ORONO — Applications for the Maine Farmer Wellness Fund are available online and by phone for Maine farmers and farm workers through Tuesday, Sept. 30. The fund is made possible through the Maine Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). Individuals can apply for up to $500 to support their wellness needs. Farmer wellness is […]
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Winthrop talk to cover town’s apple history
WINTHROP — Kerry Wilkins-Demming plans present a “History of Apples in Winthrop: What We Know and What We Don’t Know,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. The talk will take place at at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Wilkins-Demming, who lives in East Winthrop, will talk on the early history of […]
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Auburn library to offer art program for children starting Sept. 7
The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, is set to offer weekly in-person art programs for children 5-14 years old at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 7. Make Art with ArtVan will be held in the Children’s Department at the 200 Lisbon St. library. Children 5-8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. […]
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Otisfield committee to host free community lunch Sept. 7
OTISFIELD — The Social Outreach Committee plans to hold a free community Hawaiian sliders lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the 292 Route 121 community hall. Donations are appreciated. The Social Outreach Committee is an independent, community, town-sanctioned panel that puts on the lunches. Those who can help set up […]
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Livermore Falls library plans events, programs for September
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library, at 56 Main St., plans several events and programs for September. Among those is Fall into Books, every time books are checked out at the library, the reader is entered for a chance to win a book in December. The more books read, the more chances to win. The […]
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Auburn Public Library introduces Bendable Maine
The Auburn Public Library recently introduced Bendable Maine, a learning marketplace, in partnership with the Maine State Library. The program allows residents of all ages and backgrounds to discover and access content on a wide variety of subjects and then acquire new knowledge and skills through online courses as well as local, in-person learning opportunities. […]
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Historic Scribner’s Sawmill Site to open for tours
HARRISON — The Historic Scribner’s Saw Mill and Homestead site is set to open for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at 244 Scribner’s Mill Road. Those who attend can spend the afternoon touring the mill and learn about the “Sash” saw used to cut lumber and how to make a barrel, view […]
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Auburn Adult Education lists September courses
Auburn Adult Education has announced its course offerings for September. Pre-payment and registration are required prior to classes starting. All courses are available to register and pay at auburn.maineadulted.org. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Auburn library to host marine mammal event Aug. 4 by Wiscasset foundation
AUBURN — The Chewonki Foundation is set to present Fins & Flippers at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, in the Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library at 49 Spring St. This presentation will begin with examining the four major groups of marine mammals, their special adaptations for keeping warm, finding food, and breathing air […]
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Auburn church to host guest organist Sept. 4
AUBURN — The Music Committee of the Court Street Baptist Church plans to host guest organist Bradley Hunter Welch at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at 129 Court St. Welch is the organist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and is artist-in-residence at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, Dallas. He is a recitalist, concert soloist and collaborative […]