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Land use planners launch outreach initiative for Dallas Plantation residents
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission recently announced a new initiative to foster greater local outreach within one of its busiest service areas. This initiative seeks to enhance engagement and support for the residents of Dallas Plantation and surrounding communities. Starting Tuesday, Aug. 8, LUPC Western Regional team member Jennifer […]
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans Swan Island paddle, archaeology survey
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans to host two events in its 2023 Outside Summer Series. On Monday, Aug. 7, people can join former FOMB Executive Director Warren Whitney in departing from Richmond for an evening paddle around Little Swan Island. On Saturday, Aug. 12, they can join Maine Historic Preservation historical archaeologist Leith Smith in […]
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Canton Lake Days celebration set for Aug. 12
CANTON — The Lake Anasagunticook Association plans to hold its annual Lake Days celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Canton Boat Launch, 7 Staples Hill Road. Additionally, kayak races and “blindfold” canoe races will be held on the Canton Beach beginning at 10 a.m. The general public is invited […]
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Norway Farmers’ Market open Fridays through August
NORWAY — The Alan Day Community Garden’s Friday Farmers’ Markets are open from 5-8 p.m. through August at 26 Whitman St. There is wood-fired pizza available by donation, along with vendors with local fruits and vegetables, other local products for sale, and a children’s tent. For more information, visit alandaycommunitygarden.org and Alan Day Community Garden […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized in-person sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Lewiston-UMA, 51 Westminster St. • Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 9 and 10 a.m. and noon. Lewiston Career Center, 5 Mollison Way • Tuesday, Aug. […]
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Rangeley trust to host Invasive Rusty Crayfish Contest
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust plans to host its first Invasive Rusty Crayfish Contest from Monday-Sunday, Aug. 7-13. Since 2016, the trust has documented the crayfish in the Rangeley Lakes Region. This year, it is acting against these invaders by hosting the event. The entry costs $5 per participant, and teams of up to four are […]
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Land trust to hold clam digging event at Reid State Park
GEORGETOWN — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s clam digging event is set for 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Reid State Park, 375 Seguinland Road. The public can traverse clam flats with Georgetown Shellfish Warden Jon Hentz, and learn to dig softshell clams. No clam digging license is needed to dig a peck […]
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SeniorsPlus to present 2023 Aging Well Living Well Expo in Newry Sept. 29
NEWRY — The 2023 Aging Well Living Well Expo, presented by SeniorsPlus, is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at the Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center at Sunday River, 15 South Ridge Road. Featuring workshops and lectures, the event is a learning opportunity for adults. SeniorsPlus is the designated Area […]