PORTLAND — The Diocese of Portland plans to send a delegation of youth and their chaperones to the World Youth Day celebration in Lisbon, Portugal, to be held Aug 1-5, 2023. A virtual information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, to introduce the pilgrimage and go over preliminary details for the trip. […]
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University to host student talks about sustainability research
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is scheduled to host Sustainability Lightning Talks, five-minute presentations by Maine students about their sustainability research, from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15. Eight Maine students will present research about various topics, including promoting health in an Indigenous […]
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Leeds society to host open house, holiday sale Dec. 4
The society plans also to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 14 at the Veterans’ Memorial.
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Augusta library to offer Chinese calligraphy class
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Library is scheduled to host a beginner class in Chinese calligraphy at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, via Zoom. Artist Jojo Liu will guide participants in how to hold a brush and write basic strokes. To register for the free event, call the library’s adult reference desk. Space is limited. All materials and […]
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes Nov. 2 winners
FAIRFIELD — Dick Quinlan and Patricia Kick were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Nov. 2 game. Suzon Morrison and David Bourque placed second, and Ed and Joyce Rushton and Paul and Judy Jones, tied for third. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are […]
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Campaign for Ending Hunger launches holiday meals program
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is launching a new fundraising initiative just in time for the holidays. Throughout November and December, the campaign encourages people to donate $5 or more as part of its Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative. “Maine credit unions understand that the holidays can be an especially stressful time,” said […]
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Waterville church members hold diaper drive for local families
WATERVILLE — St. Mark’s Episcopal Church held its annual diaper drive Oct. 25 to benefit the Waterville Essentials Closet, providing supplies for local families that are not available through other benefits like SNAP and WIC. More than 3,000 diapers were collected from church member donations and gathered to pack and deliver the donations. Everyone is […]
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‘Impressions from Nature in Beeswax’ show to open in Gardiner
GARDINER — “Impressions from Nature in Beeswax,” a show of works by Ann Rhinehardt of Vassalboro, is scheduled to be on view Friday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Dec. 24, at the Monkitree, 263 Water St. Rhinehardt’s paintings are a visual expression of her love of nature, exploring organic forms through color, shape, light and shadow. […]
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Waterville site to host Mobile Vet Center Nov. 10
WATERVILLE — The Alfond Youth & Community Center plans to host the Mobile Vet Center from Lewiston Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 126 North St., to offer its care giver support program, Post 9/11 transition team, and assistance with enrolling veterans in the VA health care system and obtaining benefits. Throughout the year, and especially on […]
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Thomas College to host statewide business pitch competition
WATERVILLE — The fifth annual Central Maine Converge and Create Weekend is scheduled to be hosted virtually by the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation from 1 to 4:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, and 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, for the Greenlight Maine Collegiate Business Pitch state-wide college competition at Thomas College. The event is […]