After a long starless night, day finally made itself known. Weak winter light crawled over Maine’s eastern shores, then over its western foothills. By the time it reached the town of Wilton, international guests had already arrived. The usual schedule for overnight layovers is November. But this group arrived in the early morning last Dec. […]
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Maine Voices: How Holocaust survivors first remembered their murdered millions
The effort to establish a new holy day in the Jewish calendar was the result of an extraordinary vision only a year after the concentration camps’ liberation.
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Isabella Corwin exhibit planned at River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta is showcasing a mixed media exhibition by Isabella Corwin of Bristol at the gallery at 36 Elm St. Plaza in Damariscotta. Featuring paintings, cloisonné jewelry and enamel works, this show opens in the River Room on April 28 and continues through May 18. The artist’s reception for Corwin’s solo show is […]
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Jesse Terry covers 22 songs, makes them his own in new CD set
I first became aware of Jesse Terry almost a year ago when he was releasing his seventh album, “When We Wander,” it was during the pandemic when touring was impossible and he and his family were in Prosperity, S.C. working on a couple of musical projects. Little did I know then that one of those […]
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Rotary donates to Fairfield, Winslow, Oakland, Waterville schools
The Waterville Rotary Club recently donated $500 to four local high schools to provide support to youth who are experiencing homelessness or other challenges that impact their learning and/or engagement in school. Members of the club’s Community Services Committee delivered checks in person to each of the schools. These donations dovetail with the club’s focus […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth R. Butterfield
NEW SHARON – Elizabeth “Betty” Rackliff Butterfield, 93, passed away on April 24, 2022, at her home in New Sharon. She …
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Obituary: Coleine G. Hoague
AUGUSTA – Coleine G. Hoague peacefully passed away with her family around her at Augusta Rehab on Jan. 20, 2022. She …
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Obituary: Jessica Michelle (Lynds) Cust
WATERVILLE – Jessica Michelle Cust, 35, passed away on April 23, 2022, three days prior to her 36th birthday, in her …
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Obituary: Annette C. (Frappier) Buck
FAIRFIELD – Annette C. (Frappier) Buck, a lifelong resident of Fairfield, passed away March 17, 2022. She was born June 2, …
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Emerson College inducts Farmingdale student into honor society
BOSTON, Mass. — Georgia Howe of Farmingdale recently was inducted into Emerson College’s Gold Key Honor Society. Howe, a creative writing Bachelor of Fine Arts major, is a member of the class of 2024. The society was founded at the college in 1962 to recognize and encourage outstanding academic achievement. Membership in the society is […]