Master Gardener Jean Vose plans to talk about companion planting from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 at the American Legion Hall, War Memorial Post No. 30, at 91 Pearl Street in Camden. Companion planting is the method of growing plants together. As a natural way to get the most out of one’s garden, […]
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Auburn’s October Storywalk showcases local agriculture
AUBURN — The October Storywalk, located along Auburn’s Riverwalk, highlights local agriculture. The city’s Agriculture Committee created the 16-station display. The theme is the contribution that farms and woodlots in Auburn’s Agriculture and Resource Protection Zone make to the local economy, food supply and character. The Storywalk stations provide information and identify resources available to […]
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CANCELLED: Auburn library to feature Maine author, librarian
The Auburn Public Library is scheduled to host Maine author Bryce Moore from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, during an in-person event in the Androscoggin Community Room at the 49 Spring St. library. Moore is the author of “The Memory Thief,” “Vodnik” and “The Perfect Place to Die.” When he’s not authoring, he’s […]
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Greene library to offer tech support drop-in clinics
GREENE — Starting Wednesday, Oct 27, the Morse Library is set to hold tech support drop-in clinics for community members. “Since the pandemic started, our digital lives have exploded and these days, new technology doesn’t always come with a printed manual,” said librarian Kelli Burnham, in a news release from the library. “We help our […]
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Farmington Fright Nights planned
The fourth year of Farmington Fright Nights is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30, at the Farmington Fairgrounds at 292 High St., Farmington. United Way and Titcomb Mountain are organizing the event in partnership with Loki’s Workshop, a Halloween specialist. Gates open at 6 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. […]
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Damariscotta arts gallery offers ‘Photo Show’
River Arts of Damariscotta plans to present “Photo Show,” juried by photographer Rose Marasco, which focuses solely on the art of photography. Marasco chose works from 55 photographers for this exhibition. The opening reception for the show is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the 36 Elm St. gallery, and is […]
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Lovell library talk to feature Acadians of Northern Maine
LOVELL — The next Hobbs Library Speaker Series presentation is scheduled to be delivered via Zoom by Lise Pelletier from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, about Maine’s Acadian connections and heritage. Maine is surrounded by reminders of its French-speaking past, such as LaVerdiere’s Drug Stores, ubiquitous until the 1980s, or Aubuchon Hardware, according […]
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Community Family Giveback Day set for Oct. 23 in Lewiston
LEWISTON — New Mainers Public Health Initiative, in partnership with the Power Health Tour and organized youth, is scheduled to hold a free Community Family Giveback Day from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at Kennedy Park, 120 Park St. This family event will feature giveaways, health and wellness information, empowerment information, screenings, COVID-19 […]
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Maine schools eligible to win $1,000 in outdoor challenge
Teens to Trails is to partner with Arcadia to encourage students to spend more time outdoors from Oct. 23 to 29.
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West Paris library to offer book series on American family
West Paris Public Library plans to offer a five-book reading and discussion program, “Re-imagining the American Family,” beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, on Zoom. Librarian Jennifer Lance will be the facilitator for the program, sponsored by the Maine Humanities Council. This series offers a compilation of memoirs by contemporary American writers who imaginatively […]