FARMINGDALE — Students from Hall-Dale High School engaged with and learned from the experiences of four distinguished military veterans on Dec. 15. This event provided a platform for high school students to gain firsthand insights into the challenges and triumphs of those who have served in the armed forces. The event aimed to bridge the […]
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Conversation on abusive fathers, breaking cycle, continues Jan. 13
With the public release of a video recording of last November’s Finding Our Voices Men Talking event at the Camden Public Library, the grassroots nonprofit and the library are joining again to bring more light to growing up in domestic abuse. On Saturday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m., the three male panelists from the November […]
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Capital City Improv performance set for Hallowell
Johnson Hall plans to present Capital City Improv at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at Maple Hill Farm Inn, at 11 Inn Road in Hallowell. Using audience suggestions and interviews, Capital City Improv creates unique, on-the-spot comedy shows. In 2011, Capital City Improv was “The Dennis Price Comedy Hour” Maine. These early shows were a […]
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Erskine Academy presents Renaissance Awards
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly Dec. 15 to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Tenure awards were presented to 10 faculty members: Abby Everleth, Louise Irwin and Randy Pottle for 15 years of service; Bill Childs, Kim Clark and Erika Reay for 20 years; Beth Lawrence for 25 […]
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Skiing, snowshoeing trails open at many Maine state parks
Free equipment use is an option with park admission.
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OFF RADAR: ‘Battle of Ink and Ice’
An engaging, illuminating history of the origins of the news media we know and feel ambivalent about today.
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‘Maestro’ is a ‘big’ picture
“Maestro” movie star Bradley Cooper’s big, new film about composer and world-famous manic conductor Leonard Bernstein, just opened on Netflix. Bernstein, even as a star, was always addressed as “Lenny” by everyone in his world. “Maestro” opens with an aging Bernstein, as he is being interviewed by a film crew at the end of his […]
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Peaceful Means duo talks about using music to uplift, heal
Jan. 6 event is combination of teaching, singing in community with participants.
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Jackman school recognizes essay winners
JACKMAN — Jaxson Desjardins, an eighth-grade student, and Carroll Frigon, a 10th grader, were both recognized at a recent Assembly at Forest Hills School. Students in grades six to 12 were invited to participate in an essay writing contest. For the Patriot’s Pen contest (grades six to eight), this year’s theme was “How Are You […]
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The Music of Elton and Billy planned at the Franco Center
Piano Men: The Music of Elton and Billy tribute band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. The concert is a tribute to the amazing songs of Billy Joel and Elton John. Members of the band include Joe Boucher (piano, lead vocals), Christopher Eastburn (bass […]