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Sunbeam vessel to host open house in Boothbay Harbor July 27
Maine Seacoast Mission’s 74-foot flagship vessel Sunbeam is set to host an open house from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Brown’s Wharf in Boothbay Harbor. People can tour Sunbeam and learn more about the mission’s work in coastal Washington County and on outer, unbridged islands. Mission programming via Sunbeam regularly provides support through community […]
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Farmington church to host vacation Bible school
FARMINGTON — The Great Jungle Journey, a vacation Bible school, is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 29-Aug. 2 at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. Classes will be provided for ages 4 through grade six. This event is free and open to the public. Register at the door […]
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Farmington church to hold free vacation Bible school
FARMINGTON — The Great Jungle Journey Vacation Bible School is set for 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 29-Aug. 2, at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. Classes will be provided for ages 4 through the sixth grade. There will be Bible lessons, puppets, games, songs, crafts, science experiments and snow […]
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Health Care Golf Classic raises $42K
Proceeds will be split between Healthy Community Coalition and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center.
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Thomas Cup held virtually for students in Thailand
WATERVILLE — Last month, Thomas College staff hosted a virtual version of Thomas Cup, an innovation and gaming competition, for high school students in Thailand for the first time. The event was hosted by Thomas Esports coaches Owen Vining and Jonathan Middour in collaboration with its partners at Global Network and iHost Thailand. The event […]
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Student backpack giveaway set for July 28
In Maine, Portland/Auburn area Verizon Wireless retail locations will be giving away hundreds of free backpacks at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at eight locations.
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Camden chorus offers free series in learning to read music
CAMDEN — Midcoast Community Chorus is offering three free evening classes in reading and singing music this summer. All classes are scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the chorus’ meeting space, 58 Bayview St. No. 5. The first class, focusing on rhythm and tempo, will be held July 24. The second class, on July 31, […]
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Area students named Mitchell Scholars
Each Mitchell Scholar will receive a scholarship of $10,000, along with leadership and professional development programming throughout their college careers.
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Oakfest 2024 weekend to kick off July 26
This year’s Oakfest theme is Christmas in July with three days of family entertainment beginning Friday evening with food, music and a parade on Main Street.