Cape Elizabeth native Sara Friedman brings L.A. experience to her first feature, ‘Heightened,’ and believes shooting it here adds value.
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Talk to focus on team science, lessons from kindergarten
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk about how collaborative teams can draw from lessons learned in kindergarten to tackle complex problems. The talk is to be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at the center — located at 107 […]
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Playwright uses the power of live performance to address opioid epidemic
“Never Leaving This Boat — Fragments of a Blues Opera,” a provocative and challenging new work by Maine-based playwright Michael Gorman will premiere Sept. 11 and 12 during National Recovery Month. Performances are set for 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 at Steel House Amphitheater, 639 Main St., […]
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Association to honor professional drivers Sept. 13
The Maine Professional Drivers Association is scheduled to hold an appreciation event for truck drivers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13. This event, which kicks off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, will be held at the northbound scale facility on Interstate 95 in York. As a way to recognize the hard work […]
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Local students receive Elmira College’s Key Award
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Three local students have been named this year’s recipients of the annual Key Award at Elmira College: Alexandra Young of Hallowell, Kiley Meader of Oakland and Tieran Croft of Sidney. The award was given to 790 students in 14 states. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the award is presented to […]
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Camden library to host slideshow by Greenland traveler
The Camden Public Library plans to host world traveler and Midcoast resident Ron Smith at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept, 14, for a narrated slideshow about his recent trip to Greenland. Smith will discuss his experiences, the scenery, and the lifestyles he witnessed while visiting several communities on Greenland’s east and west coasts. Smith also will […]
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Fund awards more than $334K to 22 Maine organizations
Through its Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency Fund, the Maine Community Foundation has awarded grants totaling $334,202 to 22 Maine organizations. MaineCF donors made an additional two grants totaling $13,000 from donor-advised funds. Local grantees include: • Bearnstow, Mount Vernon, to support infrastructure needs in consultation with Maine Preservation and prioritize a three-year restoration […]
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Bike ride in doctor’s memory set for Sept. 19
The fifth annual “Share the Road with Carol” memorial bike ride is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 19. The all-ages commemorative bike ride is to be held in Windsor and Whitefield. The ride, which has 12- and 27-mile options, starts and ends at the Windsor Town Office. This annual ride honors the memory of Dr. […]
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Scouting plans signup programs for September
The following communities plan to hold Scouting signup programs in September. Cub Scouting is a family-centered program built on fun while teaching lifelong values. Youth may join at any level. AUGUSTA (West Side) — A “Touch a Truck with Cub Scout Pack 684” event is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at […]
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Hamlin opens Cup Series playoffs with victory at Darlington
Denny Hamlin wins for the first time this season and clinches a spot in the second round of the playoffs.