ROCKPORT — The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship is making a statewide call for entries for the eighth juried Maine Wood biennial. The exhibition, scheduled to take place in the Center’s Messler Gallery from Jan. 26 through April 24, 2024, aims to showcase the breadth, creativity, and excellence of wood craftsmanship in the state. The deadline […]
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Rural towns invited to propose project for Maine Service Fellow by Sept. 8
The deadline for submitting for the 2023-2024 year is Sept. 8.
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Farmington shelter to host Strut for Strays Sept. 10
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter’s Strut for Strays is set for 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at Titcomb Mountain Ski Slope, 180 Ski Slope Road; rain or shine. This is a family friendly walk/run. Attendees can stroll or stride with your favorite four-legged friend on a 5K course on the Whistlestop Trail. This […]
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BikeMaine Weekend to kick off Aug. 24 in Bethel
This will be the last multi-day ride for the Bicycle Coalition of Maine as it shifts away from resource-heavy multi-day rides.
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Rumford library to be home to butterfly box
Rumford Public Library plans to install a butterfly box. “It will be a beautiful addition to our Plotted Plants’ pollinator gardens,” said Serena Theriault, library assistant and lead gardener of the library garden, according to a news release from the library. The box will allow patrons to watch the natural life cycle of the monarch […]
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Sabattus man receives Auburn church Rose Window Award
The First Universalist Church of Auburn has awarded its 2023 Rose Window Award to John Spruill Jr. of Sabattus. Recipients are models of Unitarian Universalist principles and make exceptional contributions to their faith community. Board Member Betty Lynne presented the award at Auburn UU’s annual meeting in June, in recognition of Spruill’s significant impact on […]
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SNAPSHOT: Oxford Hills club welcomes newest Rotarian
The Oxford Hills Rotary Club recently welcomed its newest member, David Knox. His classification will be Fire Chief. The South Paris resident is the new chief of the Norway Fire Department. Check out upcoming area events!
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Oxford County Fair plans Education Day for Sept. 13
Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District plans to help facilitate Oxford County Fair’s Education Day on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Area youth are invited to attend, including schools, homeschools, preschools and daycares. The day is targeted at children in grades K-6, and activities will take place throughout the fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
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Finding Our Voices receives $10K from Maine Community Foundation
Finding Our Voices, grassroots, survivor-powered nonprofit, has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Maine Community Foundation. The money, according to Patrisha McLean, founder/president of Finding Our Voices, is “to help bridge the gaps in support for Maine’s women domestic violence survivors,” according to a news release from McLean. “This very generous grant from such […]
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Gray-New Gloucester High student crowned National U.S. Teen
ALTOONA, Pa. — Trinity Bean of Gray was crowned National United States Teen at the annual national pageant, held July 31 to Aug. 3 in Hershey, Pennslyvania. In addition to the national title, Bean won the Top Model, Photogenic, Crown Photogenic, All Star Athlete and Gold President’s Volunteer Service awards, according to a news release […]