EMBDEN – Edgar James McCarthy, 81, passed away very peacefully Oct. 16, 2021 at Redington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan with his …
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Obituary: Michael D. Shea
RANDOLPH – Michael D. Shea passed away with his wife and family by his side on Oct. 22, 2021, at the …
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Damariscotta gallery to host solo show by Christine G. Aston
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts plans to present a solo show of artist Christine G. Aston’s work from Thursday, Oct. 28 to Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the River Room at 36 Elm St. An opening reception is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. “I would like to thank River Arts for this wonderful opportunity to […]
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Waterville community center to host ‘Trunk or Treat’ open house
WATERVILLE — Alfond Youth & Community Center plans to host a Trunk or Treat open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 in the parking lot and facility at 126 North St. The Halloween event is for all ages and abilities. Those who attend are encouraged to wear their best costume, visit up […]
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Skowhegan library to host lecture by U.S. ambassador
SKOWHEGAN — Pamela White is scheduled to be the speaker for the 2021 Margaret Chase Smith Library Leeke-Shaw Lecture on International Affairs, to be held from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, via Zoom. The event is cosponsored by the Mid-Maine Global Forum. White had a long career as a diplomat. Following graduation from […]
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Manchester club recognizes yearly spirit award winners
The Manchester Lions Club recently hosted the 2020/21 Spirit of America Foundation awards event. Honorees included: • Kaleb Pushard for his involvement in Manchester’s annual tree lighting and light displays; • Carol Dudley for her work with the North Manchester Meeting House Association and the Manchester Historical Society; • Shelia Knowles, an active member of […]
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to host nationwide virtual walk
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America plans to hold a nationwide virtual Alzheimer’s walk, which kicks off Saturday, Oct. 30, and runs throughout November, which is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Individuals can get involved in the virtual walk by visiting afawalk.com or calling AFA at 866-232-8484. “This virtual walk allows individuals across the country to come together […]
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Arts collective to present ‘Freedom & Captivity’ events at UMF
FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine Farmington campus plans to present a series of events organized by TUG Collective, an interdisciplinary arts collective, that focus on contemporary restorative justice and social issues and their community impact. The events are part of “Freedom & Captivity,” a year-long statewide initiative, which […]
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Maine International Film Festival seeks submissions
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center has opened submissions for the annual Maine International Film Festival. The festival is scheduled for July 8-17, 2022, and is to be hosted at Railroad Square Cinema, the Waterville Opera House and online. The festival was founded in Waterville in 1998. Festival organizers are planning for a full-sized event, […]
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Assistant director who handed gun to Baldwin was fired after similar mishap in 2019
The disclosure about Dave Halls emerged as producers of Alec Baldwin’s movie ‘Rust’ officially halted filming.