The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to hold a fundraiser Thursday, July 11. The evening begins with private cocktail receptions at 5:30 p.m., followed by a dessert reception with cash bar, and then a concert featuring The Beach Bums — a Beach Boys Tribute Band, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. […]
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Damariscotta gallery calls for art for ’Land & Sea‘ juried show
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work to a juried show, “Land & Sea.” The deadline is 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29. The theme “Land & Sea” is open to personal interpretation by the artists and may include realistic as well as abstract works. This summer show draws broadly on the Maine landscape. […]
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Gold LEAF Institute Senior College plans summer kickoff in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Gold LEAF Institute will hold its free summer kickoff and annual meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St. The institute is a member-run organization affiliated with the University of Maine in Farmington. Its mission is to provide continued learning and activity opportunities for anyone […]
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UMaine Extension launches new podcast featuring farm experts from home, abroad
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched the Maine Farmcast, a podcast that features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers running operations of any size. Topics will include latest research results and ongoing projects, practical information about day-to-day operations, as well as guidance […]
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Free credit monitoring available in response to cyberattack
AUGUSTA — The Bureau of Insurance reminds Maine residents to exercise caution and take action to protect personal information. This is especially important as a result of the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, which impacted millions of people. In response to the attack, UnitedHealth Group is providing two years of […]
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Photos: Central Maine Idol kicks off season 4 in Hallowell
Central Maine Idol kicked off its fourth season Monday night with 20 contestants at The Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell. All photos by Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel.
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Maine’s annual Wild Blueberry Weekend to return Aug. 3, 4
Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend is back for its fourth consecutive year and scheduled for Saturday to Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4. The event is organized by the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate and learn more about the state’s native berry by exploring multiple Maine wild blueberry farms that […]
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Student Craft Institute inspires local students
DEER ISLE — For nearly 40 years, the Student Craft Institute has brought high school juniors and seniors from larger cities and small towns to some of the most remote parts of the state and coastal communities to campus for an immersive program. This year’s institute ran May 17-19. Instructors included Addison de Lisle […]
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Thomas College names spring term honors lists
WATERVILLE — Thomas College has announced that 418 students earned honors designations for the 2024 spring term, representing 66% of the undergraduate student body. President’s List (3.80-4.0 GPA) Bismark Akoto, Elena Marie Alderman, Fuad H. Alew, Logan A. Alexander, Daniel Ampofo, Randy Amponsah Ankomah, Felicia Boadiwaa, Apraku Jackson, Bryce Arbour, Zoe Mae Austin, Lindsay Louise […]
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Rockland’s Apprenticeshop to celebrate summer kickoff June 7
ROCKLAND — In coordination with First Fridays on Main Street in Rockland, from 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 7, The Apprenticeshop is set to celebrate the kickoff to a fun season of sailing and seamanship with the opening of its new waterfront pavilion. The public is invited to 655 Main St. for free sailing, food and […]