WINTHROP — After over a year of planning and fundraising, the Kennebec Land Trust (KLT) has announced that it has permanently protected the 55-acre Weston Woods Preserve on Little Cobbossee Lake in East Winthrop. Conserving the land, which is adjacent to the trust’s 90-acre Little Cobbossee Oatway Preserve, advances KLT’s mission of protecting ecosystems and […]
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Winthrop historical society to purchase Key Bank building
WINTHROP — The Winthrop Maine Historical Society (WMHS) has announced the society is under contract to purchase the Key Bank Building on Main Street, with a closing date of Feb. 1, 2021. A general fundraising campaign is underway with a goal of $100,000 to assist with final purchase and some renovations. The vision of WMHS […]
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Powder House Trail System has new website, ways to donate
FARMINGTON — The Bonney Woods Corp. has a new website: powderhousehill.org. Information about the 190-acre, multi-use trail network, that includes Bonney Woods, Clifford Woods, Flint Woods, Horn Woods, Village Woods, and Willow Springs, can be found there. Those interested can also share thoughts and questions about the trail system at facebook.com/BonneyWoods. With trail heads just […]
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NAMI Maine plans virtual training, events during January
HALLOWELL — NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education and support for people living with mental illness and their families, has announced a series of virtual trainings and events for January. Emerge From Stigma Speakers Bureau Training will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 12 and 19, online via Zoom. Designed […]
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UMaine Extension 4-H virtual passport club goes global
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new virtual cultural exchange club for youth ages 12 to 18, with a meeting to be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. Additional meetings will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 30, Feb. 13 and 27; and […]
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Community briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 30
Portland diocese website lists New Year’s Mass PORTLAND — Mass listings at Maine parishes for the solemnity, both on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, are now available at portlanddiocese.org/content/solemnity-mary-mother-god. The section also includes live-stream and registration information where applicable. The solemnity honors the Blessed Virgin […]
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North Waterford church summer suppers to be drive-through
WATERFORD — The North Waterford Congregational Church members met through Zoom recently to discuss methods of safety in presenting their summer suppers. The suppers, which have been held every other Tuesday throughout the summer for generations, draw people together to chat over dinner and renew old acquaintances. “The suppers are a community event,” said church […]
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Treat Memorial Library adds new online program in January
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library has added a new online program for January: Cabin Fever Crafts at 4 p.m. every Thursday. Get creative ideas and try something new. Patrons can still travel the world while staying indoors with the Armchair Traveler Game, a trip into the imagination at 1 p.m. every Tuesday. Library staff […]
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West Paris church lists January service speakers
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced its January speakers. The church is observing the safety practices of wearing masks and social distancing. Members are not singing during the hymns, but Tom Coolidge is providing music. The schedule is as follows: Jan. 3: Led by guest speaker, Maryli Tiemann, speaking […]