Scribner’s Mill Preservation, Inc. plans to offer a weekend timber frame workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 and 26 at the mill site at 251 Scribners Mills Road, Harrison, with instructor Ed Somers. Somers is a local contractor versatile in traditional and non-traditional construction techniques. He apprenticed with master craftsman Bob Dunning, […]
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Scarborough refuge to celebrate National Public Lands Day
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells plans to host a volunteer workday on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the organization’s Spurwink Divison in Scarborough. Specific details will be provided during the registration process. The day is meant to help restore native shrubland habitat, home to many species […]
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Panel discussion to feature ‘Indigenous Mid-Century Maine’
The final Maine’s Mid-Century Moment Series is scheduled at noon Friday, Sept. 24, to feature “Indigenous Mid-Century Maine,” with a panel discussion exploring the cultural and political issues affecting Indigenous communities. This virtual event is free and open to the public, but registration is required (docs.google.com/forms/d/1ahnk3ufDNwDtg3ax11JblIzVCGCMJNKTUKgqk1oOjuw/viewform?ts=60c90451&edit_requested=true). The University of Maine at Augusta’s panel discussion will […]
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Portland Stage updates health and safety policy
Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test and masks are required regardless of vaccination status.
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UMF to host public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Individuals 18 and older are eligible to get a one- or two-dose vaccine.
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Police chief to address opioid epidemic with Rotary club
Chief Bob MacKenzie of the Kennebunk Police Department is scheduled to speak to the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, via Zoom. He will address the opioid epidemic and substance use disorders in Maine. MacKenzie, a Rotarian, chairs the Rotary District 7780 Recovery Initiative. District 7780 covers southern Maine and coastal […]
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Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War to meet Sept. 23
Members joined the August meeting via Zoom from Florida, Colorado and Maryland.
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Lewiston Auburn Children’s Foundation seeks grant requests
The Lewiston Auburn Children’s Foundation is accepting grant request applications for the current fiscal year. For close to 40 years, the foundation has awarded grants annually to individuals and organizations whose programs directly benefit children in the Lewiston-Auburn community. Previous grant recipients include Trinity Jubilee Center Summer food program, swim scholarships at the YWCA, and […]
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Auburn library plans financial literacy workshop
“Financial Literacy: Managing Your Debt,” a presentation by David Palazzolo, Key Bank’s Lewiston branch manager, is planned at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. in Auburn. This workshop will include how to build a budget and how to manage debt once one has a budget. Participants will be […]
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United Way to offer volunteer-led winterization initiative
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to offer the Community Energy Challenge, a Franklin and Northern Androscoggin county volunteer-led winterization initiative designed to help families save money on heating costs. A simple, low-cost strategy of interior window panels keeps heat inside homes during the harsh winter months and encourages homeowners to make positive changes […]