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Haiti Dinner to Benefit Neediest

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The annual Hearts and Hands for Haiti benefit dinner will take place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, at 380 Academy Hill Road in Newcastle, on Friday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m.

Ride the Ghost Train in Boothbay

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On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 and 28, Boothbay Railway Village will once again be cloaked in mystical moonlight and creepy candlelight for the Ghost Train. Totally reimagined by a new, all-volunteer committee, the Ghost Train will have some new features.

Fall Floral Arranging at Lincoln Home

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Shelley, from Shelley’s Flowers & Gifts in Waldoboro, will demonstrate ways to arrange the spectacular colors of fall through her flower arranging on Monday, Oct. 23 from 3-4 p.m. at The Lincoln Home, 22 River Road, Newcastle. This event is free and open to the public.

‘Mexican Night – Make Your Own Tortilla Press’ in Nobleboro

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One can spice things up by joining Stonewall Kitchen cooking instructor Chris Toy for a class called “Mexican Night –- Make Your Own Tortilla Press.” The course is being offer through Central Lincoln County Adult Education on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Nobleboro Central School, 194 Center St., Nobleboro.

‘Day in the Woods’ at Hidden Valley Nature Center

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Registration is still open for the “A Day in the Woods” forestry event at Hidden Valley Nature Center on Saturday, Oct. 14. Live music, hands-on learning opportunities, an all-day kids activity tent, and guided walks are just some of the options during this full day of forestry-related learning and fun. Registration is only $5 per person or $15 per family.

Native Plant Seed-Sowing Workshop on Oct. 28

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Growing native plants from seed is a great way to produce a lot of plants inexpensively and to protect the genetic diversity of Maine’s native plants. Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is offering a hands-on workshop on “Growing Native Plants from Seed” on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Sheepscot General Store and Farm, 98 Town House Road in Whitefield.

SBHS to Highlight 1930 Ladies Aid Cookbook

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The South Bristol Historical Society will hold its final 2017 program on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the UCC Parish Hall on Rutherford Island. The program will celebrate the South Bristol Ladies Aid Society, highlighting a cookbook it produced in 1930. Reprinted copies of the cookbook are available for $10 each and refreshments that night will feature recipes from the cookbook.

Quilt Raffle to Benefit American Cancer Society

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The Wiscasset Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will sell raffle tickets for a beautiful quilt for $2 each or six for $10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Ames True Value Hardware & Supply, 447 Bath Road, Wiscasset. Proceeds from the raffle will go to benefit the American Cancer Society. Cash and checks will be accepted.

Round Top Ice Cream Plans Oct. 10 Benefit for 13-year-old Alice Skiff

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Stephanie Poland, the owner of Round Top Ice Cream in Damariscotta, has announced that the ice cream stand will donate all proceeds from the sales of the closing day of its season to help Alice Skiff. Alice is a 13-year-old from Newcastle who is undergoing chemotherapy after having surgery to remove a brain tumor in October of last year. This special event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fall Foliage Festival Pumpkin-Carving Contest

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The sights and sounds of fall include many things like crisp mornings, apple picking, and cider season, and the leaves changing color. Most of all, perhaps, autumn makes people think “pumpkins.”

Samoset Fish & Game Fall Turkey Shoot Competitions

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Samoset Fish & Game Club fall turkey shoot competitions will take place as follows at the Samoset Fish & Game Club rifle range, Transfer Station Road, Bristol:

Sunday, Oct. 15: Shotgun shoot at 9 a.m., ammunition provided; archery competition at noon, bring own arrows (field tips only)

Somerville Turkey Dinner

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The Somerville Fire Department will hold a turkey dinner with all the fixings on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

WW&F Fall Festival is Sept. 30

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The Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum in Alna will hold its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 30. This year’s festivities will include family favorites such as a pumpkin patch, children’s games, and hayrides on the museum’s antique Ford Model AA truck, along with new attractions that promise to entertain.


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