PORTLAND — During Holy Week, Masses and services in Spanish will be offered in Portland, Lewiston, Brewer, Sanford and Waterville, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The schedule is as follows: Palm Sunday Weekend Lewiston Mass, Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St., 6 p.m. Saturday, April […]
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Catholic students to present Living Stations of the Cross across Maine
Students at Maine Catholic schools plan to present the Living Stations of the Cross around the state leading up to Easter Sunday, April 17. The Stations of the Cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem to retrace the final journey of Jesus to Calvary. They have been prayed for centuries, allowing […]
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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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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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Agriculture symposium scheduled for April 18 and 19
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer an agricultural symposium for Maine teens Monday and Tuesday, April 18 and 19. The 4-H Agriculture Symposium is an overnight experience for Maine youth ages 14-18. Participants will take part in hands-on learning opportunities, engage with industry professionals on the UMaine and University of […]
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Whitefield school registering pre-K, kindergarteners
Whitefield School is accepting pre-kindergarten applications and kindergarten registrations for next year. Children must be 4 years old by Oct. 15 to be eligible for pre-k, and 5 years old by Oct. 15 to be eligible for kindergarten. Those with a child they would like to enroll in one of these classes for the 2022/23 […]
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Skowhegan church to hold benefit takeout dinner
SKOWHEGAN — A benefit takeout dinner is scheduled for 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Tewksbury Building on Island Avenue. The chicken cordon bleu meal with pie costs $10. Proceeds will help pay to have heat pumps installed at the Federated Church. To reserve a dinner by noon Friday, April 8, call […]
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New Commons talk to explore ‘Living the Good Life’ book
FARMINGTON — Helen and Scott Nearing’s book, “Living the Good Life,” is the subject of an upcoming New Commons keynote presentation. Alissa Hessler’s talk is scheduled to be held at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 8, in the Emery Community Arts Center, 164 Academy St., on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. From its publication […]
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Health network announces April workshop schedule
Adult Mainers can register for Healthy Living for ME’s free and low-cost workshops. Four workshops are scheduled to launch in April: HealthMatters, Better Health Now with Pain, the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and Better Health Now with Diabetes, according to a news release from the network. “Every step someone makes towards improving their health and […]
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Sidney arts academy to hold 10-minute play festival
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy Theater students plan to present their sixth annual Ten Minute Play Festival at 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 6 and 7, at Alumni Hall on the MeAA campus at 11 Goldenrod Lane. The evenings will include four original plays written, directed and performed by MeAA Theater students, according to […]