EAST WINTHROP — Kennebec Land Trust and Michaeline Mulvey, president of the Maine Mycological Association, plan to host a mushroom walk at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. People can look for and learn about mushrooms at the Weston Woods Preserve. Mulvey will talk about habitat requirements, collection techniques, identification methods, book and website resources, cooking […]
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Winthrop center seeks space reservations for Oct. 15 lawn sale
Winthrop History and Heritage Center is taking space reservations for its lawn sale. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the 107 Main St. center in Winthrop. To reserve a space, call Natalie Weise at 207-395-5450. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Tanglewood to celebrate 40th year with public festival Oct. 8
LINCOLNVILLE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center plans to host a public festival and dinner to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8, at 1 Tanglewood Road in Lincolnville. Events will be held throughout the day, beginning at 8 a.m. Activities include a fun […]
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UMaine Farmington to celebrate Constitution Day Oct. 5
FARMINGTON — The U.S. Constitution, a landmark document of the Western world, will again be celebrated on the University of Maine at Farmington campus with the 16th annual Constitution Day presentation on the U.S. Supreme Court. This preview and review by James Melcher, UMF professor of political science, is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. […]
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Health network to offer range of free workshops during October
The Healthy Living for ME network plans to host free workshops scheduled to start up across the state in October. Topics addressed by the workshops include managing chronic conditions and chronic pain, improving fitness and balance, and managing diabetes. Healthy Living for ME welcomes referrals from healthcare providers. The network’s evidence-based programming can help patients […]
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Norway church to host luncheon for program volunteers Oct. 12
NORWAY — In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Community Lunch, all past and present program volunteers are invited to a potluck luncheon set for noon Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main St. Community Lunch is a program of the Oxford Hills Area Association of Churches. “The OHAAC Board […]
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Wilderness canoeing slide show to be shown in Chesterville Oct. 2
CHESTERVILLE — A slide show, “Wilderness Canoeing When You’re Almost Too Old To,” is scheduled to be presented by Paul and Cynthia Stancioff at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House, 3 Borough Road. Now in their 60s, the couple have undertaken canoeing/fishing trips in the contiguous wilderness preserves of […]
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West Paris church announces October service schedule
First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced its October worship services. Worship services are scheduled for 9 a.m. every Sunday at 208 Main St., West Paris, with music by Tom Coolidge, followed with coffee hour, according to a news release from Suzanne Dunham, church member. Oct. 2, “Twilight and Evening Star,” is led by […]
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Mobile Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down events planned around Maine
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plan to co-host the third annual Mobile Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down during October. The first priority of the Stand Downs is to provide veterans with connections to housing and working with partner organizations. The event will also offer access to new winter clothes […]
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Community partners seek recovery needs input, plans events
A group of community partners aim to open recovery centers in Jay and Farmington that would provide a safe and inclusive center for those in recovery who want connections to resources, peer groups and a safe place to meet others in Franklin County. Unlike a treatment center, recovery centers are non-clinical centers powered by local […]