WATERVILLE — The Colby College Museum of Art has acquired a story quilt, “Coming to Jones Road #4: Under A Blood Red Sky” (2000), by American artist, activist, teacher and children’s book author Faith Ringgold. The quilt is scheduled to go on view in April in the Colby Museum’s Alfond-Lunder Family Pavilion. It joins another […]
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Coalition plans 3 walk-in vaccines clinics for adults
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition plans to host several COVID-19 upcoming walk-in vaccine clinics for adults. The first is scheduled for 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Jay Town Office, 340 Main St. Subsequent clinics are taking place from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 13, at the University of Maine […]
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Skowhegan auxiliary to recognize 1st responders, National Guard
SKOWHEGAN — Peter’s Shortier American Legion Auxiliary Unit 16 plans to host a free grab-and-go ham or turkey sub meal luncheon on Monday, April 11, for Skowhegan first responders and National Guard members in appreciation for all they do for the community, according to a news release from the auxiliary. The meal will be held […]
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‘Farm Tools Project’ exhibit to open at 2 Waterville locations
Waterville Creates’ “The Farm Tools Project,” an exhibition at Ticonic Gallery, at 10 Water St., Suite 106, and the Railroad Square Cinema Lobby, at 17 Railroad Square, is scheduled to open Monday, April 11. It will be on view through June 17. A visual exploration of the use of hand tools on small farms in […]
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Virtual poetry reading to focus on consent, intimacy
“SexyTime,” a poetry collection that explores themes of consent and intimacy, is scheduled to be read by award-winning poet Lynne Schmidt from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 11, virtually via Zoom. Afterward, attendees can participate in a conversation led by Bridget McAlonan, prevention education coordinator from the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Service, according […]
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UMaine talk to cover invasive emerald ash borer
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is hosting a talk on bringing together diverse interests to slow the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer and protect Maine’s ash trees. The talk is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 11, at 107 Norman […]
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One Faith Quartet to provide Palm Sunday concert in Auburn
The One Faith Quartet plans to present a free concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 10 at the Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court St. in Auburn. The group features Ryan Bryant, Bob Manchester, Marc Laplante and Mike Parkin. Bryant and Laplante formerly sang with the regional, interdenominational cantata group, Delta Heart, and Bryant also […]
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UMaine at Farmington seniors to exhibit capstone artwork
Local students include those from New Gloucester, Chesterville, Gardiner, Troy.
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Palermo library to hold drive-up chili fundraiser
The Palermo Community Library is sponsoring a drive-up chili fundraiser, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the 2789 Route 3 library. The cost is $7 for a meal with homemade chili (spicy, mild or meatless), according to a news release from the library. Orders will be accepted by calling 207-993-2040, […]
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Leeds society plans spring historical walks
Members of the Leeds Historical Society plan to offer spring walks on weekend days to explore some locations of historical note in town. The following walks are scheduled. A tour of Keene’s Corner is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9. From an early store run by John Keene who sold spirituous liquors, among other […]