Finding Our Voices, grassroots, survivor-powered nonprofit, has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Maine Community Foundation. The money, according to Patrisha McLean, founder/president of Finding Our Voices, is “to help bridge the gaps in support for Maine’s women domestic violence survivors,” according to a news release from McLean. “This very generous grant from such […]
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Association to host Preservation Party in Dresden Sept. 10
Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual dinner and auction, Preservation Party, is set for Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Pownalborough Court House, 23 Court House Road in Dresden. Cocktails begin at 4 p.m. with appetizers and music by jazz guitarists Neil Lamb and David Lawlor. After the catered three-course Italian dinner, auctioneer Kaja Veilleux of Thomaston […]
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Open Book Players to hold children’s program auditions in Wales Aug. 27
‘Frantick Frogs and Other Frankly Fractured Folktales’ will be presented Sept. 29 and Oct. 1.
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New Ventures Maine to hold free classes in September
Program areas include career, business and financial education.
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Inn to host Damariscotta Open Mic fundraiser Aug. 26
Damariscotta Open Mic is scheduled from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, to showcase a diverse mix of music and verse in the Long Barn at Inn Along the Way’s, Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. Artist performances, Inn tours and hay field walks are all part of the ambiance at this by-donation open mic fundraiser in […]
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Waterville church seeks vendors/crafters for Nov. 4 holiday fair
WATERVILLE — Organizers seek nine more vendors/crafters for the Saturday, Nov. 4, Holiday Fair at Pleasant St. United Methodist Church at 61 Pleasant St. At least 350 fair attendees are predicted, according to a news release from Sheila Bacon. The cost is $25 and includes a six-foot table, two chairs, and at least five-foot by […]
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Emerson College student from Readfield participates in ‘Cabaret’ production
BOSTON — Emerson College student Kailey Pelletier of Readfield took part in the Emerson Stage production of “Cabaret,” performed April 20-22 in the Cutler Majestic Theatre. The musical takes place in a Berlin nightclub in the late 1920s and is a story about the danger of complacency during adversity. Pelletier, majoring in stage and production […]
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Maine Authors Book Festival to be held in Thomaston Aug. 26
THOMASTON — Maine Authors Publishing plans to host its fourth annual book festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 12 High St. Forty-eight authors will be in attendance to sign and sell their books. The event will also include a children’s area hosted by the Coastal Children’s Museum, presentations, raffles, […]
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Color Me United 5K set for Farmington Aug. 26
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to host its seventh annual Color Me United 5K at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, in the Narrow Gauge Cinema parking lot at 15 Front St. The cost is $40 for individuals and $35 per person for teams with five-plus people. Prices go up if […]
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Farmington church to raffle off 2 quilts
All proceeds will support the church’s community service, outreach and youth programs.