Temple Historical Society community day TEMPLE — The Temple Historical Society is sponsoring a rain-or-shine gathering of residents, past and present, from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Town Hall. Attendees should bring a picnic lunch for themselves; dessert and bottled water will be provided. The Spoon Band with Bill Hoyt and Lori […]
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Storytelling Guild to swap stories FARMINGTON — A storytelling swap will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, downstairs at St. Joseph Parish Hall, by the intersection of Middle and Quebec streets. The event is free and open to the public. No storytelling experience will be necessary. Call 207-578-1791 for details. Skeet shooting […]
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Volunteers sought to survey turkeys Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking volunteers to do wild turkey brood surveys. Surveys are a tool the department uses to assess turkey population trends. Information gathered helps determine turkey bag limits and seasons. They have been conducted since 2006. Volunteers can print out a form and start recording […]
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OES chapters donate to ESTARL WALES — Lakeside Chapter No. 60, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold its stated meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Grange-Masonic Hall, 322 Centre Road. Members will honor “side liners” after an ESTARL Supper at 6 p.m. supplied by Lakeside, Pioneer and Pine Cone chapters. The […]
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Maine Woodcarver’s Association competition POLAND — The Maine Woodcarver’s Association will present the 2018 Woodcarving Show and Competition from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Poland Town Hall, 1231 Maine St. Admission will be free. The event is open to the public. Hope House plans Portland trip LEWISTON — The Hope House will offer […]
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Rumford officials offer tax payment plan RUMFORD — Town officials are offering an interest-free monthly tax payment plan. The Tax Club program allows residential property owners to pay their real estate property taxes over the course of the year. A payment book will be issued by the tax collector once an application has been completed. […]
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Greene church celebrating 1793 birth GREENE — Baptist Church of Greene will celebrates its 225 anniversary with a celebration service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at 102 Main St. It will be followed by a luncheon. All are welcome to attend. Drumming group making a beat LEWISTON — The Hand Drumming Group plays from 1 […]
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Bolster’s Mills Day Aug. 11 HARRISON — Bolster’s Mills Day will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Masonic Hall, off Route 117. There will be a car show, yard sale and hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch, along with blueberry cake. For further information, call 207-583-6051. Buttons4Babes Giving Circle meeting JAY — The […]
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DARE game featuring former Patriots LISBON — The Lisbon Police DARE Program is selling tickets to a flag football game between Lisbon police officers and former New England Patriots team members. The event is a bi-annual fundraiser, and the program is seeking sponsorship from area businesses and residents. The game will kick off at 1 […]
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Biloxi, Mississippi, mission trip talk BETHEL — West Parish Congregational Church will hear about a mission trip to Biloxi, Mississippi. The 10 people will present information about their work on Friday, Aug. 10, at 32 Church St. The event will start with a 6 p.m. potluck meal followed by the presentation at about 6:45 p.m. For more […]