FARMINGTON — The next exhibit at the UMF Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus features art created by individuals incarcerated at Maine State Prison and Maine correctional facilities. In conjunction with the exhibition, the center will host a panel discussion, “Outside In-Inside Out: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Incarceration,” and a […]
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Obituary: Catherine Lynn Dexter
AUGUSTA – Catherine Lynn Dexter, 56, of Augusta, passed away Sept. 18, 2021 at Inland Hospital in Waterville, after a long …
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Obituary: John W. Bragg
VASSALBORO – John W. Bragg passed away peacefully in his sleep at his daughter Terri’s home surrounded by family, on Oct. …
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Obituary: John L. York
NORRIDGEWOCK – John L. York passed away with his wife and family by his side on Oct. 25, 2021 after a …
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Augusta Cub Scouts attend ‘Touch a Truck’ event
Augusta Cub Scout Pack 684 held a “Touch a Truck” event Oct. 23 at Mill Park in Augusta. Youth from around the area climbed on and in large rigs and small earth-movers, learning from the owners how each worked. The event also had information about Cub Scouting. “It was great to see kids having fun […]
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Kennebec Historical Society welcomes new leader
Members of the Augusta-based Kennebec Historical Society recently elected Jamie Carter Logan of Augusta as their president. Logan, 35, a freelance writer and consultant, replaces Patsy Garside Crockett, also of Augusta, who stepped down after four years in office. Mark Laney of Winthrop was elected treasurer, succeeding Doreen Harvey, also of Winthrop. Kent London of […]
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UMF New Commons Project to feature American horror film
FARMINGTON — American horror film “Get Out” is planned to be the next featured topic of the University of Maine at Farmington’s New Commons Project. The 2017 film challenges racial stereotypes as it tells the story of a young Black man who discovers shocking secrets when he meets the family of his white girlfriend. Jordan […]
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Camden library to exhibit artwork by Rockport artist
The Camden Public Library, located at at 55 Main St., plans to host Rockport artist Carol L. Douglas for a show of her paintings throughout November in the Picker Room. The show, “Welcome back to real life,” will highlight Douglas’s intense productivity during the pandemic. The public is invited to meet Douglas at her artist’s […]
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Symposium on pandemic perseverance set for Nov. 5
PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine and Maine Behavioral Healthcare plan to present a daylong symposium to help people persevere during the pandemic. The program, “Resilience from Trauma During the Time of COVID-19,” is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Hannaford Hall on USM’s Portland Campus. Attendees can participate […]
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Poll suggests nearly half of likely Maine voters will vote to stop CMP corridor
Digital Research found that slightly more than a third of respondents will vote to support the project, and 15% either weren’t sure or would not say.