Through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency will cover up to 75% of organic certification costs at a maximum of $750 per certification category. FSA is accepting applications, and organic producers and handlers should apply for OCCSP by the Oct. 31 deadline for eligible expenses incurred from […]
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Apple Blossom Benefit Brunch set for Hazel Hill Orchards May 25
TURNER — Hazel Hill Orchard’s sixth annual Apple Blossom Fundraising Brunch is set for Saturday, May 25, at 59 South Livermore Road. People can choose from two seatings: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds from the brunch go to the Tiger Takeout Food Pantry at Tripp Middle School. Brunch includes Hazel Hill’s […]
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Naples club offers Memorial Day free cruise for veterans, active duty military
The Naples Lions Club invites veterans and active duty military, and their families, to a free Memorial Day cruise on the Songo River Queen II, set for 4 p.m. Monday, May 27; rain or shine. People are asked to bring an ID or documentation to show active or prior military involvement. Boarding on Long Lake […]
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Spruce Mountain Summer Rec program to begin June 24
Spruce Mountain Summer Rec is taking registration signups for its 2024 summer recreation program, which runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 24 to Aug. 2. Fridays are half days from 9 a.m. to noon. Rec will be held at the current Spruce Mountain Middle School, 23 Community Drive in Jay. […]
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Wayne plans Memorial Day observance May 27
Wayne’s Memorial Day observance is set for 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, in case of rain, the program will be at the Ladd Center at 11 a.m. The Memorial Day committee invites all veterans to join the parade; they may ride or march. Those who plan to drive a vintage car in the parade should […]
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Auburn talk to cover universal healing precepts found in Bible
AUBURN — Nicole Virgil, practitioner of Christian Science healing and public speaker, is set to present her talk, “Be Set Free” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza. The talk will focus on universal healing precepts found in the Bible, especially in Christ Jesus’ life and […]
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Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine to hold celebration June 2
Sunday, June 2, marks the 37th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, when thousands of people in hundreds of communities across the globe hold celebrations to honor cancer survivors and to raise awareness of the challenges of cancer survivorship. It is an opportunity for all people living with a history of cancer — including America’s more […]
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Casco church to host Open Air Fair/Flea Market
The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ is set to host its annual Open Air Fair/Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at 941 Meadow Road in Casco. This year’s event will feature vendors, a flea market, food both, coffee and donuts, auction board, raffle calendar, and flower sale. Tables […]
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Androscoggin Historical Society to hold Civil War Discussion Group
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Historical Society’s Civil War Discussion Group is set to begin its second year Thursday, May 23. This is an opportunity for descendants in Androscoggin County to share stories of their relatives during that 1861-65 national crisis. Discussions, free and open to all, will take place at 6 p.m. with monthly events set […]
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Harrison church chicken pies orders must be placed early May 18
HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church is selling its chicken pies and gravy on the third Saturday of each month until further notice. This month’s sale is set for Saturday, May 18. Orders for pies will be taken only on the morning of the sale by calling the church between 9-11 a.m. at […]