PORTLAND — In honor of the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 6, parishes around the Diocese of Portland have planned outdoor Eucharistic processions. The feast is often marked by Eucharistic processions, during which the Blessed Sacrament is carried in a monstrance through the church and into the streets. Many also spend time in […]
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Skowhegan church to host takeout dinner
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Vassalboro student graduates from Pa. college
SCRANTON, Pa. — Courtney Anne Keenan of Vassalboro graduated summa cum laude with an associate in science degree in cardiac sonography on May 16 at Lackawanna College. The combined virtual 127th commencement ceremony celebrated both the class of 2020 and 2021. The class of 2020 was invited to participate in the ceremony because the COVID-19 […]
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Area musicians to perform in prizewinners concert
ROCKPORT — Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School plans to hold the Young Stars of Maine prizewinners concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at the Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. The Young Stars of Maine program highlights excellence and commitment in emerging musicians from Maine in eight different categories, representing a diverse array […]
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Unity artist wins art contest with blueberries, boots
LIBERTY — Calla Collins of Unity took top honors this year in Liberty Graphics T-shirts’ 23rd annual art contest. The contest was titled “Art and our Natural Environment.” Her submission was an acrylic painting of freshly-picked blueberries and iconic Maine boots. This $1,000 scholarship art contest is open to all Maine high school seniors. Collins […]
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Birding festival planned for Rangeley Lakes
The third annual Rangeley Birding Festival is scheduled to be held in person from 6 p.m. Thursday, June 10, starting at noon Sunday, June 13. Co-sponsored by Maine Audubon and the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, the festival is to be held at the 2424 Main St. The Rangeley Lakes region is the premier birding destination […]
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Winthrop society to host cemetery caretaker
Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host Anna Carll, cemetery sexton for Manchester, from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10, via Zoom. A business meeting is to follow. At a young age, Carll always looked forward to helping her grandmother in the family cemetery in Durham, according to a news release. She grew to […]
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Bishop visits Knights of Columbus
AUGUSTA — Bishop Robert Deeley stopped at the Maine Knights of Columbus State Convention on Saturday, May 22, at the Senator Inn to offer his personal thanks, and share the gratitude of so many Mainers, for their incredible efforts. The convention, which featured a large number of in-person attendees as well as Knights around the […]
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Franklin County coalition receives $800K grant
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County is to receive a four-year Federal Health Resources & Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Rural Health Care Services Outreach grant. The grant allows the coalition to implement a multi-faceted program designed to improve health outcomes in Greater Franklin County. “This […]
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Local students graduate from Ohio university
CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Three local students received degrees at Cedarville University’s 125th commencement during three separate religious graduation programs April 30 and May 1 in the Doden Field House. Andrew Peterson of Farmingdale was awarded a Bachelor of Arts. Kenan Estes of Sidney earned a Bachelor of Science degree in geology. Julia Stahlnecker of Farmingdale […]