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Recycle Junk Electronics at E-Fair in Bangor

Cindy Campbell — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:16:31 +0000

As you do your spring cleaning this year, keep a special event in Bangor in mind. Get rid of your old televisions, computer monitors, microwaves, answering machines, etc at the Challenger Learning Center’s annual E-Fair! In my house, it’s the huge TV you see in this picture. It looks good here. But for months now [...]

Guy Passes Out Twice on Carnival Ride (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:28:18 +0000

There’s a reason why I don’t ride the rides at the fair. For me, it’s a matter of not wanting to throw up. It never occurred to me that the anxiety could cause someone to lose consciousness! But that’s what happens to this guy when he and his date ride the Slingshot ride. Twice! I’ve [...]

Expo and Bake Sale for Multiple Sclerosis

Cindy Campbell — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:35:33 +0000

There will be plenty of vendors and good food at the Expo and Bake Sale Fundraiser for MS coming up next week in Newport! It’s a fun and creative way to raise money for a very worthy cause. Organizers are also hoping to have a silent auction, and are asking for donations of items to [...]

Auction and Yard Sale to Benefit Alzheimer's Walk

Cindy Campbell — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:45:52 +0000

Yard sale season is here! And a very special yard sale and silent auction will be held at the Maine Veteran’s Home this month to benefit the Walk To End Alzheimer’s. The yard sale will feature a variety of items including a piano, an organ, a faux fireplace, an extra large hutch, a small hutch, [...]

Summer Camp Fair for Kids

Cindy Campbell — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:38:21 +0000

Do your kids want to go to summer camp, but you don’t know what’s available or how much they cost? Then you want to be in Orono on Wednesday for the 2013 Summer Camp Fair for Kids! There will be representatives on-hand from lots of different camps around the state! Whether your child is interested [...]

Stretch Your Dollar Day

Cindy Campbell — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:16:03 +0000

Learn how to stretch your dollar, get your taxes done, and talk to trained Asset Coaches this Saturday in Bangor! Several Bangor organizations are joining together to help you learn how to better manage your money and stretch your dollar. A coalition of local community partners including Eastern Maine Development Corporation, Eastern Maine Cash Coalition, [...]

Christmas Craft Show in Orrington

Cindy Campbell — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:14:16 +0000

The Center Drive School in Orrington will hold its Holiday Marketplace this Saturday. It’s a great chance to pick up some unique gifts! And there will be a special chance for kids to buy some gifts too! Organizers invite everyone to bring along the kids. They’ll have some folks there to watch them while you [...]

Holiday Shopping at Local Craft Fairs

Cindy Campbell — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:10:38 +0000

Whether we want to admit it or not, it's November. And that means it's time to start thinking about what we're going to give for gifts this Christmas. Craft and gift fairs are great for picking up unique gifts for loved ones! You could get a cute sign, teasing the fisherman in your family about his obsession. Or a beautiful pair of handmade earrings for your Mom! Here's a list of a few craft fairs going on in our area this weekend.

15th Annual Fall Career Fair To Be Held in Bangor

Cindy Campbell — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:55:26 +0000

Finding a job is tough. Some places want you to apply in person. Others want you to apply online. Is your resume good enough? Who's hiring? The 15th Annual Fall Career Fair is coming up on Oct. 11 and it's a great chance to meet potential employers, get your resume critiqued, and take a positive step toward rejoining the workforce!

Sebasticook Valley Health Fair a Success!

Cindy Campbell — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 22:40:58 +0000

Thanks to the folks from Sebasticook Valley Health for a fun and successful day! The annual Health Fair was held today in Pittsfield, despite the cold and rainy conditions, and lots of people came out to enjoy it!

The tent smelled amazing, as the "Taste of the Market" folks cooked up Zucchini crab cakes and Farmland vegetable casserole! Plenty of community members got their flu shots and kids brought teddy bears for the clinic! And there was face-painting with Dave and Olivia