GARDINER — “Impressions from Nature in Beeswax,” a show of works by Ann Rhinehardt of Vassalboro, is scheduled to be on view Friday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Dec. 24, at the Monkitree, 263 Water St. Rhinehardt’s paintings are a visual expression of her love of nature, exploring organic forms through color, shape, light and shadow. […]
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Stations of the Crib event moved to Dec. 11, now virtual
AUGUSTA — The Stations of the Crib, originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 6, has been moved to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, and is scheduled to be presented virtually via Zoom with no in-person option. To register and receive the Zoom link, email Ruth Warren at [email protected]. The Stations of the Crib, similar to the […]
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New Ventures Maine to offer tuition-free workshops, classes
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine has scheduled tuition-free online workshops and classes for November. Classes are designed to help people in Maine start a business, build a career and manage money. Classes are offered at evening and day times; some are one session only and others span multiple sessions; a few classes are self-paced. The […]
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Maine Women’s Hall of Fame opens nominations for honorees
The Maine Women’s Hall of Fame seeks nominations from organizations, businesses, or individuals of women whose achievements have had a significant statewide impact, significantly improved the lives of women in Maine, and made a contribution that has an enduring value for women. Complete nomination details, criteria, and requirements are available online at mwhof.wufoo.com. The deadline […]
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Post-secondary scholarships offered to Franklin County adults
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting program but […]
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Holidays bereavement support group to begin Nov. 9
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer an eight-week support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one. The time-limited bereavement group is meant to support individuals through the holiday season. The group will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays starting Nov. 9 and will be facilitated by trained bereavement volunteers. […]
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Greene library to offer tech support drop-in clinics
GREENE — Starting Wednesday, Oct 27, the Morse Library is set to hold tech support drop-in clinics for community members. “Since the pandemic started, our digital lives have exploded and these days, new technology doesn’t always come with a printed manual,” said librarian Kelli Burnham, in a news release from the library. “We help our […]
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Dental hygiene clinic to offer free services to veterans
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and eight participating clinics, including the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic in Bangor, plan to provide dental hygiene services to veterans unable to afford preventive dental care. The Maine Veterans’ Dental Network, which is overseen by the bureau, received a $35,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental to serve veterans who […]
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United Way to offer volunteer-led winterization initiative
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to offer the Community Energy Challenge, a Franklin and Northern Androscoggin county volunteer-led winterization initiative designed to help families save money on heating costs. A simple, low-cost strategy of interior window panels keeps heat inside homes during the harsh winter months and encourages homeowners to make positive changes […]
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Freedom & Captivity Project covers complexities of incarceration
Ticonic Gallery + Railroad Square Cinema is to participate in the statewide, coalition-based public humanities project.