Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is once again holding its “Takeout Challenge Contest” for 2022 to help out restaurants, cafes and eateries when they need it most, according to a news release from the chamber. For the next five weeks, people can enter to win a $25 Damon’s Beverage gift card, or one of four Chamber […]
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Portland diocese to hold collection for Latin America churches
PORTLAND — In an effort to promote solidarity throughout the hemisphere by providing support for pastoral projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Diocese of Portland plans to hold a special collection at all weekend Masses in Maine churches Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 22 and 23. Last year, even at the height of the […]
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Union library to host author’s talk on de-cluttering
Vose Library plans to host Jamie Novak for its Vose or Virtual Wednesday series at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, via Zoom. Novak, author of “Keep This, Toss That,” hosts a 10-minute podcast and films a YouTube show. She spends most days presenting virtual programs on how to de-stress and de-clutter, with a humorous twist. […]
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Catholics invited to participate in prayer vigil
PORTLAND — Maine Catholics are invited to join thousands of Catholics across the country in nine days of prayer for life and human dignity. The event, “9 Days for Life,” is scheduled to run from Wednesday, Jan. 19, through Thursday, Jan. 27, and is a novena for the protection of life, according to a news […]
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Sidney arts center to present student-written play, ‘Requiem’
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy Student Theater Company plans to present “Requiem,” an original play that tells the story of the band members who played on the Titanic. The production will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, and at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at the 11 […]
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Education center to offer virtual, in-person sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual and in-person sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Virtual — Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, Jan. 24, at 9 a.m. • Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, Jan. 27, […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, Jan. 24, at 9 a.m.; • Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 9 and 10 a.m.; • Thursday, Jan. 27, at 9 and 10 […]
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Washington library showcases Montville artist’s work
Artwork by Tom MacConnell will be on display at the Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road in Washington, through February. There are three of a series of large untitled watercolors and four large photographic prints. MacConnell has been creating art for more than 50 years, mostly from his home base in Montville. Originally raised in […]
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Lewiston library, museum to host author of ‘Nativa’
Author Michèle Laliberté plans to talk about her debut novel “Nativa” at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in a conversation with Museum L-A Board Member Camden Martin via Zoom. This free, public program, hosted by the Lewiston Public Library and Museum L-A, will stream to the library’s Facebook page. This program will be conducted entirely […]
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Sidney arts academy accepting registrations
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy, a public charter school located on a lakeside campus at 11 Goldenrod Lane, is accepting registrations for grades 9 through 12 for the 2022-23 school year. Enrollment is open to any student in the state through 2 p.m. Thursday, March 31. There are no tuition fees. Enrollment is available at […]