River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work to a juried show, “Land and Sea.” The deadline for entry is 4 p.m. Saturday, May 22, and the show is to run from May 26 to July 3. The theme “Land and Sea” is open to personal interpretation by the artists and can include realistic […]
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Local students earn excellence award at NJ university
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Three local students have earned an award of excellence at Western Governors University. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework. Jennifer Mushero of Oakland and Karen Lane of Waterville both earned awards at the university’s College of Health Professions. Bethanie Farr of Winslow […]
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Online auction to benefit Lewiston theater
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre plans to take its annual spring auction online at thepublictheatre.org starting Monday, May 10, and ending at midnight, Sunday, May 23. The auction features gift certificates and handcrafted items. The pandemic has devastated live performing making the theater’s fundraising events more important than ever. Bidding online is an ultimate win-win […]
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Rangeley arts group to begin 1-act play auditions
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will hold open auditions beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, for a series of small-cast one-act plays to be presented on July 1, 2, 4 and 5 during its One-Act Play Festival. Each play will have a unique director. Plays include “The Reading of the Will,” “Morning of […]
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KVCC to hold virtual commencement May 15
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College plans to virtually graduate 482 students from more than 30 degree and certificate programs at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15. Upon graduating from the college, many students will enter Maine’s workforce in entry-level positions, while others will continue their academic journey at four-year universities. The commencement ceremony will celebrate […]
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Benefit adult spelling bee set for May 15
The virtual event is to be hosted by the Monmouth Community Players.
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Maine Arts Academy recognizes top 10 graduates
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy has announced its top 10 graduates of 2021. Listed in order, they are Dorothy Anne Giroux-Pare, Evelyn Mercier, Nicholas Rhodes, Carina Higgins, Cayla Capara, Leonardo Wilson, Mackenzie Richmond, Tristan Patout, Dawud Bloomstein and Hope Richards. Graduation will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, June 4. The details of the graduation […]
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Briefs
KENNEBUNK Middle school students donate items to shelter Students at Middle School of the Kennebunks recently collected thousands of items for York County Shelter Programs. The project, organized by the seventh-grade Sebago Team, promoted community service among students, who gave 2,334 pairs of socks and 387 bottles of shampoo and conditioner in one of the […]
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WELLS Library expanding hours, allowing patrons to browse Wells Public Library is expanding its hours, allowing a limited number of patrons into the building to browse and check out items at 1434 Post Road. The library is now open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday for indoor browsing and from 5 to […]
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Births
Mid Coast Hospital Isaac Griffin Sturgeon, born April 29 to Mark Griffin Sturgeon and Erin Floy Phillips Sturgeon of Brunswick. Grandparents are Tracy Badershall of Kenduskeag and Andrew and Karen Sturgeon of Topsham. Great-grandparent is Joan Griffin of Bangor. Lucas Carson Taylor, born April 30 to James Howard Taylor and Leah Marie Taylor (Baker) of […]