Red picnic, bands at balloon fest AUBURN — Festival Plaza will house a “trifecta” of events on Friday, Aug. 18, to kick off the Great Falls Balloon Festival weekend. The Art Walk, which is presented by L/A Arts, will occur in the downtown area from 5 to 8 p.m. and will showcase a children’s book […]
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‘Essentials of College Planning’ classes RUMFORD — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host free workshops, Essentials of College Planning, for adults 19 and older at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the University College Rumford/Mexico, 60 Lowell St. FMI, register: 1-800-281-3703, meoc.maine.edu. Mental health support group FARMINGTON — NAMI Family Support Group will meet from 6:30 to […]
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Class gatherings
LEWISTON — The Edward Little High School Class of 1972 celebrated the 45th reunion during the weekend of July 28 to 30. The Ramada Hotel and Conference Center hosted 160 attendees. The weekend kicked off with Friday morning breakfast at Happy Days Diner in New Auburn. Although not a reunion event, out-of-town classmates took the opportunity to […]
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Cooperative Extension seeks input ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is asking for the public’s help in determining what types of horticultural education programs best help meet the needs of home gardeners in the state. The survey will aid UMaine Extension in planning its programs for home gardeners in the coming year. Feedback is […]
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Community meals
OTISFIELD — A community cook out with chicken and hamburgers will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Otisfield Community Hall, 292 Route 121. Those who need a ride to the cook out may contact 207627-4374; those who can bring a dish, 207-539-4027; and those who can help, 207-539-4368. Cost: By donation. […]
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Spiritualist leading Transmutation workshop SABATTUS — Spiritualist Lorraine Radice will offer a workshop on Transmutation on Sunday, Aug. 20, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Spiritualist Church of Eternal Life, 352 Crowley Road. Participants should be prepared to do some energy work. Once they have learned Transmutation and put it into practice, everyday experiences […]
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Donations sought for teens LEWISTON — Northeast Technical Institute is collecting donations for Lewiston High School’s Store Next Door project. The Store Next Door is funded through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, which provides educational supports to students and families while their housing is unstable and unpredictable. Lewiston’s public school McKinney-Vento liaisons work […]
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Phillips Old Home Days Aug. 12-20 PHILLIPS — Phillips Old Home Days will run from Saturday, Aug. 12, to Sunday, Aug. 20, Presented by the Phillips Chamber of Commerce, the theme will be “My Favorite Fairy Tale.” The Chamber is looking for volunteers and contributors. Those interested may contact 207-639-4684. Some of this year’s events include […]
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Dance Band performing in August BUCKFIELD — The Jones Dance Band will play at the Masonic Hall on Saturdays, Aug. 12, 19 and 26, from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $5. Androscoggin River History talk GREENE — Greene Historical Society will explore the history of the Androscoggin River in “Life Along the Androscoggin River: Then […]
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EAST DIXFIELD — Mystic Valley Grange will have an indoor yard and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, on Route 2. Lunch will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. — WEST PARIS — The West Paris Historical Society inside hall sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. FMI: 207-743-6733, 207-890-5552. […]