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December 8, 2021

Diocese names Christmas card contest winners

PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development (winning artwork, captions below/larger size images available). All Catholic school and faith formation students throughout the diocese were invited to participate in the contest. Each submission featured original creations by […]
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December 8, 2021

UMaine to offer online updates for agriculture industry

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer two online updates specific to the agricultural industry ay 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15. Can We Grow Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Sustainably in Maine and Pest Management Considerations with Growing Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) will both be presented by UMaine Extension professor John Jemison. […]
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December 8, 2021

Catholic churches to hold collection to benefit retirement fund

PORTLAND — The weekend of Dec. 11-12, parishioners and community members in the Diocese of Portland will have the opportunity to give to those who have given a lifetime. A special collection is scheduled to be held during all Masses in Maine churches for the Retirement Fund for Religious. The fund benefits more than 30,000 […]
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December 7, 2021

Coig plans Christmas concert to benefit Old School Food Pantry in Rumford

Còig will be fresh off their recent tour through England and plans to return to the states to kick off their Celtic Christmas Concerts. They are one of Atlantic Canada’s most exciting Celtic traditional groups and will perform their popular Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 49 Franklin, at 49 Franklin St. […]
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December 7, 2021

Witham joins Gallery 302

Gallery 302, located at 112 Main St. in Bridgton, recently welcomed potter Traci Witham to its cooperative gallery. Witham says that growing up in a small upstate New York town really set her roots in the wonders of nature. Her grandmother was an inspirational part of allowing her heart to grow and her love of […]
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December 7, 2021

Maine Music Society Announces A Triumphant Return to Singing

Maine Music Society announces A Triumphant Return to Singing, with new Artistic Director Dr. Richard Nickerson, is set for 7:30. p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Gendron Franco Center, at 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. The program will include many familiar works and feature Robert Shaw’s “Many Moods of […]
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December 7, 2021

Maine drivers association supports Wreaths Across America

According to the website schedule, the convoy will travel through Albion, Winslow and Wiscasset.
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December 7, 2021

Camden library to host ‘Fantastic Places & Magical Realms’ art show

CAMDEN — Prompted by the response to Rockport artist Carol L. Douglas’ November art show in the Picker Room, the Camden Public Library has asked Douglas to curate a second show of paintings for display this month. The public can view the new installation, “Fantastic Places & Magical Realms.” The library plans an artist’s reception […]
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December 6, 2021

UMaine going viral with lobster video

ORONO — The University of Maine is calling attention to the blue economy conversation and its goal of providing global marine leadership with a light-hearted drive to go viral with a YouTube video promoting the safe handling and consumption of lobster. The featured University of Maine Cooperative Extension video has helped more than 1.8 million […]
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December 6, 2021

WinterKids App! helps build a better winter

The annual WinterKids App membership is now available. Families who purchase a membership and download the app will have access to offers on lift tickets, equipment rentals, gear, special family days, and much more at more than 80 recreational areas and retailers across Maine. New offers are added to the app regularly throughout the winter, […]

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