AUGUSTA – The Maine Maple Producers Association is set to host the fifth annual Maine Maple Fall Fest on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13. The event includes more than 25 sugarhouses statewide. Some will offer sugarbush tours and presentations on how maple syrup is made, and there is always a wide variety of […]
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Blessing of the Animals to take place across Maine in October
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of all of God’s creatures, churches and other locations throughout the Diocese of Portland are set to hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services in October. People can bring their pets to have them blessed and gently sprinkled with holy […]
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Waterford set to host fall foliage road race, walk, run Oct. 13
Funds raised benefit the Tony Waldeier Scholarship Fund.
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University of Maine at Farmington to present forum on mental health Oct. 9
This panel discussion will explore challenges and resources related to supporting an individual’s mental health needs at home, in school and in the community.
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Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club Oct. 10 meeting to feature guest speaker
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is set to host a talk by Lee Eastman, general manager of Everlast Roofing, at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Bridgton Alliance Church, 368 Harrison Road. Founded over 20 years ago, Everlast Roofing was built by Eastman and his team. At the Rotary meeting, he will […]
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Leeds Historical Society plans autumn walks
LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society plans to hold the following autumn walks. Indian Carry and much more will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Attendees can explore the Indian Carry across the delta of the Dead River into the Androscoggin Lake. Remnants of White & Son’s sawmill and the old railroad road trestle […]
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Norway community garden to celebrate harvest Oct. 5
The party will include an open music jam, a fire pit, yard games and children’s activities.
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Lewiston vaccination clinics to be offered in October
Launched in 2023 and powered by USAging grant funding, AgeWise Maine offers vaccine clinics in communities across Maine with the goal of ensuring that thousands of residents get immunized to stay healthy and focused on doing the things they love.
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Fort Western to host archaeological bus tour Oct. 19
Registration closes Friday, Oct. 11, at 4 p.m.
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Conversations allow participants to design future of Merrymeeting Trail
BOWDOINHAM — This fall, people can take part in designing the future Merrymeeting Trail. During October, there are set to be a series of four community conversation meetings focused on the trail that will be held in the towns along the trail route: Bowdoinham, Richmond, Gardiner, and Topsham. All are invited to attend. The meeting […]