An interactive introduction to the drums of West Africa with Namory Keita, a master drummer from Sangbarala, Guinea, West Africa, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The event will be held at the West Paris Public Library at 226 Main St. in West Paris. Keita is a cultural ambassador wishing to share his […]
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Augusta bureau plans Veterans and Family Outdoor Expo for Sept. 24
As part of the Governor’s Challenge Team, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, the Veterans Benefits Administration, VA Maine Healthcare System, and other partner organizations and state agencies plan to co-hosting a Veterans and Family Outdoor Expo. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Cabela’s parking lot […]
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Farmington-based coalition plans September mobile outreach services
Healthy Community Coalition’s mobile health unit is offering free education and health screenings (HS), harm reduction (HR) services, COVID-19 vaccines (CV) for adults, and many other resources in Greater Franklin County communities in the coming weeks. Individualized health coaching and connections to services are also offered, according to a news release from Franklin Memorial Hospital […]
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Camden program to cover detection dogs’ role in wildlife research, conservation
The Center for Wildlife Studies “Wild Maine” series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, is scheduled to continue at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, with a look at how detection dogs are being trained to assist with wildlife research and conservation efforts. The program will be offered in a hybrid format […]
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Southern Maine Air Force squadron plans gathering
LEWISTON — Southern Maine Squadron SAFB plans to get together at noon Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Governor’s Restaurant, 1185 Lisbon St. The squadron was formed by a group of veterans that went to Sampson Air Force Base for basic training before going on to a tech school. Sampson was a naval training station from […]
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Lewiston-Auburn senior college program to focus on Portugal
Senior College in the Community is again being offered through its partner, Auburn Public Library. The first program, covering Portugal, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. in Auburn. The program will be presented by Lucy Bisson and Judy Hierstein, who recently visited Portugal. Both have […]
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UMaine Extension program opens Maine farmer wellness fund applications
ORONO — Applications for the Maine Farmer Wellness Fund are available online and by phone for Maine farmers and farm workers through Tuesday, Sept. 30. The fund is made possible through the Maine Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). Individuals can apply for up to $500 to support their wellness needs. Farmer wellness is […]
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Winthrop talk to cover town’s apple history
WINTHROP — Kerry Wilkins-Demming plans present a “History of Apples in Winthrop: What We Know and What We Don’t Know,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. The talk will take place at at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Wilkins-Demming, who lives in East Winthrop, will talk on the early history of […]
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Auburn library to offer art program for children starting Sept. 7
The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, is set to offer weekly in-person art programs for children 5-14 years old at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 7. Make Art with ArtVan will be held in the Children’s Department at the 200 Lisbon St. library. Children 5-8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. […]
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Otisfield committee to host free community lunch Sept. 7
OTISFIELD — The Social Outreach Committee plans to hold a free community Hawaiian sliders lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the 292 Route 121 community hall. Donations are appreciated. The Social Outreach Committee is an independent, community, town-sanctioned panel that puts on the lunches. Those who can help set up […]