FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County is partnering with the Maine Resilience Building Network to host a town hall, focusing on youth mattering in Farmington. The event is set for 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St. The Maine Resilience Building Network defines mattering as […]
Events
Art contest seeks Oxford County entries with healthy community theme
The deadline for submissions is Friday, Nov. 25.
Treat Memorial Library announces upcoming programming
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St., recently announced it is going fine free. Fines will no longer be collected; existing charges for overdue materials will be waived, according to a news release from Alana Knapp, Treat Memorial Library assistant director. The fine-free policy will only apply to overdue items. There will still […]
South Paris library to collect hats, mittens for Christmas for Kids
SOUTH PARIS — The Paris Public Library at 37 Market Square is conducting a hat and mitten drive for Christmas for Kids. The library seeks handmade and/or purchased items. A collection box will be available starting Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the library. If yarn is needed, or for more information, call the library at 207-743-6994. […]
Phillips center to host Pumpkins on Parade, pie/bake sale Oct. 30
PHILLIPS — The Pumpkins on Parade event and pie and baked goods sale are scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St. Doors will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All pumpkins must be delivered between 8:30 and 10 a.m. No late entries will […]
Montello Manor to accept trick or treaters on Halloween
LEWISTON — Montello Manor, 540 College St., is scheduled to be open for trick or treating on Halloween from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. People should enter through the dining room’s double glass doors. Check out other upcoming area events!
Riverside Cemetery announces self-guided historical tour
LEWISTON — A self-guided historical tour is available for Riverside Cemetery, 192 Summer St. Founded shortly after Lewiston was incorporated as a city, the cemetery spans more than 40 acres and contains more than 9,000 graves, including those of many of the area’s most historical figures. That includes Civil War generals, mayors, governors, and founders […]
West Paris church changes location of Oct. 30 service
The First Universalist Church of West Paris plans to change the location of its Sunday, Oct. 30, worship service. Originally scheduled to be held at the South Paris Universalist Church as part of church exchanges, the service now will be held at 9 a.m. at the First Universalist Church of West Paris, 208 Main St. […]
Maine farm, ranch network seeks agricultural grant applications
Funding is available for projects that support agricultural well-being.
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home to host Halloween party
RAYMOND — Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home, now involved in the second phase of its fundraising effort to repair, upgrade and sustain the historic house, plans to hold a Halloween party from 7 to 9 p .m. Saturday, Oct. 29, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 40 Hawthorne Road. The free event will feature music, […]