Wiscasset residents plan to commemorate their first Juneteenth on the town’s Common from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 19, with an informal bring-your-own picnic, music, and storytelling. In the tradition of Juneteenth celebrations around the country, it’s a day of sharing stories and food, embracing loved ones, and never forgetting that the price of […]
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Gardiner church to offer Rocky Railway Bible Camp
The Gardiner Nazarene Church invites children to Rocky Railway Bible Camp, a free summer event for children. The camp is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 20-24, at the 6 Nazarene Way church, with a picnic and celebration on Sunday, June 26. Children can participate in Bible-learning activities, play teamwork-building games, […]
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Statewide program to offer free Keep My Customers workshop
New Ventures Maine plans to offer an online, tuition-free website development class, Grow Your Business Online — Keep My Customers at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. The class will cover: Offering exceptional sales and service experiences; and protecting your website: Learn how to protect your customers and your brand. Tools and guidance will be provided […]
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Augusta arboretum to host chamber’s Business After Hours June 22
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours is scheduled to be hosted by Viles Arboretum from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at 153 Hospital St. The event is free and open to chamber members and guests. The chamber organizes free monthly networking receptions for members by pairing with […]
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Winthrop library to kick off speaker series June 22
WINTHROP — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows plans to give a talk at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at the Charles M. Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. The event will kick off the library’s 13th annual Summer Speaker Series. The presentation will focus on the importance of literacy, reading and community; how to […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in July
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: • Monday, July 11, 9 and 10 a.m. • Friday, July 15, 9 and 10 a.m. In person: Lewiston, UMA, 51 Westminster St. […]
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Winthrop soldier recognized for designing national leader’s logo
AUGUSTA — Sgt. 1st Class Alyson Pelletier received an award June 4 for her brand design for the office of the National Guard Bureau senior enlisted advisor. Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, senior advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, presented the award at a Camp Chamberlain ceremony. Pelletier’s design was chosen from […]
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Bishop announces 3 priest assignments
Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the following three priest assignments, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Effective Aug. 1, Fr. Philip Clement is appointed as administrator at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish (Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Oquossoc; St. Luke Church, Rangeley; St. John Church, Stratton; Bell […]
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Association seeks people who served in Army’s 2nd Infantry Division
OLIVIA, N.C. — The Second Infantry Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and its 99th annual reunion, planned for Sept. 28 through Oct. 2 in Kansas City, Missouri, contact Mike Davino at [email protected] or 919-498-1910.
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West Gardiner student honored by Emerson College
BOSTON, Mass. — Cole Alberti of West Gardiner won first place with the “Jess” award, with a prize of $1,400, for Alberti’s improv monologue at the ComEx! Extravaganza at Emerson College. The 2022 ComEx! Extravaganza was held April 24, and participants received feedback from a panel of judges. The “Jess” is awarded yearly to a […]