TEMPLE — Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) will host a Plant Paddle workshop August 8, on Varnum Pond in Temple. The workshop will be held at 102 Pine Point Road in Temple from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Attendees should bring their own water and snacks or a bagged lunch. In this outdoor, on-water class, guests […]
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2024 Chesterville Family Fun Day
CHESTERVILLE — Last year The Chesterville Family Fun Day was all about dedicating the playground. This year it is all about baseball! The theme is “Baseball”. Come join us on Saturday, August 17 with a rain date of August 18. The activities are scheduled from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., both outside and inside. Greg […]
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SeniorsPlus August class schedule
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes in August. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment […]
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Papermaking LIVERMORE FALLS — Come visit Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum on Saturday August 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 22 Church Street in Livermore Falls to celebrate our Papermaking Heritage. Hot dogs,”Marty’s Famous Meatballs”, potato salad, chips, celebration cake and drinks will be served. The event is at no charge but donations […]
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Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal shelter is a no-kill shelter, which means they never euthanize animals due to a lack of space. Several hundred cats, dogs, and small animals come through the shelter’s doors each year. The shelter is committed to saving all healthy and treatable animals. They are a non-profit animal shelter focused on providing temporary […]
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List enhances visibility, support for woman
REGION — The Maine Women’s Business List is a free, publicly searchable database of woman*-owned businesses in Maine, designed to boost their visibility throughout the state. By spotlighting these businesses, the Maine Women’s Business List aims to cultivate a more inclusive and supportive economic environment, making it easier for the community to connect with and […]
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Plein artist workshops with Vermette in Rangeley
The RFA is sponsoring a Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop in August led by acclaimed plein air artist Michael Vermette. The workshop is 2 ½ days of instruction over a four-day period open to adult artists of all ability levels, utilizing sites on The Artists Trail and around the Rangeley area. There is a free introductory class […]
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Saddle up for Oquossoc Day, Saturday, August 17th
Wild Western Maine is the Oquossoc Day theme for 2024 and offers fun for all ages. This all-day event kicks off at 10 a.m. in downtown Oquossoc. It features an Arts, Crafts, and Antiques show, live music, a water ski show by the Maine Attraction Water Ski Team, a supercharged decorated boat parade, kid’s activities, […]
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Snapshots in Time: Landlocked Salmon 1901
This edition shares an article that appeared in the August 2, 1901, copy of the MAINE WOODS newspaper, printed in Phillips, Maine. It shares how ‘The Fish Screen’ at the outlet of Rangeley Lake came to be and a history-changing decision to propagate and stock salmon in greater numbers took place. Landlocked salmon is Maine’s […]
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office July 20- 26, 2024
All persons charged are innocent until proven guilty. 07/20/2024 0800hrs, Deputy Morgan received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle on school street in Weld. 0815hrs, Deputy Brann responded to a report of a possible domestic disturbance in a vehicle in Wyman Twp. involving a Chinese National. Border Patrol was brought into the investigation to help […]