The University of Maine at Farmington has announced its Fall 2023 Michael Wilson scholars and fellows and their research projects. This semester’s student researchers includes Katherine Berube from Houlton, Riley Boucher from Williston, Vermont; Shaina Fusco from Reading, Massachusetts; Sadie Gray from Saco, Gillean Hamilton from Euclid, Ohio; Rain Smith from Eliot, Sean Tenney from […]
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Daughters of Isabella group installs new officers
SKOWHEGAN — Daughters of Isabella No. 441 of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church held its installation of officers Sept. 3 for a two-year term. The ceremony was held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Parish Hall. Diane Turcotte-Culleton was mistress of ceremony, and State Regent Denise Ducharme was installing officer. The jewels were presented by […]
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Blue Christmas Ceremony set for Oakland Dec. 21
OAKLAND — The ShineOnCass Foundation is set to host its third annual Blue Christmas Ceremony for grieving families and friends, and those who support them, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21. The ceremony will be held on the Winter Solstice — the longest and darkest night of the year — at the Oakland Gazebo […]
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Damariscotta’s River Arts seeks artists for ‘New Works’ show
Submissions can be delivered to the gallery until the Jan. 13 deadline.
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club The Elm City Duplicate bridge resumed Dec. 12. Ken Harbvey and Narasha Rosenbaum tied with Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice for first place. Ed and Joyce Rushton finished third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Dec. 18-25
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Dec. 18-25
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Capital Area Technical Center recognizes November professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its November professionals of the month. Parker Sergent, a resident of Augusta and senior at Cony High School, is making waves both academically and athletically in the local community. As a dedicated student enrolled in the Business Academy, he has thrived in the college-like environment, honing his […]
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Extension offers free virtual nutrition course beginning Jan. 3
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to hold a nine-session virtual nutrition class for young adults aged 19-25 and adults with young children. The course, “Eating Smart, Being Active,” runs from Wednesday, Jan. 3, through the end of February. The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to make […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston in January
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: • Thursday, Jan. 4, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and noon; • Friday, Jan. 5, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. […]
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Bamboo fly rod hybrid presentation set for Dec. 20
Downeast Trout Unlimited plans to host a hybrid presentation by Bob Bechtold at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20. Bechtold, who will share his experience building a bamboo fly rod, will cover each step of the process. Bechtold was introduced to fishing before entering grade school by his grandmother. He began fly fishing in the ’80s. […]