AUGUSTA — Mark Meyer of Rhythm Revelations plans to give a fully participatory song leading for social justice workshop, designed to build skills and confidence for leading music in worship or in the streets. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 69 Winthrop St. Meyer […]
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Voting for posters to support children’s dental health ends March 8
Public voting is open until 10 a.m. Friday, March 8, for this year’s Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention School Oral Health Program Poster Contest. The initiative raises awareness about good oral health for school-age children in Maine and coincides with National Children’s Dental Health Month in February. This year’s theme was “Healthy Habits […]
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Bridge clubs recognize recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club There was a three-way tie at the top for Elm City Duplicate Bridge on Feb. 27 featuring the teams of Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice, Dick Quinlan and Lee Lenfest, and Natasha Rosenbaum and Jessie Gunther. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new […]
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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 are set for 9 and 10 a.m. on Monday, March 18, Thursday, March 21, and Friday, March 22. In-person sessions are planned […]
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4-H offering online info session for aspiring volunteers in March
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers at 6 p.m. Tuesdays, March 19 and 26. Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees also […]
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Augusta church welcomes new full-time minister
The congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta unanimously voted Feb. 11 to call the Rev. Donna Dolham as its next full-time minister. “We are delighted and so fortunate that Rev. Donna will be with us,” said UUCC Board president Michaela Loisel, according to a news release from Nan Bell with the church. […]
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Gardiner area Cub Scouts dissect electronics
GARDINER — Cub Scouts in Pack 672 explored electronics during a recent meeting. They learned by doing — taking apart old computers, copiers, printers, videotape machines, and other devices in order to see what makes them tick. Residents of Gardiner and Pittston donated their broken or outdated electronics to the pack for the youths to […]
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Wiscasset gallery seeks member art
Generations: Legacy of Mentors 2024 runs from May 2 through June 9.
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Washington library to offer free art class on abstract landscape painting
WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library is set to host artist and instructor Karen Jelenfy to teach a free art class on abstract landscape painting. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, in the Bryant Room at Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road. Beginning and experienced artists are welcome. Participants from Jelenfy’s […]
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Maine Youth Climate Corps offers grants up to $10K for youth programs
Applications are due on or before Sunday, March 10.