AUGUSTA — Sonja Thomas plans to present “Caste: A Crash Course” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library on 45 Winthrop St. This 40-minute primer on caste aims to teach about terms, caste discrimination in South Asia and in the U.S., and activism to end caste […]
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Winslow food pantry to launch event to help neighbors
To help food-insecure neighbors in December, Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry is offering a Reverse Advent Calendar event to give back to the community. One can use the calendar to help food-insecure children, seniors and adults in central Maine. To view the calendar, go to the Winslow Community Cupboard Facebook page. For each day of […]
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Hallowell library aims to raise $45K with fund campaign
HALLOWELL — The Hubbard Free Library is combining its annual fund campaign with the upcoming holiday shopping season. “Someone can support the library while crossing off names on their gift list,” said Becky Cooper said in a news release from the library. “It wouldn’t just be a donation though. We’re offering something tangible to put […]
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Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest offers joy, more Dec. 1-3
Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest 2023 is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Saturday, Dec. 1-3. New this year is a Santa’s Workshop for families, a Christmas Cookie Challenge for bakers, a wreath-making demonstration, and workshops for holiday decoration making, according to a news release from Lucia Droby for Marketfest. Familiar features return, such […]
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Chester Greenwood Day planned in Farmington Dec. 2
FARMINGTON — Chester Greenwood Day, the annual celebration of Farmington resident Chester Greenwood, the inventor of earmuffs, is planned from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. Greenwood was only 15 when he designed the first pair of ear protectors out of wire, beaver fur, and cloth. At the age of 19, he […]
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Johnson Hall’s Festival of Trees to start Nov. 30
GARDINER — Johnson Hall plans to host its sixth annual Festival of Trees Thursday, Nov. 30, through Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Life Community Church, at 46 Church St. Hours are 4-8 p.m. Nov. 30, noon-8 p.m. Dec. 1., 1o a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 2 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3. Santa will be available for photos […]
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Artwalk Gardiner set for Dec. 1
Artwalk Gardiner is set for 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, through the downtown. The event will feature works by more than 30 local artists, ranging from painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, handmade books, jewelry, textiles and sculpture. The artists and their work will be located in shops, galleries, artists’ studios, and other venues throughout downtown, according […]
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Rangeley plans community chorus holiday concert for Dec. 15
The Rangeley Community Chorus Holiday Concert is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at the Church of The Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. Included in the program will be a wide range of Christmas and holiday music. General admission costs $15 for adults and $10 for those 18 and younger. Advance tickets can be […]
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Rangeley arts group to host Walk to Bethlehem pageant Dec. 10
For the 43rd year, the Rangeley Friends of the Arts will sponsor the annual Walk to Bethlehem celebration at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. This free event — which recreates Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, complete with community members costumed as nativity figures — will begin at the Rangeley Inn & Tavern at 2443 […]