Genie Gannett, co-founder of the First Amendment Museum in Augusta, is scheduled to speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. She will tell the story about how the Gannett family lived their First Amendment freedoms across four generations. Inspired by this history, she will talk […]
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Strand Youth Film Fest entry deadline set for Oct. 31
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre’s third annual Strand Youth Film Fest, an opportunity for young people in Maine to create and submit their own short films, is taking submissions. The entry deadline for this short film competition is Monday, Oct. 31, with awards and a public presentation of the films in December. Prizes will be […]
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Richmond-based conservation organization to hold talk about PFAS
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s first presentation of its 26th annual Winter Speaker Series, “Forever Chemicals are Everywhere!” is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The talk features Pat Elder, director of Military Poisons. Series presentations are again being held via Zoom and are accessible via hyperlink at the top of fomb.org. PFAS chemicals are widely […]
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Audubon series talk on Maine lichens set for Oct. 12
Western Maine Audubon plans to feature Maine lichens in its second of three free fall talks, to be held live via Zoom at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The talk, by Dr. Ron Butler, will be held at Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall at the University of Maine at Farmington, 173 High St. in Farmington. There […]
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Maine Maple Fall Fest begins Oct. 8
Members of the Maine Maple Producers Association plan to participate in the third annual Maine Maple Fall Fest, set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9. Sugar houses across the state will welcome visitors for shopping and seasonal activities like fall foliage walks and all things maple. “Our Fall Fest is the perfect time […]
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Extension continues workshops for land, sea farmers Oct. 9, 16
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer two free, in-person workshops in October for farmers, farm workers, fishers and foresters with a focus on body mechanics, injury prevention, movement, health and wellness. The Safe Labor – Movement workshops will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Triple Chick Farm, […]
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Wilton businesses plan Meet the Makers events
WILTON — The Village Makers of Wilton have planned Meet the Makers for 3-7 p.m. on the second Saturdays of October, November and December. Those who attend can see demonstrations by guest artisans, meet other makers, and partake of craft snacks and beverages — all from local businesses. Vera’s Iron & Vine, 319 Main St., […]
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Tanglewood to celebrate 40th year with public festival Oct. 8
LINCOLNVILLE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center plans to host a public festival and dinner to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8, at 1 Tanglewood Road in Lincolnville. Events will be held throughout the day, beginning at 8 a.m. Activities include a fun […]
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Winthrop center seeks space reservations for Oct. 15 lawn sale
Winthrop History and Heritage Center is taking space reservations for its lawn sale. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the 107 Main St. center in Winthrop. To reserve a space, call Natalie Weise at 207-395-5450. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Winthrop-based trust to host mustroom walk Oct. 6
EAST WINTHROP — Kennebec Land Trust and Michaeline Mulvey, president of the Maine Mycological Association, plan to host a mushroom walk at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. People can look for and learn about mushrooms at the Weston Woods Preserve. Mulvey will talk about habitat requirements, collection techniques, identification methods, book and website resources, cooking […]