The Sense of Wonder Photo Contest, held by the Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge every year, is scheduled to begin Saturday, July 15 and end at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. Up to three photos can be submitted to friendsofrachelcarsonnwrt.org. Twelve winning images will be selected by a jury for the 2024 Rachel […]
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Explore Merrymeeting Bay Bike Tour set for July 23
The tour will visit farms, art studios and scenery during Bowdoinham’s Open Farm & Studio Day.
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Leeds seeks oldest resident for Boston Post Cane
With the passing of Elizabeth Murphy in June at age 95, the Leeds Historical Society, in conjunction with the Town of Leeds, is trying to determine to whom the Boston Post Cane should now be presented. In order to be considered the town’s oldest citizen, an individual must have resided in and/or been eligible to […]
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Hebron society to host ‘Trouble in Nathan’s Woods’ author July 25
HEBRON — Award-winning author Mary Morton Cowan plans to present a program about her new book, “Trouble in Nathan’s Woods,” on Tuesday, July 25. Hosted by the Hebron Historical Society, the program will follow a short meeting at 7 p.m. at the Hebron Town Office, 351 Paris Road. This historical novel was inspired by Cowan’s […]
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Waterford church plans summer community events
Waterford Congregational Church continues Worship Without Walls services, held monthly in the churchyard meditation garden. The next service in the series will be at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 23, at 15 Plummer Hill Road in the village of Waterford, beside the Wilkins Community House. “Joining in a space where there are no walls that […]
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors 5K Run/Walk set for Lisbon Falls Sept. 9
LISBON FALLS — The seventh annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9. The course is family friendly yet challenging enough for experienced runners. The timed event begins and ends at 14 School St. The start time is 8:30 a.m. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Tedford Shelter’s Warm Thy […]
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5K/10K Race for Survivors set for Lewiston Aug. 5
LEWISTON — Safe Voices plans to hold its annual 5K/10K Race for Survivors on Saturday, Aug. 5. The race will once again be held at Bates College, and runners and walkers will raise money for Safe Voices work as well as awareness about the issues of domestic abuse and sex trafficking in Maine. Participants can […]
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Council plans barrier assessment in Ellis River Watershed
The Androscoggin River Watershed Council plans to conduct a barrier assessment in the Ellis River Watershed this summer and fall, starting in mid to late July. The Ellis River Watershed includes portions of Andover, Rumford and Roxbury. The assessment aims to document conditions at road crossings such as damaged and undersized culverts that block fish […]
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New 4-H teen leadership program seeks to increase civic engagement
Registration is open until July 31.
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Turner center to host annual fundraiser, community gathering July 15
TURNER — The Maine Outdoor Wellness Center plans to celebrate the three-year anniversary of its annual fundraiser and community gathering from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at 69 River Road, Building C. The evening will include live music, lawn games such as horseshoes, badminton and corn hole, raffle prizes, campfires and s’mores, as well as […]