NAPLES — Wakeboard Demo Day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Long Lake Marina, 933 Roosevelt Trail. Registration is required for this free event, and all participants can try wakeboarding with local wake instructor Cole Fournier of H207 Wake Academy. No experience necessary, and all gear is provided. Space […]
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Auburn library to host talk about city’s Taylor Pond
AUBURN — Naturalist Dana Little plans to talk about the natural history of Taylor Pond — including its geological origins, Native American history, colonial history, ecology, wildlife diversity, water quality and recreation — from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 29. His talk will be held in the Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library, […]
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Winthrop-based land trust to offer medicinal plant workshop June 28
As a part of Kennebec Land Trust’s 2022 Lyceum, Maine Medicinal Plants: Cultural Uses, Ecology and Botany, the trust plans to offer three field workshops throughout the summer and fall. Eric Doucette, associate professor of biology at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and past president of the Maine Josselyn Botanical Society, will lead a field-based […]
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Wilton church to offer Vacation Bible School in July
WILTON — Children of all ages can attend daily Vacation Bible School from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 11-15, at the Calvary Hill Baptist Church at 195 U.S. Route 2E. “One Way” is the theme, according to a news release from the church. There will be a Bible lesson, songs, games, crafts […]
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Poland committee elects new officers, sets next meeting date
The Poland Republican Town Committee held a reorganization meeting June 9, at the Ricker Memorial Library. Elected were Chair Bradley Plante, Vice Chair Randy Lautz, Secretary Carolyn Plante and Treasurer Arthur Berry. The committee will be preparing to support candidates for the November election. The next committee meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July […]
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Augusta museum announces new summer exhibits
The First Amendment Museum in Augusta plans to offer two new rotating summer exhibitions focused on women activists in Maine and the impact of “news deserts” on local communities. These rotating exhibitions, combined with free guided tours on the First Amendment, are available to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday […]
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Auburn library to kick off summer reading program June 27
Auburn Public Library is hosting a free family event to kick off the 2022 Summer Reading Program. Ocean of Possibilities is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 27, at Auburn’s Festival Plaza at 112 Main St. According to a news release from the library, children that want to participate in the summer reading […]
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Free certified nursing assistant training to be offered this summer
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is partnering with Lewiston Adult Education Office to offer free certified nursing assistant training July 14 through Sept. 16. Information and links to register for the program are available at cmconnect.cmcc.edu. Perspective students also need to register and pass entrance assessments […]
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4-H Fridays on the farm to start July 15
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer its on-farm summer learning series for ages 12-18 starting 9 a.m.-noon Friday, July 15, at Rustic Roots Farm, 120 Vipah Lane, Farmington. This is the second year that 4-H Fridays on the Farm has been offered for Maine teens to gain hands-on experience, talk with local […]
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Lewiston YWCA to offer breakfast, lunch on weekdays
LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9 a.m., with lunch from noon to 1 p.m. weekdays at 130 East Ave. For more information, call the YWCA at […]