United Way of the Tri-Valley Area in Farmington is collaborating with the other eight United Ways of Maine to offer a Week of Action from June 21 to 25. This will be a statewide effort to get the community involved and helping. United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has several local in-person opportunities, as well […]
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Rachel Carson wildlife refuge to offer art workshops
The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is to hold a “Sense of Wonder” art workshop day Saturday, June 19. In celebration of Carson’s legacy and 50 years of conservation on the refuge in her name, leading artists will share their “sense of wonder” for nature at a special place on the refuge, Timber Point, 1 […]
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Diocese lifts dispensation from obligation to attend Mass
PORTLAND — Effective Father’s Day weekend, June 19-20, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has lifted the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation throughout the state of Maine. Issued because of the pandemic, the dispensation has been in place for Maine Catholics since March 18, 2020. In […]
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Virtual event to focus on veteran education
A veteran education virtual event is to be held from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, to provide an overview of the various benefits and resources available to Maine veterans. Representatives from the Togus VA Regional Office will talk about VA Home Loans, the healthcare system and veterans services. The information presented can assist […]
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Coalition to hold June mobile health unit events
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition has announced its upcoming schedule of free mobile health unit events, in which a variety of health screenings and education will be offered. Screenings include blood pressure and cholesterol checks, as well as body composition analysis. The June schedule is as follows: • Wednesday, June 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., IGA, […]
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Oakland area schools to begin youth summer meals program
Regional School Unit 18 (Oakland, China, Belgrade, Sidney and Rome) is sponsoring a USDA Summer Meals Program for Kids. The school district plans to offer free breakfast and lunch meals from Monday, June 14 through Aug. 13, weekdays at sites throughout the district. The program will follow federal regulations of “non-congregate” meal service. Parents/guardians and […]
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East Wilton masons plan takeout/pickup dinner
Phone-in meal reservations are requested by June 15.
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Virtual prison ministry gathering planned for June 17
PORTLAND — A virtual gathering for those curious about prison ministry, have served or currently serve in the ministry, or have an interest in getting involved, is to be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 17. The event will feature speaker Fr. Dustin Feddon of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida. Feddon is an […]
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Historical society talk to cover Maine’s railroads
The Kennebec Historical Society’s June Facebook live presentation, “A History of Maine’s Railroads” by Bill Kenny, is to be held online at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 16. Maine is populated with intriguing characters who set in motion a fascinating, compelling story of railroads and the unique communities they helped to build, according to a news […]
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Wildlife refuge continues art contest
The “Sense of Wonder Art Contest,” presented by the Friends of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, continues this month. People can submit up to three art items on friendsofrachelcarsonnwr.org/art-contest until June 25, and a special jury will select a winner in both categories — visual art and writing — on the last Friday of […]