The Auburn Public Library will host horror/suspense author Gretchen McNeil via Zoom from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6. McNeil plans to discuss how her life in the arts has influenced her life in becoming a writer. Prior to writing, she spent time as a child dancer, trained opera singer, circus performer, and cartoon […]
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Augusta to hold education visioning forums
The Augusta School Department will hold four virtual public forums focused on trends in school design, and role model schools. The first trends forum will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, and the second at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 6. The role model forum is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Monday, May […]
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UMF holds Arts Night, symposium
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington campus community recently celebrated its annual UMF Arts Night and Symposium festivities. Most events were presented and viewed virtually. The event kicked off on April 19, with UMF’s popular Arts Night, a rich collection of creative events. The evening celebration included individual exhibitions and “Unusual Articles,” the […]
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KVCC to offer free summer course to Maine high school students
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College is offering free college courses to eligible Maine high school students this summer as part of the Maine Community College System’s Early College and Momentum from the Start programs. The Early College program allows juniors and seniors to enroll in one free summer course at KVCC to earn credits […]
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‘Wild Things’ exhibit on view until May 22
River Arts in Damariscotta opened April 21 with the first juried show of 2021, “Wild Things.” This exhibition will run until May 22. Professional art, architecture and design writer Jorge Arango served as juror and selected works of 78 artists from the 111 submitted. Artists were invited to interpret the theme “Wild Things” in their […]
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Catholic youth program to be offered this summer
Hundreds of Maine teens and children can participate in a weeklong Catholic youth program for grades 1 to 12. Totus Tuus will be presented in 10 Maine communities this summer. The program is organized by the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Vocations. Teams of men and women, including seminarians and college students, are hired each […]
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Tick survey reports first findings, seeks citizen scientists
ORONO — The Maine Forest Tick Survey at the University of Maine has issued its 2020 Citizen Science Results Report for nine southern and coastal counties in the state, and is seeking forest landowners to be part of its citizen science research program this summer. To understand the growing risks of tick-borne diseases in Maine […]
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Academy to display student artwork in Hallowell
Visual artists from Maine Arts Academy in Sidney will showcase and sell their works during May at Slate’s Restaurant, 161 Water St., Hallowell. There will be an artists’ reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 2. Students will display art from a variety of mediums. All proceeds from the art sales will go directly […]
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In-person Travis Mills Walk-athon to return May 19
AUGUSTA — A labor of love and service at St. Michael School will return next week after shifting to become a virtual event last year because of the pandemic. The annual St. Michael School and Travis Mills Walk-athon will be held inside and outside the school on Wednesday, May 19. In 2020, an exercise challenge […]
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VA to hold virtual veteran town hall May 4
AUGUSTA — VA Maine Healthcare System will hold a discussion about the utilization of new technologies in health care with VA Maine providers and veterans, and will provide the latest updates on the COVID-19 vaccine and its planning efforts, at a 3-4 p.m. virtual veteran town hall Tuesday, May 4. Those who join via Webex […]