FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is scheduled to host award-winning writer Deesha Philyaw as the first reader of the season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16. Philyaw’s short story collection, “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies,” was awarded the 2021 Pen/Faulkner Award for Fiction and the 2021 Story Prize, […]
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Windsor veterans to be honored with new memorial dedication
The Board of Selectmen in 2017 approved raising funds for a new monument for Windsor residents who enlisted to join the Armed Forces. The board, Town Manager Theresa Haskell, Cemetery Sexton Joyce Perry, and Cemetery Committee members established a Veteran’s Memorial Committee and a Veteran’s Memorial Fund Raising Committee to begin the project. “We are […]
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Masons to offer take out/pickup meal in East Wilton Sept 18
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Nursing honor society inducts news members, lauds graduates
FORT KENT — Twenty-four current University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing students were inducted into the UMFK Nursing Honor Society, and 40 December 2021 nurse graduates were recognized at a special ceremony held Aug. 17 in the Fox Auditorium. Those welcomed into the nursing honor society included: Shaza Al Dabbas of Wexford, Pennsylvania; Valerie […]
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Camden library to host International Dot Day Sept. 15
The public is invited to celebrate International Dot Day from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. Children’s librarian Miss Amy will facilitate a collaborative community art project outdoors in the library’s Children’s Garden. All ages are welcome to participate, and art supplies will be provided […]
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Hospice bereavement series to offer clay workshop in Waterville
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer “Working with Clay” as part of a series of workshops for those grieving the death of a loved one. The workshop is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the Hospice Community Center Healing Garden at 304 Main St. in Waterville. Malley Weber will lead a […]
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Elm City Bridge Club names Tuesday’s winners
FAIRFIELD — Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club Aug. 31 were Karen Torrey and Barbara Terhune. Ed and Joyce Rushton placed second, Di Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third, and Suzon Morrison and David Bourque placed fourth. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are […]
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NAMI to offer 2 new online educational presentations
HALLOWELL — NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families, has opened registration for two new educational presentations. “Supporting Safety + Well-Being in Our Young People,” with Krystel Thyrring, Youth Mental Health Programs director at NAMI Maine, is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 […]
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Central Maine Striders to hold fall classic 10K Oct. 10
The Central Maine Striders plans to host its second annual Fall Classic 10K on Sunday, Oct. 10, in Waterville. The race will start and end at Quarry Road Recreation Area, near the yurt, at 300 Quarry Road. No dogs or strollers will be allowed in the race. This race is for runners only. Registration pricing […]
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Rangeley church plans circa 1920s historical service
RANGELEY — The Church of the Good Shepherd plans to hold a circa 1920s historical service at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 2614 Main St., Rangeley. The event is part of the church’s centennial anniversary celebration: “The Shepherd’s Arms — 100 Years of Reaching Out in Love.” The service will feature the liturgy that […]