The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce plans to hold its 29th annual Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Mingo Springs Golf Course, 43 Country Club Road in Rangeley. There will be two shotgun starts, 8:30 and 1:30 p.m. The rain date is Thursday, Aug. 18, with two shotgun starts, […]
Events
Auburn-based college to offer free basic life support classes
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College plans to offer free Basic Life Support certification classes. Each course is set for 5-9 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 15 and 22, and is applicable to students entering any of the several healthcare professions, such as EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), nursing, CNA […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in August
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Aug. 15, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9, 10 and 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. • Friday, […]
Bridgton to host Maine Senior Games Table Tennis Tourney Aug. 14
BRIDGTON — The Maine Senior Games Table Tennis Tournament is set to return starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Bridgton Town Hall at 26 North High St. Last year, the Maine Senior Games had its most successful event in history, and organizers hope to have even more participants this year. Those who […]
Reunion of 76th Division USAR-North set for Aug. 21 in Monmouth
A reunion of the 76th Division USAR-North is planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Monmouth Fish and Game Club, 347 U.S. Route 202 in Monmouth. The event will be pot luck. All past iterations/locations of the 76th Division are welcome. For more information, email Ray Ronan at deadmanwalkin2000@gmail.com. […]
Lewiston library to host end-of-summer reading celebration Aug. 13
Lewiston Public Library’s end-of-summer reading celebration is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, on the third floor of the 200 Lisbon St. library in Callahan Hall. The LPL Kids celebration will include games and crafts, giveaways and prizes, mini golf, a frozen sweet treat, and photo opportunities with mermaid tails, pirate […]
Women’s conference set for Aug. 13 in Oxford
OXFORD — The Empowered Women’s Conference, with featured speaker Paula Jeffries from West Virginia, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Hosanna Church at 109 Schoolhouse Road. Jeffries is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. She speaks at women’s conferences as well as being a freelance writer, according […]
Readfield Historical Society event set for Heritage Days
The Readfield Historical Society’s annual Wine & Cheese Social will kick off Readfield Heritage Days, set for 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the society, 759 Main St. in Readfield. Guests can tour the RHS museum and meet others with like interests. Refreshments will be available. Several books and items of a historical nature will […]
Bridgton Hospital golf tournament set for Aug. 31
Bridgton Hospital plans to host its 30th annual golf tournament on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Bridgton Highlands Country Club, 379 Highland Drive in Bridgton. The tournament has raised more than $1 million over the years to support the many services and programs offered by Bridgton Hospital, according to a news release from the hospital. “We […]
Fryeburg Dole 3 Miler set for Aug. 13
The Fryeburg New Church Assembly plans to hold the Dole 3 Miler Saturday, Aug. 13, as a celebration of the life of Fryeburg native George Dole. The race will start at 8 a.m. at the Mountain Division Rail Trail at the Maine State Visitor Center, 97 Main St. in Fryeburg. In 1954, Roger Bannister became […]