The 151st Union Fair — Maine Wild Blueberry Festival is scheduled this year to move from the third Saturday in August, to Wednesday through Sunday, July 27-31. Although the agricultural fair will be shortened from eight days to five there still will be eight days of events. From Sunday through Thursday, July 24-28, Harness Racing […]
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Bremen library to host Senate candidates’ night
The Bremen Library plans to host Democratic candidates for state Senate District 13 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at 204 Waldoboro Road in Bremen. David Levesque of Newcastle and Cameron Reny of Bristol are running to be the Democratic nominee for the Senate seat in the primary election on Tuesday, June 14, according to […]
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Monmouth student receives MPA Principal’s Award
Alexa Allen of Monmouth, a senior at Monmouth Academy, is receiving the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Ted Finn. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Monmouth Academy, Alexa has distinguished herself […]
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Farmington native, UMF senior to launch 1st published book
University of Maine at Farmington senior Carrie Close is launching her first published book in April, and will march in the university’s 2022 commencement ceremony in May when she graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. Her book, “What Have I Done?,” is a collection of poems and short stories published […]
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Camden library to host author of ‘SEAWARD: A Lyrical Memoir’
As part of the Camden Public Library’s celebration of both National Poetry Month and Maritime Month in April, the library plans to host writer Nick Stone for an online event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7. He will introduce his new book, “SEAWARD: A Lyrical Memoir.” The program will include both true-to-life stories and readings […]
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Health network announces April workshop schedule
Adult Mainers can register for Healthy Living for ME’s free and low-cost workshops. Four workshops are scheduled to launch in April: HealthMatters, Better Health Now with Pain, the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and Better Health Now with Diabetes, according to a news release from the network. “Every step someone makes towards improving their health and […]
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Sidney arts academy to hold 10-minute play festival
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy Theater students plan to present their sixth annual Ten Minute Play Festival at 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 6 and 7, at Alumni Hall on the MeAA campus at 11 Goldenrod Lane. The evenings will include four original plays written, directed and performed by MeAA Theater students, according to […]
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Hallowell church’s silent auction to benefit Ukraine citizens
The Cox Memorial United Methodist Church in Hallowell plans to hold a silent auction for the benefit of UMCOR at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 4, at 29 Middle St. All proceeds will go to provide essentials to the citizens of Ukraine. The sale will close 15 minutes after the closing of the 10 a.m. church […]
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Union library program to cover Freedom wild bird rehab center
Vose Library’s next Vose or Virtual Wednesday program is scheduled to feature Laura Suomi-Lecker at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, via Zoom. Suomi-Lecker is the education and outreach coordinator and longtime volunteer with Avian Haven Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center in Freedom. She is also the technical director at Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District, […]
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MMTC announces results of Local Skills Championships
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Technical Center held its first time ever Local Skills Week March 15 to 18. Every student from the center competed in the Local Skills Championships. The skills championships included 52 individual competitions in technical and leadership skills. Students attend MMTC from Harvest Christian Academy (home-schooled), Lawrence High School in Fairfield, Maine Academy […]