AUBURN — Edible Plants: From Garden to Table program is set for 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, in the Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library at 49 Spring St. The program also will be offered via Zoom. Presenter Jeri Maurer of Leeds, an avid gardener for more than 50 years, can often be found […]
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Learn to dig softshell clams Aug. 12 at Reid State Park
GEORGETOWN — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s most popular summertime event is coming up from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, Aug. 12, at Reid State Park. Traverse clam flats with Georgetown’s Shellfish Warden Jon Hentz and learn to dig softshell clams. This quintessential Maine activity is great for families, children and adults. No clam […]
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Rangeley arts group to hold plein air oil painting workshop
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is sponsoring a plein air oil painting workshop led by artist Michael Vermette. The workshop, set to run from Monday to Friday, Aug. 12-16, is open to adult artists of all ability levels. There is a free introductory class on the approaches and materials used in plein air painting offered […]
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Mushrooming author, teacher to give talk in Auburn Aug. 12
If planning to attend via Zoom, register at auburnpubliclibrary.org.
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National plant diagnostic conference set for Portland Sept. 9-13
To receive the regular rate, register by Aug. 16; the last day to register is Aug. 30.
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Meals on Wheels program seeks to serve more people
Meals on Wheels at SeniorsPlus has the capacity to serve more individuals in its tri-county service area.
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Shakers to celebrate 250th anniversary with fireworks Aug. 6
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Sabbathday Lake Shakers plan to celebrate the 250th anniversary of he first Shakers arrived in America, pioneering racial and gender equality and launching a legacy of inventions like the circular saw blade, flat broom, paper seed envelope and more. The Shakers’ Arrival Day will be celebrated Tuesday, Aug. 6, a commemorative […]
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Foundation announces 2024 Cohort of John T. Gorman Fellows
Through a yearlong program of leadership development, coaching and peer support, the Fellowship is designed to strengthen the ability of leaders to impact systems change at a policy and practice level.
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Foundation seeks applications for its $50K composer award
The application opens on Thursday, Aug. 1, and closes on Oct. 1.
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Auburn Public Library to launch of Shelf Life magazine
The Auburn Public Library has announced the launch of its new monthly magazine Shelf Life, set to debut in early August. This publication aims to engage, inform and inspire the community by showcasing the diverse resources, services and events offered by the library. Shelf Life Magazine will feature: Exclusive interviews: Get to know the librarians, […]