SeniorsPlus, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for aging adults and people with disabilities, seeks committed volunteers in Franklin and Oxford counties for its Money Minders program. This program pairs well-trained volunteers with clients who need help managing their monthly bills. By reducing overdraft and late fees, the program provides a lifeline […]
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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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Rumford Eagles make donations to Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute
RUMFORD — The Rumford Eagles fraternal organization recently made a $1,600 donation to Rumford Hospital. The money, raised during the club’s annual Legacy 8-Ball pool tournament fundraiser, will be used for the Central Maine Heart & Vascular Institute. Although CMHVI is headquartered at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, it provides services to the River […]
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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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Auburn railroad club to host open house
AUBURN — The Great Falls Model Railroad Club is set to hold an open house during the Lewiston Auburn Balloon Festival. The clubhouse, located at 144 Mill St., will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Sunday, August 17 and 18. There will be activities for youth, all the club’s layouts will be […]
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Land trust to host Monarch Festival in Bethel Aug. 17, 18
To reserve a seat for this pay-what-you-can event, visit the Gem Theater website thegemtheater.com.
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Grief group to begin Aug. 29 in Norway
The Healing After Loss grief support group at The Table is set to begin its next group Thursday, Aug. 29 at The Table, 160 Main St. in Norway, for anyone who is struggling with grief over a loss of any kind. The meetings will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to allow for more […]
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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.