The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Composer Award, now in its fourth year, is offering a $25,000 commission with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra through a juried national competition. The 2022 jury includes Pulitzer Prize-winner John Harbison, composer Chen Yi and conductor André Raphel, according to a news release by the foundation, based in Rockland. In its first three […]
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Rockland theater seeks short film submissions
The competition for middle and high school students is open until Oct. 31.
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Ag department invests in taxpayer education, program outreach efforts for farmers, ranchers
Using the Tax Calculator to estimate tax burden webinar set for 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15.
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Winslow student graduates from Park University
Parkville, Mo. — Lana Michelle Gascon of Winslow received a Bachelor of Science degree in interdisciplinary studies this spring from Park University. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Waterville car show raises over $30K for children’s cancer program
WATERVILLE — The eighth annual Cruisin’ for a Cure Car Show was held June 4 at the Lafleur Airport. The event, hosted by New Dimensions Federal Credit Union, raised a record-high amount $20,240, and with the addition of the CO-OP Miracle Match of $10,000, the total is $30,240 for 2022, according to a news release […]
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Phillips teen completes Eagle Project
Robert Butterfield IV of Phillips, a member of Boy Scout Troop 500 in Strong, recently built and donated a wheelchair-accessible picnic table to Shadagee Apartments in Phillips. He has two more badges to complete before he can obtain his Eagle Rank, but his Eagle project is now complete, according to a news release from Sheila […]
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Tidewater Field Farm Day set for Aug. 18
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to hold a free Tidewater Farm field day at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Tidewater Farm demonstration gardens on Presumpscot Point Road in Falmouth. Hands-on demonstrations about deadheading and extending the season include best practices for annuals and perennials, as well as late-season vegetables to […]
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Augusta museum director to present ‘Historic Maine in 3-D’
Bernard Fishman, director of the Maine State Museum in Augusta, plans to present “Historic Maine in 3-D” as the Kennebec Historical Society’s August lecture. The talk is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. in Augusta. The subject is a modern way of looking at a form […]
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Somerville farm to host Lunar Star Party Aug. 13
SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm plans to offer a full moon night, a Lunar Star Party, to experience the wonders of the universe in this extremely special offering on Saturday, Aug. 13, at at 217 Hewett Road. The evening will start with the music of the spheres, the folk trio Stargazing will perform on […]
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Jefferson society offers 2023 calendars, plans Aug. 17, Sept. 10 open houses
Jefferson Historical Society’s 2023 vintage calendar are available for $10 at the Old Jefferson Town House, 7 Gardiner Road, during an open house set for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The BayView Store is the cover photo for the calendar and 60 fully captioned old […]