Auburn Public Library is hosting a free family event to kick off the 2022 Summer Reading Program. Ocean of Possibilities is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 27, at Auburn’s Festival Plaza at 112 Main St. According to a news release from the library, children that want to participate in the summer reading […]
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Free certified nursing assistant training to be offered this summer
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is partnering with Lewiston Adult Education Office to offer free certified nursing assistant training July 14 through Sept. 16. Information and links to register for the program are available at cmconnect.cmcc.edu. Perspective students also need to register and pass entrance assessments […]
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4-H Fridays on the farm to start July 15
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer its on-farm summer learning series for ages 12-18 starting 9 a.m.-noon Friday, July 15, at Rustic Roots Farm, 120 Vipah Lane, Farmington. This is the second year that 4-H Fridays on the Farm has been offered for Maine teens to gain hands-on experience, talk with local […]
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Lewiston YWCA to offer breakfast, lunch on weekdays
LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9 a.m., with lunch from noon to 1 p.m. weekdays at 130 East Ave. For more information, call the YWCA at […]
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Lewiston library to kick off summer reading programs
Lewiston Public Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Programs for July are set to include pirates, magicians, sharks, tall tales and tide pools. There will be a different theme each week, plus events and crafts, and an opportunity to participate in the library’s book prize program. The page will be loaded with the library’s full schedule, and […]
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Garden-to-table workshop set for June 27 in Old Town
A hands-on workshop featuring gardening and culinary skills is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Monday, June 27. It will be held at the UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers demonstration garden, University of Maine Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town. According to a news release from University of Maine Cooperative Extension, this garden-to-table workshop begins at […]
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Norway community garden to hold Light the Garden fundraiser
NORWAY — The annual Light the Garden fundraiser party and silent auction is set for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Alan Day Community Garden, 26 Whitman St. The party will include appetizers, beverages and a selection of silent auction items. It will feature acoustic music by solo guitarist Marc Jalbert. The party is […]
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Bread & Brews celebration set for June 25 in Unity
UNITY — Bread & Brews, a celebration of Maine-grown grain, is scheduled for 3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, 294 Crosby Brook Road. The event will be hosted by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and the Maine Grain Alliance. It will highlight the people and businesses who […]
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Phillips library to hold benefit 5K, author visit
The Readers, Writers, and Runners 5K, a fundraiser for the Phillips Public Library, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25. The race begins and ends at the library, 96 Main St. in Phillips. The fundraiser celebrates the local library and community of book lovers, according to a news release from the library. Registration begins […]
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Lisbon church to return to dine-in baked bean suppers June 25
After serving drive-up baked bean suppers since August 2020, the Lisbon United Methodist Church Evening Circle plans to return to dine-in events with both dine-in and take-out dinners available. The next supper is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the church, 14 School St. in Lisbon Falls. The menu will remain the same […]