LEWISTON — Barks n’ Brews, part of an International Dog & Cat Day Celebration, is set for 11:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave. The event will feature face painting, live music by Jody Boys, a variety of activities and […]
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passivhausMAINE rounds out its 2024 training calendar
These training events are the result of a collaboration between passivhausMAINE and the Governor’s Energy Office, aimed at equipping Maine builders with the expertise needed to reduce the carbon footprint of both new and existing construction.
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Candlelight and Music at Garden Illuminated at McLaughlin Garden’ and Homestead
SOUTH PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead welcomes all to Garden Illuminated, a signature fundraising event and magical late summer evening celebration set for 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at 97 Main St. Outside, guests can enjoy the peace and serenity of the McLaughlin Garden’s grounds as hundreds of candles illuminate garden pathways. Inside […]
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Mineral association plans tailgate sale in Poland Sept. 14
POLAND — The New England Mineral Association’s annual Mineral Tailgate Sale is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Northeast Haven Quarry, 34 Levine Road. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 15. Entry and onsite parking at the tailgate are free. New activities have been added for the association’s annual sale. […]
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Greater Franklin seeks input on coworking spaces
To gauge demand, the organization is trying to direct people to a simple survey/interest form on its website at greaterfranklin.org.
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Mt. Blue club’s garden tour set for Farmington Aug. 20
FARMINGTON — Mary Batt plans to host the Mt. Blue Area Garden Club garden tour at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at her home at 106 Heritage Circle in Granite Heights. Her 1.5-acre property is surrounded by heavy pine forest on ledge schist. Here, she has developed unique gardens as a result of experimentation and […]
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to hold season auditions
TOPSHAM — The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra seeks experienced classical musicians to audition for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Auditions are set for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Orion Performing Arts Center, 50 Republic Ave. Musicians interested auditioning should prepare two contrasting solos to demonstrate agility, tone quality and phrasing. Wind and brass players should […]
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Lewiston seeks to fill boards, committees
LEWISTON — The city seeks resident volunteers to serve as members of its various boards and committees. The following have openings: Board of Appeals full member, Androscoggin County Budget Committee — District 2, Planning Board associate member, and Lewiston Senior Advisory Council representatives from Wards 1, 2, 4, 5, and citywide. Applications can be submitted […]
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Boothbay foundation seeks submissions for exhibition
Works will be juried by Bob Keyes, former Arts and Culture writer for the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram, and now editorial director at Colby College in Waterville.
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Evening of personal storytelling set for Rangeley Aug. 17
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to host an evening of personal storytelling at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The Kitchen Table event is directed by Timmy Straub. “We spin narratives to remember our dreams. We then sell them to the waking world […]