The third annual Deputy Dennis P. Sampson 5K Walk/Run, in memory of the Androscoggin County officer of that name, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 19. The event will begin at Poland Spring Inn, 650 Main St. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. start time. Sampson died unexpectedly in 2018 while off-duty at […]
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‘3-T Auction’ to benefit Mexico mission trip
A “3-T Auction” is planned for 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Oxford Advent Christian Church, at 1130 Main St. in Oxford. Proceeds from the event will benefit an upcoming mission trip to San Felipe, Mexico. The event will begin with a free meal of beans, hot dogs, coleslaw and dinner rolls. The auction will […]
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UMaine Extension offers new preserving workshop series
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a series of hands-on workshops about preserving Maine foods beginning Thursday, Sept. 16. The “Preserving the Harvest” fall workshop series begins with pressure canning and will also cover topics such as canning basics and fermenting. Instructors share recipes and techniques in an interactive format. Workshops […]
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St. Rose of Lima Thrift Store adds Cathy’s Boutique
JAY — “Cathy’s Boutique” is scheduled to officially open Saturday, Sept. 18, and become part of the St. Rose of Lima Thrift Store. The new boutique, located in the parish hall on Church Street, will offer higher-end clothing, formal attire, accessories, and antiques and collectibles. It honors Cathy Leclair, who died in January and was known […]
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Norway student named to Ohio college horse show team
FINDLAY, Ohio — Alexandria Montefesco of Norway has been named to the University of Findlay’s Hunt Seat Intercollegiate Horse Show Association team for 2021-22. Riders are judged on hunt seat equitation over fences and/or on the flat. As a member of Findlay’s IHSA team, students learn teamwork, time management, and how to be successful riders […]
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Kennebec Estuary Land Trust to hold annual meeting, build birdhouses
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s annual meeting and membership celebration is planned for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Bath Freight Shed at 27 Commercial St. The trust invites guests to construct birdhouses specifically designed for native backyard bird species with two styles to choose from. They can build a classic nest […]
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UMaine museum to open 5 new galleries with fall exhibitions
ORONO — The Linda G. and Donald N. Zillman Art Museum at the University of Maine is scheduled to open five new galleries to the public on Saturday, Sept. 11. Located on the second floor of 40 Harlow St., the galleries increase the museum’s exhibition spaces by 42% and make possible the opening of nine […]
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Deesha Philyaw to kick off UMF writer series Sept. 16
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is scheduled to host award-winning writer Deesha Philyaw as the first reader of the season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16. Philyaw’s short story collection, “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies,” was awarded the 2021 Pen/Faulkner Award for Fiction and the 2021 Story Prize, […]
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West Paris church plans September worship services
WEST PARIS — Sunday worship services are scheduled to start up this month beginning at 9 a.m.; all are welcome. Attendees are asked to wear masks, but will still be singing. Coffee hour will follow services. The Sept. 12 worship will be “Water Communion,” led by Rev. Fayre Stephenson. Those attending can bring a small […]
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Auburn library to begin reading, discussion group
The Auburn Public Library is set to offer a reading and discussion group, Together: Connection & Community, that will focus on connecting and building community. The group is scheduled to meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month beginning Sept. 16 and continuing through May 19, via Zoom. Each person’s reflections […]