The Palermo Community Library Board of Trustees has expressed its appreciation for the time and effort Sharon Nichols has dedicated to the library as a board member and chair since 2014. As a result of her considerable efforts, she leaves an indelible mark on the library, both in function and form. Functionally, she elevated the […]
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Lawrence Junior High School lists first-quarter honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence Junior High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 7 — High honors: Marley Peaslee, Leah Tibbetts, Stephen Peabody, Jack Pelletier, Trevor Dennis, Joshua Smith, London Wilkie, Ping Ping Jiang, Jenna Lawe, Kierra Moody, Tucker St. Jarre, Charlee Matthews and […]
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Skowhegan Box of Joy program collects more than 140 boxes of goods
SKOWHEGAN — In 2016, Elyse Wilson of Christ the King Parish in Skowhegan read a short notice about a program called Box of Joy, which helps provide boxes full of gifts to mission children in South America who have never received Christmas presents before. The decision to bring the program to Skowhegan has inspired generosity […]
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Union library to host Wardens who will talk about Iceland trip
UNION — Vose Library’s patrons and friends are invited to the Vose or Virtual Wednesday series featuring Tim and Laurie Warden of Appleton at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, via Zoom. The Wardens invite you to come along on a three-week driving tour of the starkly beautiful country of Iceland. From the isolated Westfjords, to […]
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Unity to host celebration with Festival of Trees, Yuletide Parade of Lights, more
Unity Business Exchange will celebrate its 6th annual Yuletide Celebration with a four-day series of events. The celebration will begin as holiday spirit fills the room at the Star In The West Lodge #85 Masonic Lodge with its first Yuletide Festival of Trees from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 2-4, and […]
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Lecturer to talk about lifting holiday spirits Dec. 6
Dustin J. Pari will give a lecture on How to be a Festive Soul: Happy Nonsense at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, via Zoom, hosted by Auburn Public Library. The title says it all. If you are struggling with the holiday blues and are looking for a little yuletide boost, this is the lecture for […]
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Winslow High School names first-quarter honor students
Winslow High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Evan Bourget, Tyler Brockway, Grace Campbell, Carrina Chen, Corey Eyster, Emma Farnham, Landen Gillis, Brady Goodwin, Faustina Harriet and Megan Huesers. Also, Alaina Lambert, Lanie Latham, Kristopher Loubier, Ryan Martin, […]
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Wesserunsett Arts Council announces a play at the Skowhegan Opera House
SKOWHEGAN — “Not On This Night” by Evelyn Jones, a play set during the darkest part of World War II, will be staged at 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Skowhegan Opera House, at 225 Water St. The cast will include Emily West of Waterville plays Jacqueline Brulet, Charlie Staples of Skowhegan […]
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Maine Children’s Home raising money for Christmas Program on Giving Tuesday
Funds will help purchase educational STEAM toys and hands-on kits.
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Wilton children’s museum announces return of ball blower, blanket fort exhibits
WILTON — A staple now for many families in the western Maine region, the Western Maine Play Museum at 561 Main St. has been creating stimulating experiences and environments that are interactive, engaging, and fun since 2019. Now entering its third year, the museum is in the process of bringing back some popular exhibits, adding […]