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‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ is a hit with women

MELVILLE, N.Y. — At the nail salon, the grocery store and the gym, Jen Boudin of Melville has been urging friends and even strangers to read “Fifty Shades of Grey” — a racy romance incorporating bedroom bondage and servitude that has become a grassroots phenomenon among women.

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Celebrate Springevent planned

AUGUSTA — The Friends of the Maine State Museum, will sponsor a fundraising event, “Celebrate Spring,” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, at the Governor Hill Mansion, 136 State St. The event will feature a fashion show by Earthbound of Waterville and Hallowell, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres by The Liberal Cup and a cash bar. Cost is $35 per person.

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Sexual assault awareness events set

WATERVILLE — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The theme this year is “YOUth Can Break The Silence.” The annual Take Back the Night event will start with an introduction by Donna Strickler, the executive director of the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center. There will be an open mic session and a candlelight vigil, followed by a march down Main Street, which will end at Barrel’s Community Market. A community forum will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Barrel’s. Topics will include: youth and violence, prevention, resources, and engaging youth. Refreshments will be provided.

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Farmland Trust director to speak

AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society will present Maine Farmland Trust’s Executive Director John Piotti with a discussion on the state of farming and how farming can become the centerpiece of a sustainable future for Maine. This talk will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Augusta City Center Learning Gallery.

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Retired Educators meeting in Strong

STRONG — Franklin County Retired Educators will meet at 11 a.m. Monday at the White Elephant, Main Street. There will be a program on the Wabanaki Indians featuring Judy Ranco. A meeting and lunch will follow. All Retired Educators are welcome.