FARMINGTON — The “I Read I Care” summer reading program at Farmington Public Library, 117 Academy St., is set to run from Tuesday, June 18, to Friday, Aug. 9. One can sign up any time over the summer in person, or by calling 207-778-4312 or emailing joanne@farmingtonlibrarymaine.org. Children of all ages read and listen to […]
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Help needed for Fly Rod Crosby Trail Clean-Up in Phillips June 22
PHILLIPS — Join the High Peaks Alliance from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, for Trail Stewardship on the Fly Rod Crosby Trail. The HPA’s Recreation Ranger Matt Kusper will lead volunteers to complete a few projects. “Volunteers can meet us at the Cascade Stream Gorge Trailhead, where we’ll hike to the […]
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Lewiston Center to offer series of digital literacy workshops this summer
LEWISTON — The University of Maine at Augusta Lewiston Center, at 51 Westminster St. Suite 162, is set to offer a series of digital literacy workshops this summer. The workshops are free and open to the public. Affordable Internet, Google Accounts and services over the internet are topics to be covered. To learn more and […]
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Ripple Retreat to hold alcohol-free music festival in West Paris June 22
In addition to providing a fun, family-friendly, sober event for the community, proceeds from the festival will go toward the creation of a multipurpose room at Ripple Retreat.
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SeniorsPlus to hold public hearings June 20
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, is set to hold two public hearings on its 2025-28 Area Plan. The plan outlines the organization’s vision to serve the older and disabled adults populations over the next four years. The public is invited to participate. Written comments must […]
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Kennebec Land Trust to host Hopkins Stream paddle June 20
Kennebec Land Trust staff plan to celebrate the summer solstice with a guided paddle up Hopkins Stream to the Ezra Smith Wildlife Conservation Area in Mount Vernon at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20. Participants will meet at the Taylor Pond Public Boat Ramp, paddle approximately two miles upstream and then return. The extensive undeveloped uplands […]
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Wayne church auction online-only bidding to begin July 1
Booklets will be available on June 26 at the front door of the church, or view items online or call 207-620-0360.
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Rangeley Community Chorus seeks new members
RANGELEY – The RFA recently announced that with the help of a grant from the Maine Community Foundation they are regrowing The Rangeley Community Chorus. All are welcome to join from teens to senior citizens and you do not need to live in Rangeley to be a member. All that is required is a love […]
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Norway church seeks vendors for Makers Fair in August
NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church, located at the corner of Main and Paris streets, seeks vendors for its second annual Makers Fair, set from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. This will be an outdoor event, and vendors are expected to bring their own tables, chairs and pop-ups for their space. The […]
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Producers, landowners can sign up for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program. The signup runs through Friday, June 28. Grassland CRP, offered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency, is a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grasslands and provide important […]