The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District is set to offer a workshop on basic and advanced erosion control practices from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Oxford County Cooperative Extension, 9 Olson Road in South Paris. The course, of primary interest to contractors, could also be helpful to municipal […]
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Absentee ballots available at Lewiston City Hall
LEWISTON — Absentee ballots for the Lewiston school budget validation referendum, planned for Tuesday, May 14, are available from the City Clerk’s Office for Lewiston voters. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 4 p.m. Thursday, May 9. Registered voters needing an absentee ballot may order one by calling the clerk’s office at 207-513-3124, […]
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Lewiston/Auburn Community Read chooses ‘Where are You From?’
This year’s book pick for the Fourth Annual Lewiston/Auburn Community Read with the Lewiston and Auburn public libraries is “Where Are You From?” by Yamile Saied Méndez. The initiative is in partnership with the Lewiston and Auburn Public Schools and the city of Lewiston. All ages can visit the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., […]
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SeniorPlus schedules May classes for Lewiston, Norway, Wilton
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus plans to offer classes in May at its Lewiston, Norway and Wilton locations. Classes will be held online, hybrid or in person at 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless otherwise noted. Locations are fully accessible, and hearing assistive equipment […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital’s Health Care Golf Classic set for July 12
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Franklin Memorial Hospital is set to hold its 36th annual Health Care Golf Classic on Friday, July 12, at Sugarloaf Golf Club on at 5071 W Mountain Road. The event aims to raise $30,000 for two local health organizations: The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber […]
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Pine Tree Camp open house set for May 18
ROME — Pine Tree Camp’s week-long summer overnight camp and day programming kicks off in June, bringing Maine children and adults with disabilities to camp for a summer of friendship, barrier-free fun and freedom to explore on North Pond. Parents, caregivers and families are invited to an open house set for 10 a.m. to 4 […]
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Sheep, goat school for new farmers offered May 11
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is partnering with Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Animal Health Team and the Wolfe’s Neck Center to offer a sheep and goat school for new farmers. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the 184 Burnett Road center in Freeport. Topics […]
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Scientist to give Auburn library talk on sturgeon
AUBURN — Scientist Gail Wippelhauser is set to be the featured speaker at at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 6, during a meeting of the Stanton Bird Club at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Her talk about the secret life of sturgeon will focus on the two species of sturgeon found in Maine. […]
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to re-open for season May 1
BOOTHBAY — The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is set to reopen for the season on Wednesday, May 1. The gardens, now in its 16th year, aims to meet the demands of visitation and ever-growing climate concerns through investments in the Horticulture and Plant Science teams, community partnerships, and family-oriented programs. The newly renovated café, found […]
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Leeds Historical Society plans spring walks
The Leeds Historical Society is planning the following spring walks. Rain dates and times for all of the walks are the next day, Sunday at 1 p.m. Comfortable shoes and bug spray are recommended. Peace Up on Monument Hill — 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4 Leeds has a Civil War peace monument erected on the […]