WATERVILLE — Bruce Rueger of Waterville, vice chair of the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting, was presented the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award Oct. 26 in recognition of his dedication to both the Masons and the programs of Scouting. Richard Nadeau, grand master of Masons in Maine, presented the award at Central Lodge 45 […]
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Youth video contest to promote COVID-19 vaccination
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Maine Department of Education, has launched a new video competition for Maine children to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, following federal recommendation of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11. DHHS and DOE invite Maine youth ages 5 to 17 to submit 30-second […]
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Photographer to discuss visual practice, social justice
ROCKPORT — The latest lecture of the weekly Alumni Lecture Series hosted by Maine Media Workshops + College, “Inside/Out“ is due to feature photographer Lola Flash online from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. Flash will discuss her art, activism and practice, firmly rooted in social justice advocacy around sexual, racial and cultural difference. […]
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Damariscotta organization launches artists’ group
DAMARISCOTTA — The River Arts Artists’ Group seeks new and established artists for monthly get-togethers in a relaxed environment. Attendees are asked to bring a sample of their work, pull up a chair, and join the conversation. The group, with coordinator Elaine Abel, is scheduled to meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, […]
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East Wilton masonic group offers pickup/takeout meal
EAST WILTON — The Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building at 70 Bryant Road plans to host a public pickup/takeout meatloaf meal with pumpkin pie from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Organizers request that meal reservations be made by 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. The cost is $9 for adults […]
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Committee to discuss consumer-owned public utility proposal
DAMARISCOTTA — Details of a proposal to create a nonprofit consumer-owned utility, the Pine Tree Power Company, are scheduled to be presented during the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s online meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. This is an information session and not a forum for debate. All Lincoln County Democrats and unenrolled progressives are […]
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Fairfield Grange member makes lap quilts for veterans
Victor Grange 139 in Fairfield Center recently held a lap quilt drive for benefit veterans. Joyce Green, a member of the Grange, responded to the drive by making five lap quilts. Members decided that those quilts would be given to local veterans.
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Historical society talk to showcase Civil War Winthrop soldier
People can learn about Civil War 1st Lt. Henry Clay Wood, the women who were involved in that war, the uniforms the soldiers wore and much more about residents who heeded the call from President Lincoln during the next Winthrop Maine Historical Society presentation. The talk is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, on […]
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UMaine Extension to offer Recipe to Market online workshop
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Recipe to Market is a multidisciplinary program with topics including business basics, an overview of the specialty food […]