Bishop Robert Deeley plans to celebrate a Memorial Day Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at St. Peter’s Cemetery, 217 Switzerland Road in Lewiston. All are invited to this Mass. The origins of Memorial Day date back to the Civil War when many cities and towns would set aside a day to remember those […]
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Pine Grove Programs offers openings for free summer events, Aug. 5 Patriot Ride canceled
Events for vets, active military law enforcement and first responders.
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Document shredding planned at Dresden Town Office
DRESDEN — Local residents and businesses can attend a Shredding on Site event, set for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, in the parking lot at the Dresden Town Office, 534 Gardiner Road. There is no set charge for this service, but donations will help maintain the historic Pownalborough Court House. Volunteers will provide assistance. Bags, […]
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Poland society to open museum, chapel May 27
The Poland Spring Preservation Society plans to open the Maine State Building Museum and the All Souls Chapel for the 47th season with an open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at 37 Preservation Way. With free admission to the museums, visitors can see new exhibits, including a recently donated circa […]
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Ag department seeks members for Urban Agriculture committee
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. Nominations will be open to public until Saturday, July 15. The 12-member committee, which first convened in March 2022, is part of USDA’s efforts to increase support for urban agriculture and innovative production. Members […]
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Cancelled: Lewiston legislative delegation to offer public office hours May 27
Members of Lewiston’s delegation to the Maine Legislature plan to hold constituent office hours from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 27, in the Couture Room at Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. The members include Sen. Peggy Rotundo and Reps. Kristen Cloutier, Margaret Craven, Mana Abdi and Michael Lajoie. They will provide local residents […]
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Summertime outdoor services to return at Waterford church
Waterford Congregational Church UCC plans to return to monthly garden services for the 2023 season. These four Sunday services will take place May 28, June 25, July 23, and Aug. 20 in the churchyard meditation garden at 15 Plummer Hill, Waterford Flat, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The first garden service of the season falls on […]
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Extension’s annual master gardener plant sale set for Falmouth May 27
The 28th annual University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 27. The event will be held at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm at 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, in Falmouth. UMaine Extension master gardener volunteers will assist in selecting plants that best meet […]
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Ag department offers livestock disaster program flexibilities
Program application deadlines have been extended to June 2.
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Farmington community garden accepting plot applications
The application deadline is Wednesday, May 31.