The Cape Community Arena Group, the nonprofit that operated a temporary ice rink in Cape Elizabeth last winter, has launched a Friends of the Rink campaign to fund open skate time and other programming this season. Last year’s rink operation costs was covered by one donor. This year’s costs can be funded by renting out […]
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Annual Soup and Cider Day Oct. 15 in North Yarmouth
The North Yarmouth Historical Society’s annual Soup and Cider Day will take place on Sunday, Oct. 15, from noon to 3 p.m. at Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth. Hansel’s Orchard in North Yarmouth has donated bushels of apples and Soup and Cider Day participants are encouraged to help make cider using an antique press. A […]
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Prince Memorial Library to host spoken word event for LGBTQ+ teens and allies
Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland will host a spoken word workshop for LGBTQ+ teens and allies on Tuesday, Oct. 17. from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A performance will take place on Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Telling Room teaching artist and spoken word poet James Kim will lead the writing and performing workshop. Students in […]
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Pierce, Kuhn will meet with constituents in Falmouth
Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, and Rep. Amy Kuhn, D-Falmouth, will be available to meet with constituents from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Falmouth Memorial Library. Pierce is serving her first term in the Maine Senate, representing Senate District 25, which includes Falmouth, Cumberland, North Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Gray and Long Island. Kuhn […]
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‘Kickback’ fundraiser for Falmouth football
The Falmouth Football Boosters has organized a “kickback” fundraiser Oct. 25 at Rivalries restaurant in Falmouth. Any purchase of lunch, dinner or takeout on that day will benefit the Falmouth Football program. Residents should tell their server they are there to support Falmouth football.
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Scarborough Community Services hosting food drive for local pantry
Scarborough Community Services is hosting a food drive throughout the month of October to benefit the local food pantry. Community members can drop off nonperishable food items at the Community Services Hub at 418 Payne Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Items most in need include soups, stews, chili, cereal, peanut […]
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Small biz booths, fun for kids at Bath Autumnfest
Bath’s Autumnfest takes place Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. Small businesses will open and set up booths for visitors, residents and families with sales and activities for all ages. Winship Green will host a fall photo booth, Head Start will offer face painting and kids activities, a balloon artist will give out […]
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Bath to celebrate annual Community Involvement Day Oct. 7
Bath will celebrate its 25th annual Community Involvement Day from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Waterfront Park. Information will be available on volunteer opportunities and nonprofits in the area. The day also honors individuals and groups that work to benefit the city of Bath and its residents, and is held the Saturday […]
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Brunswick applies for Bike Friendly Community status
The town of Brunswick is applying for Bicycle Friendly Community status with the League of American Bicyclists. Bikers in town can go to surveymonkey.com/r/BFC_Fall23 to fill out a survey to help the League and Brunswick better understand current bicycling conditions and potential improvement. The survey should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Contact […]
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Bridge Park celebration planned in Bath
The Sagadahoc Bridge Committee will host a celebration of Bath’s newest park, Bridge Park, at a Lunch and Learn event Thursday, Oct. 12, at 27 Commercial St. The event will start at 11 a.m. and close at 1 p.m. Food trucks Schutty’s Seafood, LA Tacos and Plot Twist Pretzels will be on site. The committee […]