Feb. 18
WATERVILLE — The 26th Annual Gene & Lucille Letourneau Ice Fishing Derby is set for Sunday, Feb. 18, on any safe, legal Maine pond or lake of their choice with the official weigh-in set for 2-5 p.m. at the Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. This mid-winter tradition for ice fishing enthusiasts and families attracts […]