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 […]
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Maine parishes to host sacrament of reconciliation
PORTLAND — Catholics plan to hold the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) from Monday through Friday, April 4-8, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. During “The Light is On for You” initiative, confessions are offered on multiple evenings across the state. To search by county for a church offering the […]
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Rangeley arts group plans storytelling workshops
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has received a grant from the Onion Foundation to host storytelling workshops, which are scheduled to be held twice a month with an opportunity to perform monthly. Participants can craft their story with Rangeley Lakes Regional School English Teacher Tim Straub. Participants should come to the workshop with some […]
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Educational center to offer virtual college planning sessions in April
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: • Tuesday, April 19 at 10 and 11 a.m.; • Wednesday, April 20 at 9 and 10 a.m., and 6 and 7 p.m.; • […]
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Arts commission announces poetry competition winners
The Maine Poetry Out Loud competition hosted its second year of virtual recitations organized by the Maine Arts Commission. Ten students rose through the ranks of school-wide and regional contests to compete in the Maine State Final in early March, according to a news release from the commission. Sofya Lantratova, a senior from George Stevens […]