In culmination of their fall semester course, 12 University of Maine at Augusta students have created a large-scale collaborative comic. The project is an adaptation of a Louise Dickinson Rich story as part of an integrated English and art course, “Wham! Bang! Pow! Graphic Storytelling in Form and Practice.” The art exhibition will be on […]
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Camden film club to discuss ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’
This month, the Camden Public Library’s Friday Film Club gets into the spirit of the holiday season by watching and discussing the 2017 film “The Man Who Invented Christmas.” Participants should watch the film prior to the discussion. The group is scheduled to meet on Zoom at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. To request the […]
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Rockland ArtLab offers free visual journaling workshop to students
ROCKLAND — High school students can learn about techniques for visual journaling in a free drop-in workshop, led by Arts@Work mentor Alexis Iammarino, set for 2-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. The session will be held at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art’s ArtLab, 21 Winter St. Participants can exchange ideas about how to create a […]
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Invigorating is how one dipper describes Polar Bear Dip on Clearwater Lake in Industry
The annual Polar Bear Dip on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Clearwater Lake in Industry was a family affair for some.
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Mt. Blue High School names honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School recently named the following students to its first-quarter honor roll of the 2021-22 academic year. Highest Honors: Tate Abbott, Luke Allen, Madison Allen, Warren Allen, Rosabelle Armstrong, Brittany Bailey, Trey Bailey, Cole Baker, Valerie Barker, Abigail Bartlett, Elias Bartlett, Hunter Beach, Ashton Beaudoin, Grace Bell, Levi Bogar, Savanna Bowen, […]
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Lawrence High School names honor roll students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-2022 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Kay Belanger, Gage Boudreau, Michael Brown, Sage Brown, Brandon Butler, Amelia Charland, Jesse Dixon, Mikala Ferland, Lucas Ferreira, Blair Fortin, Olivia Getchell, Trey Goodwin, Alexis Gordon, Emily Hagerty, […]
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Farmingdale firm seeks donations for food pantry, homeless shelter
FARMINGDALE — Gosline Retirement Planning has set its open house for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at 633 Maine Ave. During the event, the staff will collect non-perishable food donations for Chrysalis Place in Gardiner, and items for the the Bread of Life Homeless Shelter in Augusta. Some item suggestions include twin-size […]
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NAMI Maine support groups help with winter and holiday blues
HALLOWELL – Recognizing that many people struggle with depression during the holidays and winter months, NAMI Maine offers several online and in-person support groups for people with mental health challenges and their family members. NAMI Maine support groups are peer led and provide an opportunity to share experiences and gain support from other group members. […]
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Jackman school assembly recognizes essay winners
JACKMAN — Seventh grader Bryn Clausen and junior Tommy Sylvester were recognized at a recent Forest Hills school assembly on Nov. 18. Students in grades 6-12 were invited to participate in an essay writing contest. For the Patriot’s Pen contest (grades 6-8), the theme was “How Can I Be a Good American?” For the Voice […]
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Gardiner talk to showcase presidential visits to Maine
The Kennebec Historical Society’s December presentation will feature Author Mac Smith who will discuss his book “Maine’s Hail to the Chief.” The presentation is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Christ Episcopal Church, 2 Dresden Ave., Gardiner. Smith will briefly discuss all 20 presidential visits to Maine but will concentrate on the […]