St. Patrick’s Day festivities had been limited around Maine since the pandemic, but this year there’s plenty to choose from.
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Bach Birthday Bash is back live at Merrill Auditorium
The event, which hasn’t been held in person for the past two years, will feature municipal organist James Kennerley playing pieces by the German composer on the Kotzschmar Organ.
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Things to Do: A couple of big-time comedians and an evening with ‘Hedwig’ creator John Cameron Mitchell in Portland
John Mulaney and Whitney Cummings are both bringing their stand-up shows to Portland this week.
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Portland symphony to perform songs of Paul Simon
Three vocalists, including New York singer/songwriter Paul Loren, will join the orchestra for Saturday evening and Sunday matinee performances at Merrill Auditorium.
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Child care providers say industry needs consistent financial support to survive
More than 170 Maine child care centers have shuttered since the beginning of the pandemic, and Gov. Janet Mills has proposed $12 million to fund legislation to increase the wages of workers. But much more may be needed.
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Spruce Mountain High awards February student, department awards
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School recently announced its February student and department awards. Violet Bellerose received the February Phoenix Award. February students of the month were Ava Coates and Faith Maurais. February department awards were presented to Isabell Dolloff, Garrett Hunt, Kailyn Whelpley, Ava Moffet, Faith Maurais, Nate Holland, Bluebell Chen, Jayvin Saint Louis, […]
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Hall-Dale middle, high school names honor roll students
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale Middle and High School has announced the following students were named to its first-semester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 6 — Cum Laude: Aaliyah Adams, Harmony Alexander, Adrianna Badger, Zoe Beaule, Sophia Budd, Kayden Ferguson, Korigan Greenhalgh, Cooper Hillstrom, Jorryn Ibeneme, Baylee Jackson and Patrick Murphy. Also, August Nelson, Liam […]
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Partner bereavement support group starts in March
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a six-week partner bereavement support group starting March 28. Meetings are set for 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays at a location to be determined. This group is for spouses, significant others, and widows or widowers who have lost their partner, according to a news release from the nonprofit. Group facilitators […]
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Advancing environmental justice focus of UMaine center talk
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk on efforts to move Maine toward climate and environmental justice. The talk — given by Jessica Scott, senior climate advisor with the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, is scheduled for 3 […]