AUBURN — Grace Lutheran Church plans to hold a holiday pie sale featuring pumpkin, blueberry, cherry and apple. Rolls, jelly, Schnecken, cranberry sauce, beet relish and bread for a Thanksgiving dinner also will be available, as well as hostess gift bags of jelly. Pies cost $10 each. To place an order by Sunday, Nov. 21, […]
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East Otisfield church to host annual church fair
After sitting out last year’s sale because of COVID-19, the East Otisfield Free Baptist Church plans to host the church’s annual fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at 231 Rayville Road, off of State Route 121, in East Otisfield. Debbie Dyer and Maryanne Hill are chairing the fair, which will offer […]
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Farmington Grange seeks crafters for holiday fairs
Farmington Grange seeks crafters for a series of holiday fairs. The fairs are scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 20, Dec. 4 and Dec. 18, at the 124 Bridge St. grange hall. Tables are available for a fee. Refreshments will be available for a donation. Vendors wishing to rent space should call a […]
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Wilson Scholars Program names fall student researchers
The University of Maine at Farmington Michael Wilson Scholars Program has named six outstanding student researchers as Wilson Scholars for this fall. Established in 2006, the selective program directly connects students with faculty mentors to promote the highest level of scholarship as students explore dynamic local, national and international research topics. This semester’s Wilson Scholars […]
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Photographer to discuss visual practice, social justice
ROCKPORT — The latest lecture of the weekly Alumni Lecture Series hosted by Maine Media Workshops + College, “Inside/Out“ is due to feature photographer Lola Flash online from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. Flash will discuss her art, activism and practice, firmly rooted in social justice advocacy around sexual, racial and cultural difference. […]
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Youth video contest to promote COVID-19 vaccination
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Maine Department of Education, has launched a new video competition for Maine children to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, following federal recommendation of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11. DHHS and DOE invite Maine youth ages 5 to 17 to submit 30-second […]
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Volunteers, donations needed for free Christmas dinner in Wilton
The 3C Society will be offering a free take-out style dinner from 12-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25, at the Harnden Masonic Lodge in Wilton.
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East Wilton masonic group offers pickup/takeout meal
EAST WILTON — The Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building at 70 Bryant Road plans to host a public pickup/takeout meatloaf meal with pumpkin pie from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Organizers request that meal reservations be made by 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. The cost is $9 for adults […]
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UMaine Extension to offer Recipe to Market online workshop
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Recipe to Market is a multidisciplinary program with topics including business basics, an overview of the specialty food […]
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Historical society talk to showcase Civil War Winthrop soldier
People can learn about Civil War 1st Lt. Henry Clay Wood, the women who were involved in that war, the uniforms the soldiers wore and much more about residents who heeded the call from President Lincoln during the next Winthrop Maine Historical Society presentation. The talk is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, on […]