BRUNSWICK — Less than a week after making the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Midcoast Tree Festival in Brunswick because of the pandemic, organizers have come up with a creative way to bring holiday joy to the community while raising money for All Saints Parish (St. John’s School), Spectrum Generations’ Meals on Wheels program, […]
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Richmond fair one of few this year for crafters, customers
Several craft shows, popular with holiday shoppers looking for unique items, have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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School outing clubs face obstacles during COVID-19 pandemic
Brunswick-based Teens to Trails has awarded trips to clubs at Cony, Gardiner Area and Maranacook Community High schools, hoping to help students explore the outdoors.
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Experts, scholars and published authors available for Zoom presentations
Free online Zoom presentations on a variety of Shakespearean topics are now available through the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship to educators, schools, libraries, community groups, and service clubs seeking supplemental programming for students and members. Available topics include “Shakespeare and the Law” “Shakespeare and Medicine,” “The Science of Shakespeare,” “Shakespearean Performance,” “An Introduction to the Shakespeare […]
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Despite pandemic, central Maine shops still full of heart on Small Businesses Saturday
Merchants at multiple small businesses said they’re trying to strike a balance in the pandemic between drawing enough shoppers to have a decent holiday sales season, but not so many shoppers all at the same time.
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Second edition of KLT’s hiking guide available Dec. 1
The Kennebec Land Trust has announced the publication of the second edition of its “The Kennebec Land Trust Hiking Guide: Take A Hike!” According to a news release from the land trust, the second edition of “Take a Hike!” features 50 miles of trails and includes 12 new properties, as well as updates to the […]
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After six-month wait, Richmond moving to next step of RSU 2 withdrawal process
If Regional School Unit 2 approves the revised agreement from the town, the next step in the town’s effort to leave the school district would be a review by the Maine Department of Education.
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As coronavirus alters typical holiday plans, Richmond-area residents create new Thanksgiving traditions
While some still gathered en masse, many people found different ways to celebrate in smaller ways and even without turkey as the centerpiece of the traditional meal.
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Though some lined up early, pandemic brings shorter Black Friday crowds in Augusta
Some hardy shoppers camped out overnight in front of shops at the Marketplace at Augusta, while others rolled up just before doors opened to take advantage of deals.
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Parade of Lights Grand Marshals celebrated
Children’s Discovery Museum recognizes Steve and Tammy Diaz, Hanna Campbell and Joan Sciartilli.