After a two-year hiatus, the Maine Fiddlehead Festival is slated for a revival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Beginning in 2012, the local food-centered festival was held annually until the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled plans in 2020 and 2021. In its ninth […]
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Arts organization to hold open auditions in Rangeley
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to produce a live theater event, “Don’t Drink the Water” by Woody Allen, in August. Auditions are scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The performance dates are Aug. 19, 20 and 21. Auditions are open to everyone […]
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Farmington to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Farmington Police Department plans to collect expired or unused prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Meetinghouse Park Gazebo on Main Street, in conjunction with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Along with prescription drugs, residents can also dispose of expired over-the-counter medication, vitamins and pet medications during […]
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Lewiston/Auburn Read plans community read programs
The Lewiston and Auburn public libraries plan to host many programs and challenges for all ages inspired by “Front Desk” by Kelly Yang, for The Lewiston/Auburn Read. Print copies of the book are available for checkout at both libraries, as an ebook or audiobook on the statewide CloudLibrary app for those with library cards, and […]
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Lewiston theater offers camps for creative youths
The Public Theatre, in partnership with Lewiston Parks and Recreation, plans to offer one-week theater camps for children ages 8 to 14 at Lewiston Middle School at 75 Central Ave. Led by professional theater artists, these camps provide aspiring artists with a fun, creative, and engaging environment to explore theater, develop self-confidence and collaborate with […]
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COVID-19 vaccine clinic set for April 27 in Farmington
Healthy Community Coalition plans to host a COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the University of Maine at Farmington, 274 Front Street in Farmington. Individuals ages 18 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome, according to a […]
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Divine Mercy Sunday celebrations scheduled around Maine
Many Maine parishes are planning Divine Mercy Sunday celebrations for Sunday, April 24, including the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, veneration of the Divine Mercy image, the sacrament of reconciliation, and the recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Here is a list […]
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2022 Mooselookmeguntic Landlocked Salmon derby set for June
Sponsors, volunteers and participants can sign up for Rangeley Region Guides’ and Sportmen’s Association event.
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Greene church to host Lifeway Women Simulcast
Lifeway Women of Nashville, Tennessee plans to bring the third annual Lifeway Women Simulcast to women across the world. The simulcast will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Baptist Church of Greene, 102 Main St., Greene. The event features Jen Wilkin, Jackie Hill Perry, Jennifer Rothschild, Kelly Minter, […]
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Farmington hospital creates scholarship for students
FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff has established a scholarship fund for local high school seniors. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student from each of the following schools: Mt. Abram High, Mt. Blue High, Rangeley Lakes Regional and Spruce Mountain High. If a school does not have a scholarship applicant, the […]