The Mechanic Falls Historical Society plans to hold an open house of its collection of materials from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in the downstairs gym of the municipal building at 108 Lewiston St. in Mechanic Falls. The society recently received a collection of scrapbooks donated by Geneva Meserve which were compiled […]
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Fall farm tour set for Bethel Sept. 15
BETHEL — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with Morning Glory Farm in Bethel, plan to offer an on-farm program from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. This 343 Flat Road program is offered on a sliding scale ($0-$15 per family). People are asked to […]
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MaineHealth conference to address substance use treatment Sept. 28
PORTLAND — MaineHealth plans to bring together medical providers (hospitalists, ambulatory providers, nurses, behavioral health clinicians, etc.), community and public health partners, patients, and families to learn more about the best practice care for people with substance use disorder (SUD) at an annual conference. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 28 at 110 Free […]
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Maine Wienerfest to return to Belfast Sept. 10
BELFAST — Maine Wienerfest, a celebration of dachshunds and their owners, is set for Sunday, Sept. 10. The 18th annual event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at the Steamboat Landing Park, 34 Commercial St.; gates open at 10:30 a.m. Originating as a casual picnic for families with the […]
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Tribute to Our Fallen event set for Lisbon Sept. 9
LISBON — On Saturday, Sept. 9, 911NFT’s fifth annual Tribute to Our Fallen event is set to start at 9 a.m. at the Railroad Diner, 697 Lisbon St. This event is a tribute to remember 9/11 and the firemen and women and first responders who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the 2001 tragedy. It also […]
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Lewiston library, ArtVan to offer programs for children starting Sept. 13
The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, plans to offer art programs in the Children’s Department for children ages 5-14 on the second and fourth Wednesday every month. The programs start at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13 and continue through Dec. 27 at the 200 Lisbon St. library. Children aged 5-8 must be accompanied by […]
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Union library to host Wreaths Across America program Sept. 13
UNION — Fred Thompson, a Wreaths Across America ambassador and his wife Diane from Gardiner, plan to give an overview of the Wreaths Across America program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Vose Library, 392 Common Road. Also helping with the program are Joyce Grotton from Union and Linda Billings from Jefferson, who participated […]
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Auburn church’s new minister to take pulpit Sept. 10
The Rev. Patrick McLaughlin is the First Universalist Church of Auburn’s full-time contract minister for the 2023-24 church year. McLaughlin’s ministry officially started Aug. 28, and he plans to be in the pulpit for the annual Ingathering Water Communion Service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at 169 Pleasant St. McLaughlin comes to Auburn from […]
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Winthrop society to host talk about town’s apple history Sept. 14
The evening event will begin with an apple pie bake off starting at 5 p.m.
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Waterford road race, walk, fun run set for Oct. 8
The Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race, Fitness Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 8, on the Waterford Common at 683 Waterford Road. The event benefits the Tony Waldeier Scholarship Fund. The Fun Run starts at 11:30 a.m. and the 5K at noon followed by the Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by […]