PHILLIPS — The Central Maine Power Sports annual Ride-In is open to ATV/UTV riders from across the state to experience the Maine’s High Peaks Region ATV/UTV Trail System on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17 and 18, at Fox Carlton Pond Sporting Camps. Scheduled events include ATV/UTV demo rides, over $2,500 in prizes to raffle, barbecue […]
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Community sale
SUMNER — The West Sumner Universalist Society is holding the eighth annual “Whatever Sale” for the benefit of the churchfrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. This year’s event is the same as in recent years, featuring a ticket auction of 30-50 items with the drawing at 1:30. They would appreciate any donations […]
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A-L Rotary Club to host presentation regarding Advance Care Planning
Speaker Erin Pendexter Stone, RN, is a registered nurse caring for Maine’s older adult, chronically ill population with a vision to create a culture where talking about dying is a shared value and end-of-life care honors individual’s preferences, goals and values.
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Community sales
JAY — There will be an indoor/outdoor sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug 3, at the North Jay Grange. It will feature a food sale with blueberry desserts and lunch items will also be available. They will serve free coffee and punch. For more information, call 207-645-2910, 207-645-4211 or 207-645-4400. — WILTON […]
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Turning wood into art with chainsaws
GRAY — Four local Maine chainsaw carvers will use chainsaws to create eagles, bears and more on Saturday, July 27, at the Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. Watch a block of wood become a work of wildlife art at this popular annual event at the park. Ron Carlson, Tim Pickett, Andrew Logan and Dan Burns […]
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Benedict Arnold’s March artifacts to be on display STRATTON — The Dead River Area Historical Society announces that Ken Wing will exhibit what is believed to be the largest collection of artifacts from the Arnold March on Sunday, July 28. He will share the story of how Gen. Benedict Arnold marched through Maine on his […]
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Coalition announces July mobile events
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition announces its upcoming schedule of free mobile health unit events. A variety of education and free health screenings will be offered at each stop, including blood pressure and cholesterol checks and body composition analysis. The schedule is as follows: • Wednesday, July 24: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Food […]
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Vintage motorcycles to gather for ride in Wilton
WILTON — The second annual Western Maine Lakes and Mountains Vintage Motorcycle Ride will be held on Saturday, July 27. The self-guided tour will start and end at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 59 High St. Bikes can arrive anytime after 8 a.m. for coffee, chatter and tire kicking. There will be an informal riders’ chat […]
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Broadway and Church streets closed Saturday for Summer Fest
FARMINGTON — Another great line-up for Saturday, July 27 promises to bring excitement and “Old Tyme Fun” to downtown Farmington for the 55th annual mid-summer event. Summer Fest 2019 is organized and run by the Farmington Downtown Association Summer Fest Committee and made possible by the generosity of many local citizens and businesses. Broadway and […]
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Camp CenterStage
LIVERMORE — The first session of Camp CenterStage will open in less than two weeks. Camp dates are: Session I: July 9-21 Session II: July 23-Aug. 4 Session III: August 6-18 The camp is on the River Road at the former Maple Lane golf course.