To gauge demand, the organization is trying to direct people to a simple survey/interest form on its website at greaterfranklin.org.
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Mt. Blue club’s garden tour set for Farmington Aug. 20
FARMINGTON — Mary Batt plans to host the Mt. Blue Area Garden Club garden tour at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at her home at 106 Heritage Circle in Granite Heights. Her 1.5-acre property is surrounded by heavy pine forest on ledge schist. Here, she has developed unique gardens as a result of experimentation and […]
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to hold season auditions
TOPSHAM — The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra seeks experienced classical musicians to audition for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Auditions are set for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Orion Performing Arts Center, 50 Republic Ave. Musicians interested auditioning should prepare two contrasting solos to demonstrate agility, tone quality and phrasing. Wind and brass players should […]
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Boothbay foundation seeks submissions for exhibition
Works will be juried by Bob Keyes, former Arts and Culture writer for the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram, and now editorial director at Colby College in Waterville.
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Evening of personal storytelling set for Rangeley Aug. 17
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to host an evening of personal storytelling at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The Kitchen Table event is directed by Timmy Straub. “We spin narratives to remember our dreams. We then sell them to the waking world […]
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Hole in One Shootout set for Aug. 17
Le Club Calumet is set to host its fourth annual charity “Hole in One” golf shootout to benefit the Augusta Food Bank on Saturday, Aug. 17. The event is being held at Le Club Calumet, 334 West River Road in Augusta, on a 115 yard fairway and green. The event will run from 1-5 p.m. […]
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Moss Brook Church plans free End-of-Summer Carnival
Complementary back-to-school haircuts will be provided to those who schedule an appointment.
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Strong’s Sandy River Festival returns Aug. 24
STRONG — The Sandy River Festival, a celebration of the beauty and history of the river, is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. The festival, to be held along the banks of the Sandy River, will include activities, live music and food trucks. This year’s festival features author Bill Roorbach, who […]
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Winthrop Arts Festival scheduled for Aug. 17
The 36th annual Winthrop Arts Festival is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in downtown Winthrop. Local artists and artisans will showcase their works. This year’s festival features a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, drawing, prints, notecards, photography, wood, metal and fabric arts. For more information, visit winthropchamber.org. Check […]
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Maine’s premiere of ‘America’s Forests’ to be held Aug. 27
Two episodes focusing on sustainability and innovation in Maine’s forest and tourism industries will be shown in Bangor.