The Hamlin Memorial Library & Museum is accepting vendor applications for its 43rd annual Founder’s Day event, planned for Saturday, July 16, in South Paris. Spaces 15 feet by 15 feet are available to rent for $40 if reserved more than one month prior to the event. The fee increases to $50 for spaces reserved […]
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Rumford library group seeks donations for annual sale
Friends of the Rumford Public Library is accepting donations of books and media for its annual sale, scheduled for Friday, June 17, in the public room of the 56 Rumford Ave. library. Donations can include hardcover and paperback books, DVDs, Blu-Ray videos, and audiobooks for children and adults. Donations should be in gently used condition, […]
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Bath-based trust to host storybook trails
BATH — This spring and summer, Kennebec Estuary Land Trust plans to offer storybook trails across the region. With the help of volunteers, members have designed storyboards that will serve as temporary exhibits at a number of its preserves. Nature-themed stories and outdoor activities are available for children 6 and younger. With a chaperoning adult, […]
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Lewiston seeks volunteers for deceased veterans project
The city of Lewiston seeks volunteers to place almost 7,500 flags on Saturday, May 21, at the individual veterans gravestones within the cemeteries around the city. People who belong to any groups (such as churches, community services and businesses) are asked to spread the word. In 2001, the state passed a law that requires municipalities […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions May 31
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 is scheduled for 9 and 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31. The center is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program helps qualified […]
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Free website development workshop set for May 24
New Ventures Maine is set to offer an online, tuition-free website development class, Grow Your Business Online — Promote My Site, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. The class will cover three main topics: • Getting found through SEO: Familiarize and utilize search engine optimization (SEO); • Grow with email marketing: Use email […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June
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: • Monday, June 13, at 10 and 11 a.m. • Tuesday, June 14, at 9 and 10 a.m., and 7 p.m. • Wednesday, June […]
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West Paris church receives fundraiser match for restoration project
WEST PARIS – Judith Clements Packer has offered to match individual donations, up to $8,000, to help with raising funds for the First Universalist Church of West Paris Stained-Glass Restoration Project. The donation match time period runs through Sept. 1, according to a news release from the church. Packer, a sister of the late Nicholas […]
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Music association to hold awards show May 22
Pine Tree State Country Music Association plans to hold an awards show at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Skip’s lounge at 288 Narragansett Trail in Buxton. The event will include entertainment, dancing, food, cash bar and presentation of several awards, according to a news release from the association. Entertainment will be provided by Gary […]
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Lewiston/Auburn Veterans Council to hold Memorial Day parade
The Lewiston/Auburn Veterans Council is scheduled to hold its Memorial Day parade at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 28, starting at Simones’ Hot Dog Stand at 99 Chestnut St., Lewiston. Vehicles, motorcycles and walkers are all welcome. The program will follow at Veterans Memorial Park, located at the corner of Main and Lincoln streets. The council […]