AUGUSTA — After a long period of closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic and a significant facility relocation, the Maine State Library reopened its doors to the public July 12 at 242 State St. The library’s permanent location at the Cultural Building on the State Capitol Complex was closed to the public in May 2020 […]
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Waterville’s weekly Mass in Spanish moves to new site
WATERVILLE — Starting Saturday, July 17, the weekly Mass in Spanish is set to be celebrated at 4 p.m. at the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 101 Silver St. It had been held at Notre Dame Church. Masses in Spanish are celebrated in seven different communities: • Brewer: St. Teresa Church, 425 S. Main St., […]
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Livermore’s living history center open for summer season
LIVERMORE — Experience life in 19th-century Maine and learn about Livermore’s celebrated Washburn family at the Norlands Living History Center at 290 Norlands Road. In July and August, Norlands is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Those who stop in can tour the 1867 Washburn family mansion and farmer’s cottage […]
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Rumford library to hold benefit book sale
RUMFORD — As part of Town of Rumford and EnvisionRumford’s Crazy Days, the Friends of the Rumford Public Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the library, 56 Rumford Ave. The cost of the books will be by donation. Book donations to be contributed to sales […]
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Rangeley museum to host Logging Festival Days, parade
RANGELEY — The Maine Forestry Museum is to hold its 40th annual Logging Festival Days on Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17. The festival is located at the fairgrounds at 221 Stratton Road. Artists, crafters and vendors are planned to be onsite from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Beans will be buried around […]
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Rangeley nonprofit to host street dance
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has planned its annual street dance, featuring Elmore Twist, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, on Pond Street. The event is co-sponsored by Ecopelagicon and the Dead River Company. The street dance is an open-air rock concert for the whole family. The event is free to the […]
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UMaine extension to host USDA marketing service
BANGOR — Two representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service are to discuss price reporting for Maine agricultural commodities from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 22, at Dysart’s Restaurant, 1110 Broadway. The event, hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, also will be available live online. Gauging interest from Maine producers […]
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Sisters of Life to host day for women
JAY — A women’s day of recollection titled “Be Welcomed into God’s Love” will be held at from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at St. Rose of Lima Church, 11 Church St. A closing Mass will be held at 4 p.m. for those interested in participating. All women ages 18 and older […]
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Wilton museum welcomes program director
WILTON — Western Maine Play Museum, at 561 Main St., is offering in-person ticket sales again, at the price of $7 per person for 12 months and older. July starts with welcoming Laurel Mulherin as program director. Rentals will be available again for birthday parties and other special events. The museum has collaborated with Sandy […]
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Coalition to offer free health screenings, education
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition plans a series of free Mobile Health Unit events, offering a variety of health screenings and education. Screenings include blood pressure and cholesterol checks, as well as body composition analysis. This month’s events are as follows: Wednesday, July 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Fotter’s Market, Stratton; Wednesday, July 14, 10 a.m.-1 […]