FRANKLIN, Mass. — Heather Pape of Wayne has the role of Ensemble in the Dean College production of “RENT,” running Wednesday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 19. The production will take place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday on the Main Stage in the Dr. Paula M. […]
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Monmouth-area youth selling poinsettias to raise funds for program
MONMOUTH — Monmouth Community Players’ MCPKids! program is running a poinsettia fundraiser along with its productions. The poinsettias can be picked up between 10 a.m. and noon Sunday, Dec. 10 at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. The plants cost $22 for one or $40 for two. For more information, visit monmouthcommunityplayers.org. Check […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions: • Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, Nov. 30 […]
Songs from Across the Sea concert planned at Colby College
Songs from Across the Sea: Colby Choirs to Present Fall Concert The Choirs at Colby will present their fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in Colby College’s new Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts. Entitled “Canções D’Além Mar,” or “Songs from Across the Sea,” the program consists of 12 works, each in […]
Franklin Savings Bank promotes Beckie Bowering to assistant vice president, cash management officer
Franklin Savings Bank has announced the promotion of Beckie Bowering to assistant vice president, cash management officer in Farmington. Bowering has been an integral part of the FSB team for 23 years. Her dedication and commitment to the bank and its customers have earned her this esteemed role, according to a news release from the […]
Hammond Lumber Company to donate $100K in support of victims, families of the Lewiston tragedy
BELGRADE — In the wake of the recent tragedy that struck the community of Lewiston, Hammond Lumber Co. (Hammond) has announced donations of $100,000 to support the victims and families affectedby the tragedy in Lewiston. As a longstanding member of the Lewiston-Auburn community, Hammond Lumber is committed to providing immediate assistance and resources to help […]
Humane Society Waterville Area board announces executive director stepping down
WATERVILLE — The board of directors of the Humane Society Waterville Area has announced that Rae-Ann Demos will be stepping down as executive director, effective Dec. 1. Over the course of her tenure, Demos has been instrumental in many new initiatives to improve the work of the organization and the quality of life of animals […]
Dirigo Labs announces final call for applications for third cohort
WATERVILLE — Highlighting a focus on financial knowledge and expertise, Dirigo Labs is announcing a final call for applications for its third cohort of companies. The accelerator, housed at Hathaway Creative Center in downtown Waterville, has continued to empower startups statewide to secure funding, create jobs and encourage business expansion and retention. Extended to 16-weeks, […]
Stone Mountain Arts Center to host Della Mae
Della Mae band members from left are Kimber Ludiker, Vickie Vaughn, Celia Woodsmith, Avril Smith and Maddie Witler. Photo by Amanda KowalksiA Della Mae concert is set for 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Born from a yearning for a traditional bluegrass sound in the heart of New […]
Pink Warrior Productions/United States of America’s Maine Pageant winners recognized
Pink Warrior Productions/United States of America’s Maine Pageant has announced the winners crowned at the state pageant on Oct. 22 at the Augusta Civic Center, according to a news release from Christie A. Hines, executive director, USOA Maine Pageants. United States of America’s Teen Maine 2024 is Emma May Brown of North Waterboro. United States […]