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Parent Program of Mid-Coast Maine Inc. Fundraiser

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The newly named Parent Program of Mid-Coast Maine Inc., formerly known as the Teen and Young Parent Program of Knox County Inc., will be holding a silent auction fundraising event at Skidompha Library, at 184 Main St. in Damariscotta, beginning Monday, Sept. 25 through Tuesday, Oct. 3. Check library hours online at skidompha.org or call 563-5513, as hours vary.

Whitefield Fire & Rescue to Host Recruitment Day, Open House

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There are so many ways to make a difference in one’s community. Joining Whitefield Fire & Rescue is one of those opportunities in which one can make a positive impact. On Saturday, Sept. 16, representatives of Whitefield Fire & Rescue will be looking to recruit new members at Sheepscot General located at 98 Townhouse Road in Whitefield, from 12:30-3 p.m.

Clamshell Quilters Meeting

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Clamshell Quilters will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11 at Faith Baptist Church, 144 Mills Road, Newcastle. Host Judy Sala will show attendees how to make a fabric bowl out of clothesline and fabric strips. She predicts everyone should go home with a completed project.

Baked Bean Supper in Newcastle

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On Saturday, Sept. 9 from 5-7 p.m., Sheepscott Community Church will host a public baked bean supper at the Sheepscot Clubhouse, 619 Sheepscot Road, Newcastle. Featured will be homemade baked beans and breads, franks, and a variety of salads and sides, pies, and beverages. There will be both inside and outside seating, weather permitting.

J.P. Fisher Memorial Concert Planned

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All are welcome as friends and fans of the late John “J.P.” Fisher are expected to gather in New Harbor on Saturday, Sept. 9 to celebrate the life and spirit of the one-time Pemaquid resident at the J.P. Fisher Memorial Concert.

PWA to Paddle to Hungry Island

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On Saturday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m., the Pemaquid Watershed Association Paddlers will paddle to Hungry Island in Muscongus Sound in Waldoboro. Advisory: This trip involves open ocean paddling.

South Bristol Historical Society Hosts Trivia Night at Coveside

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The South Bristol Historical Society will host its first Trivia Night at Coveside Marina & Restaurant, at 105 Coveside Road, Rutherford Island (South Bristol), on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. People are encouraged to come and show off their knowledge of South Bristol while they enjoy food and drink.

Salty Dogs at Bands for Books

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The musical group Salty Dogs will be featured at this year’s Bands for Books event on Sunday, Sept. 3 from 5-7 p.m. at picturesque Seafield Farm in Wiscasset, owned by Wiscasset Selectman Katharine Martin-Savage. It will be the fourth year the Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library group has held such an event, whose purpose is to raise money for projects such as painting, carpeting, and lighting to keep the historic Wiscasset Public Library building in good shape.

Sunday Paddle on Labor Day Weekend

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A leisurely canoe/kayak paddle on Crystal Lake in Washington is coming up on Sunday, Sept. 3 starting at 9 a.m., sponsored by Medomak Valley Land Trust and Washington Lakes Watershed Association. Environmental educator and Maine Guide Rob Stenger will lead the paddle around this little gem of a lake. It will be this small lake’s first public paddle this year.

Coffee with a Cop in Wiscasset

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The Wiscasset Police Department will be hosting its second annual Coffee with a Cop event on Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Treats, 80 Main St., Wiscasset. All community members are invited to attend.

Back-To-School Drop-Off Drive-Through

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The Wiscasset Police Department will host a back-to-school supply drop-off drive-through for kids who attend the Wiscasset School District on Friday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the front of the EMS portion of the municipal building located at 51 Bath Road, Wiscasset.

Monarch Butterfly Program at Pemaquid Beach Park

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From 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Aug. 24, teacher-naturalist Fran Ludwig will share her knowledge about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. During this Beachcombers’ Rest Nature Center workshop, participants will learn how to raise a monarch from an egg and feed it before bidding it “adios” as it journeys to Mexico.

Historical Society to Host ‘Tea with Rosalind’

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The Jefferson Historical Society will host “Tea with Rosalind” on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. at the Old Jefferson Town House, 7 Gardiner Road, Jefferson. People are invited to take time from their busy schedules to indulge in the fashionable custom of afternoon tea.


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