Bridgton Historical Society plans to present a program at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, by Enock Glidden of Bethel, author of “Go Beyond the Fence,” at Narramissic Farm on 46 Narramissic Road in Bridgton. As a child born with Spina Bifida growing up in Patten, a small town in northern Maine, Glidden had to learn […]
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Injury prevention, wellness workshops set for Unity, Norway
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer two free, in-person workshops in August for farmers, farm workers, fishermen and foresters with a focus on body mechanics, injury prevention, movement, health and wellness. The Safe Labor — Movement workshops are set for 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, […]
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Farmington club to host garden tour Aug. 16
The Mt. Blue Garden Club plans to hold the last of its local summer garden tours at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Beth Myers’ property at 135 Marwick Road in Farmington. Myers also will share information about the recently added square foot garden beds. Enchanted walking paths, vegetable rows, overflowing herb gardens, and raised […]
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Waterford-area ATV club to hold autism benefit ride Aug. 13
Pulpit Rock Trail Blazah’s ATV Club plans to hold its 11th annual Allies for Autism benefit ride on Saturday, Aug. 13. The event begins with registration from 8 to 10 a.m. at the club’s Park & Ride event location, which the club calls Pumpkin Patch Park — by GPS it is 927 Valley Road in […]
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Rangeley chamber sets golf classic for Aug. 17
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce plans to hold its 29th annual Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Mingo Springs Golf Course, 43 Country Club Road in Rangeley. There will be two shotgun starts, 8:30 and 1:30 p.m. The rain date is Thursday, Aug. 18, with two shotgun starts, […]
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Auburn-based college to offer free basic life support classes
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College plans to offer free Basic Life Support certification classes. Each course is set for 5-9 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 15 and 22, and is applicable to students entering any of the several healthcare professions, such as EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), nursing, CNA […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in August
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Aug. 15, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9, 10 and 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. • Friday, […]
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Bridgton to host Maine Senior Games Table Tennis Tourney Aug. 14
BRIDGTON — The Maine Senior Games Table Tennis Tournament is set to return starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Bridgton Town Hall at 26 North High St. Last year, the Maine Senior Games had its most successful event in history, and organizers hope to have even more participants this year. Those who […]
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Reunion of 76th Division USAR-North set for Aug. 21 in Monmouth
A reunion of the 76th Division USAR-North is planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Monmouth Fish and Game Club, 347 U.S. Route 202 in Monmouth. The event will be pot luck. All past iterations/locations of the 76th Division are welcome. For more information, email Ray Ronan at [email protected]. […]
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Lewiston library to host end-of-summer reading celebration Aug. 13
Lewiston Public Library’s end-of-summer reading celebration is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, on the third floor of the 200 Lisbon St. library in Callahan Hall. The LPL Kids celebration will include games and crafts, giveaways and prizes, mini golf, a frozen sweet treat, and photo opportunities with mermaid tails, pirate […]