The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife seeks citizens’ help with bird sightings. Any bird observed in Maine through Wednesday, March 15, will help the department complete the five-year Maine Bird Atlas project. According to a news release from the Augusta-based department, 191 birds call Maine home in the winter. Those who see a […]
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Union Fair trustees seek entries for 2023 poster
The Trustees of the Union Fair are looking for artists to submit artwork for the 2023 fair poster. The deadline for entries is Friday, Feb. 10. The winning poster will be used in posters, schedule brochures and digital media. The winner also will get a $750 cash prize. Full contest rules and an entry form […]
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Farmington Grange to host Wednesday Workers and Warm Up Dec. 21
The Farmington Grange plans to offer a WWW — Wednesday Workers and Warm Up event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday at the Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St., weather permitting. The next session is set for Dec. 21. Grange members will bring projects to work on, such as sewing, knitting and rug […]
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United Way accepting nominations for community impact awards
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area seeks nominations for the annual Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award. This award recognizes an individual or couple that goes above and beyond to significantly impact Greater Franklin County through their volunteer efforts. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 3, and voted on by the United Way Board […]
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Livermore Legion to host free Christmas lunch Dec. 25
LIVERMORE FALLS — American Legion Post 10 plans to host a free Christmas lunch for any Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls and Fayette residents. The lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, at the 17 Reynolds Ave. post hall. For more information, call Renda Guild at 207-931-7338. Check out […]
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Minot society to hold Christmas/New Year service Jan. 1
The Minot Historical Society has scheduled the annual Christmas/New Year service for 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, at The Center Minot Church, 512 Center Minot Hill Road in Minot. Pastor Frances Lodge will preside. Organist Connie Benwitz will accompany Darlene Morrill and Christine McLaughlin in a duet of holiday music. The Center Minot Church was […]
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Auburn college to offer free boiler operator, refrigerant certificate trainings
The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College plans to offer free High Pressure Boiler Operator and EPA 608 Refrigerant Certificate trainings. The first cohort is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 24-April 7, at ND Paper, 35 Hartford St. in Rumford. Registration is required, and 10 open seats are available. […]
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Jay to participate in Sand for Seniors program
The town of Jay’s police and public works departments plan to participate in a collaborative program, Sand for Seniors. Employees of the two departments will deliver a bucket of sand/salt to community members to use on their icy walkways or driveways. Because of insurance restrictions, they cannot spread the sand/salt. Landlords should be supplying tenants […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Jan. 23, 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Jan. 25, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, Jan. 26, 9 and 10 a.m. • Friday, […]
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Jay VFW to decorate Livermore Falls cemetery with Christmas wreaths
Members of the Jay Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335 plan to decorate a Livermore Falls cemetery with Christmas wreaths supplied by Wreaths Across America. A brief ceremony honoring veterans, followed by laying of wreaths on veterans’ headstones, will be held Saturday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m, at Holy Cross Cemetery, located at the corner […]