BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a workshop on the simple process making elderberry tincture at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the LOCAL Garden at the corner of High and Lemont streets. Participants can use fresh or dried elderberries and other simple ingredients, which will be provided, to make and bring […]
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Lewiston to observe Hiroshima Day Aug. 6
LEWISTON — A gathering aimed at recommitting to no nuclear war and commemorating Bernard Lown, the Nobel Prize-winning namesake of the local Bernard Lown Peace Bridge, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Gendron Franco Center on Cedar Street. That day marks the anniversary of the U.S. nuclear attack on Hiroshima, Japan […]
Winthrop society to celebrate one-year anniversary through August
Business meeting set for Aug. 4.
Local schools awarded grants to fund STEM programs
Local schools are located in Damariscotta, Farmington, Lisbon and Norway.
Waterford Summer Breakfasts return with over 300 guests
The Waterford Summer Breakfasts returned July 4 with over 300 guests, after two years in hiatus. The second breakfast was held July 20. Hosted at the Wilkins House on Plummer Hill, two more breakfasts are planned for 7:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 3 and 17. All are welcome. The meal consists of scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, […]
Farmington-based United Way to host Color Me United 5K Run/Walk set
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to hold its Sixth annual Color Me United 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Aug. 27. The race will start at 9 a.m. with a color explosion at the Narrow Gauge Movie Theater parking lot right off Front Street. The race will end there as well. Runners will […]
Emmanuel College names local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Nine local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Emmanuel College. They include Beverly Anderson of Poland, Emmalee Clark of New Vineyard, Sophia Jones of Auburn, Naomi Obenhaus of Sabattus, Grace Pepin of Lewiston, Christina Roy of Readfield, Megan Steele of Auburn, Lauren Sterling of Rumford and Julia Vitella of Lovell. To earn a spot […]
Lewiston student graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — John Adil of Lewiston graduated in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Museum Studies from Rochester Institute of Technology. Check out upcoming area events!
Otisfield Community Lunch to return Aug. 3
After a nearly two-and-a-half-year hiatus, the Otisfield Community Lunch is scheduled to resume Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Otisfield Community Hall, 292 State Route 121. The menu includes chicken salad, other summer vegetable salads, lemonade and cookies for dessert. Those able help with setup or cleanup can call 207-739-1065. […]
Statewide health network offers free August workshops
Healthy Living for ME invites adult Mainers of all ages to register for the network’s free August workshops focused on health and wellness. The workshops are open to the public and include the two topics of managing diabetes and improving fitness and activity levels. “Whether you’re dealing with a chronic disease such as diabetes, or […]