Organizers of the Hallowell Granite Symposium project have been granted a sponsorship of $5,000 from Kennebec Savings Bank. The symposium is scheduled to take place Sept. 11-19 on the grounds of Stevens Commons. Six Maine sculptors will transform granite blocks quarried in Hallowell into works of art inspired by one of the four “Maine200” Bicentennial […]
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Mosaic Workshop for grieving children slated
WATERVILLE — Hope’s Place for grieving children, a program of Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, plans to offer the art workshop: Create a Mosaic, geared towards children ages 6-18. This activity will give children the opportunity to express their feelings of grief and remember their loved one while creating a beautiful piece of art. The […]
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Symposium to celebrate art, history of Hallowell granite industry
The first Hallowell Granite Symposium is scheduled to take place next month on the grounds of Stevens Commons, adjacent to Erskine Hall on Beech Street in Hallowell. The symposium, free and open to all, is set to begin with an opening reception at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at the new Old South Congregational Church, […]
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University to host corn silage growers meeting
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host an outdoor meeting for corn silage growers from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 9, at Misty Meadows Farm, 308 Hill Road, Clinton. Attendees will be able to examine and learn about corn silage varieties planted at the host farm, and join discussions on seed treatments, weed […]
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Retirement party held for Farmington town maanger
Davis was surprised with a retirement party Friday afternoon, Aug. 27, his last day as Farmington Town Manager.
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Healthy Living for ME observes Pain Awareness Month
The statewide network offers free and low-cost workshops virtually, over the phone, and in person to adults of all ages.
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Oakland student receives Simmons degree
BOSTON — Katiann Carey of Oakland earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, graduating cum laude from Simmons University.
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Winthrop society to host online historic photo presentation Sept. 9
WINTHROP — Kevin Johnson, photo archivist for the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, is scheduled to present “Winthrop Maine: The Postcard View — Selections from the Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company” from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. The presentation is to be held via Zoom. The slide show and talk will include […]
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Timber harvesting, hauling businesses offered webinar
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency plans to present a webinar on the Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. This webinar is for operators in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. The organization aids businesses […]
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Educare Central Maine launches Lab School & Learning Hub
Educare Central Maine exceeded its initial goal of $250,000 to launch its Lab School and Learning Hub at a fundraiser on Aug. 17 in Belgrade, according to a news release. The event drew more than 120 supporters of early care and education, including Gov. Janet Mills, who spoke about the importance of expanding quality care […]