AUGUSTA — Maine Municipal Association has rolled out the ServeStrong program, an online mental health resource for first responders. The initiative, a collaboration between MMA and the National League of Cities Risk Information Sharing Consortium, is being offered to municipal associations across the country. It is designed to provide first responders access to web-based behavioral […]
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MSBA Bee Fest set for Sept. 8 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Beekeepers Association recently announced that Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming MSBA Bee Fest planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. The event is set to include more than 30 beekeeping demonstrations presented by Master […]
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Free outdoor fitness courts available in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A new outdoor fitness court is set to open Friday, Sept. 6, on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. UMF is the first higher education partner to team up with Community Health Options and National Fitness Campaign as part of a campaign to build fitness courts across the state. The UMF Fitness Court […]
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Christian Music Festival set for Field of Faith in Otisfield
OTISFIELD — Field of Faith on Lodge Hill will host its first Christian Music Festival featuring area bands, groups and single artists from 12-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Field of Faith on Lodge Hill, 437 Bean Road. Performers announced so far include Clayfoot, Ricki George, Juniper Worship, Alex Bukasa, Keith Parry, The Samuels […]
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End of Summer Outdoor Skills Day offered in Augusta Aug. 29
AUGUSTA — A day of outdoor skill-building is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Outdoors Center, 2273 North Belfast Ave. Participants can travel from station to station to try new activities and gain some hands-on experience. They can spend time practicing their cast on the […]
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SeniorsPlus to offer classes in September
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus is set to offer classes in September at its Lewiston, Wilton or Norway locations, online or hybrid. Locations include 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible and hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club lists winners
The Lewiston Bridge Club met Aug. 20. Three teams tied for first place: Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Les Buzzell of Auburn, Linda Smith of Oxford and Pete Dickson of Yarmouth, and Ron Reynolds of Auburn with Mike Quinn of Otisfield. Coming in fourth were Joan Quinn of Wilton and Judy Hayden of Farmington. The […]
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First Winthrop Heritage Day set for Aug. 31
For those interested in supporting the event, displaying a car or has a service to offer the event, reach out to Winthrop Heritage Day publicity contact Jennifer Phillips at 224-588-7034 or cobbheritagefarm@gmail.com.
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Farmington library plans art excursion for teens Sept. 4
An additional teen art opportunity with the library is the bookmark making contest.
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Webinar series to feature UMaine Extension expert
The workshops are free and designed for farmers just getting started with cover cropping as well as those with significant experience.