WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday, June 12 the U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting more than 1 million acres in this year’s Conservation Reserve Program General signup. This is one of several signups that USDA’s Farm Service Agency is holding for the program. The results for CRP General signup reflect the continued […]
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Oxford Hills School District to offer meals through Aug. 3
School Administrative District 17 (Oxford Hills) is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children 18 and younger without charge. They will be provided at the following sites: • Agnes Gray Elementary School, 170 Main St., West Paris; • Guy E. Rowe School, 219 Main St., Norway; • Oxford […]
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Making Disciples conference set for Auburn July 7, 8
AUBURN — A Making Disciples conference is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8, at Saint Dominic Academy, 121 Gracelawn Road. The gathering will be hosted by Prince of Peace Parish and TeamRCIA, which has connected thousands of parish and diocesan leaders around the globe to help and support them in their mission. […]
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Lewiston library, ArtVan to offer art programs starting July 10
Library’s summer reading program to run June 26 to Aug. 18.
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Lewiston agency to offer classes, workshops in July
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus plans to offer a multitude of classes and workshops in July. Classes are held at the organization’s locations: 8 Falcon Road in Lewiston; 284 Main St., Suite 210, in Wilton; and 9 Marston St. in Norway. There also will be an online or hybrid option. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are […]
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Rangeley chamber to host art crawl July 1
Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to present the Rangeley Art Crawl from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, July 1, in downtown Rangeley. It is a celebration of regional and seasonal artists and their art in all its forms, and it provides an opportunity to meet the artists behind the creations, according to a news release […]
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Performing arts camp to start in Farmington July 2
FARMINGTON — City Lights North Summer Performing Arts Camp is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday, July 2-16, at 231 Broadway. The free camp is for children 6-18 years old. Registration is between 8 a.m. and noon Saturday, July 1. The final performance is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, July 16, […]
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Find iconic children’s book character Waldo in Farmington during July
Where’s Waldo? In Farmington, of course. The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs plans to visit 20 local businesses throughout the community this July. Find Waldo Local is a free, family friendly summer activity and a way to support local businesses, including 3-D Games, Better Living Center, and Twice Sold […]
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Kennebec Land Trust to launch 35th anniversary trail challenge July 1
The Kennebec Land Trust plans to celebrate its 35th anniversary with a community trail challenge. From Saturday, July 1, to Sunday, Aug. 13, people can explore area trails and properties by hiking, walking, running, biking, swimming or paddling. Local businesses will donate $1 for adults and $5 for children for every mile explored. The donations […]
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Lewiston Public Library announces new hours
The Lewiston Public Library recently announced its new general operating hours that will commence on Thursday, June 29, as well as that its former Summer Saturday Hours will no longer be offered. On Thursday, June 29, the operating hours at the Library, 200 Lisbon St., will be 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m. […]