PITTSFIELD — Members of Venture Crew 2713, Scout Troop 428 and Cub Scout Pack 428 held a Scouting for Food event Nov. 6 at Bud’s Shop-n-Save. Scouting for Food, established in 1985, is an ongoing annual program of the Boy Scouts of America that involves collecting food for local food banks. The project is rooted […]
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Skowhegan center to offer grab-and-go Thanksgiving meal
The Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department is scheduled to host its annual Thanksgiving Day meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25. The event is to be held at the Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive in Skowhegan. The free grab-and-go package, which includes a fully cooked traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey, is […]
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Pittsfield student takes part in Emerson College production
BOSTON — Emily Curtis of Pittsfield is one of the Emerson College students who participated in Emerson Stage’s production of “The Late Wedding” in conjunction with its 2021-2022 season. Curtis is majoring in writing and lit publishing, and is a member of the class of 2022. The show ran Sept. 23-26 in the Jackie Liebergott […]
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Augusta tech center recognizes professionals for October
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has named its professionals of the month for October. Jamison Bragdon resides in Augusta. He is a senior from Cony High School in Augusta enrolled for the second year in the business academy program. He has enjoyed learning things in the academy that are outside the scope of his […]
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UMaine to display local students’ artwork
ORONO — The 2021 University of Maine senior art exhibition is scheduled to open Friday, Nov. 19, in Lord Hall. It features more than 60 works by 10 students. “Overture” includes paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, digital artworks and mixed media pieces by seniors in a studio art class led by professor of art James Linehan. […]
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Square dancing club extends invitation to join group
WATERVILLE — Because of the unexpected response of people wanting to join its Tuesday night square dancing lessons, the Central Maine Square Dance Club has extended the invitation for two more weeks. The group is meant to be fun and welcoming, with a new program that is more relaxed and personal, for couples or singles […]
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Center to offer online college planning sessions
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: • Monday, Nov. 22 at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon.; • Monday, Nov. 29 at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon.; • Tuesday, Nov. […]
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UMaine center to host talk on storytelling Nov. 22
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is scheduled to host a talk, from 3 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, about how storytelling can inform collaboration and vice versa. Storytelling has been around for as long as human history. While scientists traditionally use storytelling […]
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Wilson Scholars Program names fall student researchers
The University of Maine at Farmington Michael Wilson Scholars Program has named six outstanding student researchers as Wilson Scholars for this fall. Established in 2006, the selective program directly connects students with faculty mentors to promote the highest level of scholarship as students explore dynamic local, national and international research topics. This semester’s Wilson Scholars […]
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Farmington Grange seeks crafters for holiday fairs
Farmington Grange seeks crafters for a series of holiday fairs. The fairs are scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 20, Dec. 4 and Dec. 18, at the 124 Bridge St. grange hall. Tables are available for a fee. Refreshments will be available for a donation. Vendors wishing to rent space should call a […]