The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine plans to host an in-person and online screening of the documentary “Le Grand Jack” (Jack Kerouac’s Road: A Franco-American Odyssey) from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 6, at 51 Westminster St., in Lewiston. The event is followed by a question-and-answer period with the filmmaker, Herménégilde […]
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Wiscasset gallery’s juried members’ show to open June 4
WISCASSET — The Maine Art Gallery’s second show of the season, the Juried Members Show, is scheduled to open Saturday, June 4, with a reception beginning at 4 p.m., at 15 Warren St. Singer/songwriter Jud Caswell will provide music until 7 p.m. The wide-ranging exhibit will continue through June 25. Hours are 11 a.m. to […]
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Waterford’s road race, fitness walk, fun run set for Oct. 9
The 23rd annual Waterford Fall Foliage Road Race, 5K Fitness Walk and One Mile Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 9, on the Waterford Common at 37 ME-35, across from Keoka Lake. The 1-mile fun run for ages 12 and younger will start at 11:30 a.m. and is free for all children. The 5K […]
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Rescheduled to June 10: Camden library to host S.E.A. FAIR in Amphitheatre
Camden Public Library plans to host S.E.A. FAIR in the Amphitheatre on Atlantic Avenue from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 3. The event is presented by the Stewardship Education Alliance (S.E.A.) and sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management, according to a news release from the library. S.E.A. FAIR is an […]
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Astronomy center to host summer camp for youth
ORONO — The Versant Power Astronomy Center plans to host a free summer camp for ages 10 to 14 through What-If Hypothetical Implementations in Minecraft. The National Science Foundation-funded research project and interdisciplinary collaboration is dedicated to attracting young people to science through cutting-edge and impactful informal learning, according to a news release from the […]
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Ag department accepting applications to cover costs of organic producers
Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic and Transitional Education Certification Program and Organic Certification Cost Share Program. The programs help producers and handlers cover the cost of organic certification, along with other related […]
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Senior college’s Food for Thought program to feature astronaut
The University of Southern Maine Senior College, 51 Westminster St. in Lewiston, plans to hold a Zoom presentation of its Food for Thought program, featuring astronaut Audrey Powers at 4 p.m. Friday, June 3. Powers is the vice president of Mission and Flight Operations and Training, vehicle maintenance and launch complex infrastructure at Launch Site […]
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Oakland’s Post 51 to sponsor Memorial Day parade
Oakland American Legion Post 51 plans to sponsor a Memorial Day parade starting at noon Monday, May 30. The line up is scheduled for 11 a.m. at William Junior High School at 55 Pleasant St., according to a news release from Post 51. Those interested in participating in the parade are asked to call 207-660-5341.
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Madison VFW to host benefit dinner May 28
In observance of the National VFW National Day of Service, Madison Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7865 plans to host a community pasta dinner from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 28. The event takes place at the Harvell Bishop Arnold Trail VFW Post 7865, 58 Preble Ave., according to a news release from the […]
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Auditions for Central Maine Idol to be held in Hallowell
Auditions for the Central Maine Idols sing-off competition are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29, and Saturday, June 4, at The Quarry Taproom, 125 Water St. in Hallowell. The winner will receive a $10,000 grand prize. Judges for this year’s show are Laura Hudson, Nikki Hunt, Daniel […]