The Camden Public Library and Maine Coast Workshop invite the public to attend a special online presentation by world-renowned wood carving master Alexander Grabovetskiy at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 16. Maine Coast Workshop is hosting Grabovetskiy at its studio in Camden for a five-day immersion workshop. This Zoom event is a unique opportunity for the […]
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Diocese lifts dispensation from obligation to attend Mass
PORTLAND — Effective Father’s Day weekend, June 19-20, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has lifted the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation throughout the state of Maine. Issued because of the pandemic, the dispensation has been in place for Maine Catholics since March 18, 2020. In […]
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Searsmont student graduates from Bryant University
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Kylie Nelson of Searsmont graduated May 22 with a Bachelor of Science in business administration degree in team and project management at Bryant University’s 158th commencement ceremony.
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Virtual event to focus on veteran education
A veteran education virtual event is to be held from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, to provide an overview of the various benefits and resources available to Maine veterans. Representatives from the Togus VA Regional Office will talk about VA Home Loans, the healthcare system and veterans services. The information presented can assist […]
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Coalition to hold June mobile health unit events
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition has announced its upcoming schedule of free mobile health unit events, in which a variety of health screenings and education will be offered. Screenings include blood pressure and cholesterol checks, as well as body composition analysis. The June schedule is as follows: • Wednesday, June 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., IGA, […]
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Lawrence High names top 10 seniors
Zachary Delile has been named valedictorian, and Anna Blomerth salutatorian.
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Oakland area schools to begin youth summer meals program
Regional School Unit 18 (Oakland, China, Belgrade, Sidney and Rome) is sponsoring a USDA Summer Meals Program for Kids. The school district plans to offer free breakfast and lunch meals from Monday, June 14 through Aug. 13, weekdays at sites throughout the district. The program will follow federal regulations of “non-congregate” meal service. Parents/guardians and […]
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East Wilton masons plan takeout/pickup dinner
Phone-in meal reservations are requested by June 15.
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Gardiner church to offer Bible school
GARDINER — Winter Street Baptist Church, 32 Winter St., is to hold a “Concrete & Cranes” vacation Bible school from 8:45 a.m. to noon June 21-25 for grades 5-8. For more information or to obtain a registration form, call the church office at 207-582-2818 or email [email protected]. A limited number of spaces are available.
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Bowdoin recognizes Hallowell student for academic excellence
BRUNSWICK — Katherine Aiello McKee of Hallowell, a member of the Bowdoin College class of 2022, received the Dante Prize in Italian Studies, Jasper Jacob Stahl Fellowship for the Study of Mediterranean Antiquity and Adventurer Prize, during the college’s 25th annual Honors Day May 14. The event acknowledges the exceptional academic accomplishments of students and […]