PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation has announced the fourth class of its fellowship, a group of 10 exceptional nonprofit and government leaders from across Maine. The fellowship is designed to strengthen the capacity of leaders and organizations to make changes that can improve the lives of vulnerable Maine people, according to a news […]
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Camden arts, book fair to return in July
Plans are underway for the Summer Harbor Arts & Books Fair, scheduled for the weekend of July 9-10. The event returns after two years of cancellation because to the pandemic. The fair is an opportunity for artists, crafters and makers to exhibit their work on the grounds surrounding the Camden Public Library, according to a […]
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Father of Ayla Reynolds argues against expansion of wrongful death lawsuit
Lawyer for Justin DiPietro asks a judge to set aside new claims against DiPietro and reject efforts to add his sister and mother to the lawsuit against him.
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Waterville issues March 4 parking ban
Waterville Public Works asks that the Concourse and Downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. on Friday, March 4, to allow for snow clean up by the crew. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call the department at 207-680-4744.
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Maine photographer to hold photo project workshops
AUGUSTA — Maine photographer Séan Alonzo Harris’s “Light Confirms My Reality,” a community-based photo project and exhibition in collaboration with faculty and students at the University of Maine at Augusta and the Charles Danforth Gallery, is scheduled to be on view Wednesday, March 9, through Thursday, March 31, at the 46 University Drive gallery. The […]
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Augusta arboretum’s trail-side meal draws hundreds
AUGUSTA — Viles Arboretum’s Table Tour event, held on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, served nearly 300 people, according to a news release from the arboretum. The fundraiser sent participants on a one-mile snowy trek where they could partake of soups, a turkey dinner, tacos and warm cookies, all prepared in the Arboretum’s commercial kitchen […]
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Cony high, middle school lists 2nd quarter honor roll
AUGUSTA — Cony Middle and High School has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Khadeeja Alsaleem, Emily Atigian, Raegan Bechard, Jamison Bragdon, Elijah Brann, Indiya Clarke, Liam Cotnoir,Emma Crosby, Kevin Curtis, Haylee Cyr, Hailey Fischer, Julia Habib, Brianna Harriman and Alexis […]
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UMaine at Farmington writers series to feature Grace Talusan
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is set to present award-winning writer Grace Talusan as the program’s fifth reader of the season. Talusan will read from her work at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 10, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center on South Street. The reading is free and open […]
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Book talk, signing to feature 2 Jefferson authors
Two Jefferson authors, both named Kay, are scheduled to give an informal book talk and book signing at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5. The event is to be held at the Jefferson Market and General Store, 242 Waldoboro Road in Jefferson. “The Last Resort,” penned by Kay Tobler Liss, features a New Yorker who escapes […]
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Winthrop society to hold rag doll party, business meeting
WINTHROP — In observance of March as Women’s History Month, local author Karen Richards Toothaker plans to offer an interactive, make-and-take doll party from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Rag dolls have comforted children and taught them how to care for others throughout […]