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Maine Music Society to hold auditions for 2021-22 season
AUBURN — The Maine Music Society plans to hold auditions for the 2021-22 season on Thursday, Sept. 2. Interested singers should email the new artistic director, Richard Nickerson at [email protected]. Include a brief statement about previous choral experience, if applicable. No experience is required. Note that society singers must be fully vaccinated. Auditions for the […]
Elm City Bridge Club winners named
FAIRFIELD — Winners Aug. 24 at the Elm City Bridge Club, formerly the Fairfield Nonsanctioned Bridge Club, were Jeannie Reiling and Lynne Kerschener. Ken Harvey and Di Bishop placed second, Ed and Joyce Rushton placed third, and Paul and Judy Jones placed fourth. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial […]
Hallowell library displays bicentennial fashion exhibit
HALLOWELL — The Vaughan Woods and Historic Homestead and the Hubbard Free Library have teamed to create a display of women’s clothing styles and accessories. The fashion exhibit is scheduled to be on display through September at the 115 Second St. library. The layers of clothing were not only a fashion statement but a source […]
UMF arts center to kick off 10th anniversary season
The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus plans to kick off its 10th anniversary season with two art exhibition openings and a celebration of Emery’s 10 years of fostering community and the arts. Shown is “Incoming” by Ellis Johnson Contributed photo FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center, located […]
Foundation seeks land protection grant proposals
The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Land Protection grant program seeks proposals from organizations and projects dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect to the outdoors. The Maine Land Protection grant program provides funds for land acquisition or land conservation easement projects. “The Maine outdoors is a uniquely special place, and we believe all of […]
Chamber of Commerce holds Golf Classic
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce recently announced the winners of the 28th annual Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic. The event was held on Aug. 18th at Mingo Springs Golf Course. This year’s winning teams are as follows: Men’s A Division — First Place: Jamie Eastlack, Brad Stokes, Curtis Haley and Jeff Richard […]
Edward Little class of 1951 postpones 70th reunion
AUBURN — The Edward Little High School Class of 1951 is postponing its 70-year reunion on Sunday, Aug. 29 at Lost Valley because of the recent upturn of the COVID-19 pandemic and its Delta variant. The regular monthly luncheon is scheduled to be held Thursday, Aug. 26 at The Village Inn in Auburn.
MaineGeneral Health residents volunteer at Spectrum Generations
WATERVILLE — Spectrum Generations’ Muskie Community Center recently welcomed nine MaineGeneral Health residents to the center to learn about the organization’s programs and spend the day volunteering. During the event, Victoria Abbott, Spectrum Generations’ community engagement director, spoke with the residents about Meals on Wheels, Bridges Home Services Adult Day Program, Medicare Counseling, and Aging […]
Almost Alumni program at UMF helps former students complete their dreams of a college degree
To help individuals still earn their degree, Ashley Montgomery, assistant dean at the University of Maine at Farmington, has created Almost Alumni. This UMF outreach program seeks to connect with students who had been close to completing their undergraduate studies and assist them on a case-by-case basis, according to a news release from the university. […]