The Maine Army National Guard plans this month to be involved in six community outreach projects of various sizes for the 2023 annual training season. Officially termed Innovative Readiness Training, or IRTs, the projects have long been a staple in the Maine National Guard’s annual training repertoire, particularly for engineering and transportation units. The federal […]
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Officials hushed up sinking of WWII ship with Lewiston serviceman aboard
Ronaldo Anctil and more than 1,000 other Americans died when the HMT Rohna was struck by Germany’s new radio-guided missile, and the attack was classified to protect morale.
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June, July
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: Virtual: • Monday, June 26, at 9 and 11 a.m. • Wednesday, June 28, at 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, June 29, at […]
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Vacation Bible schools, Totus Tuus set for local churches this summer
Vacation Bible Schools and Totus Tuus are being offered at parishes around Maine this summer. They are a way for youths to learn about their faith, while having fun and making new friends, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Vacation Bible Schools • Gray Monday-Friday, July […]
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Violinist and mandolinist to perform at the Oasis of Music
Violinist Katherine Liccardo will perform with her husband and mandolinist Matt Consul at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, at The Church at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. The opening of the program will be the Sonata for Solo Violin in G Minor by J.S. Bach, after which they will […]
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Quoddy: Old-school shoemaker walking toward expanding market
“We will always have handsewn, but in a different price segmentation.”
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Maine high school tennis relies on honor system that has its challenges but is likely here to stay
High school tennis has no neutral arbiter to make rulings, making it a unique sport compared to many others.
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Owen Kennedy to perform at Oasis of Music
Award winning fiddler Owen Kennedy will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, at The Church at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Kennedy will feature tunes from his debut album “Oh When: Now” at this concert. As an emerging musician rooted in the Maine Maritime music tradition and exploring the […]
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‘Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical’ on stage for one weekend only at The Public Theatre
The Public Theatre presents their production of “Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical” playing Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21. This musical featuring Broadway veterans, combines catchy songs with the humor of a Pixar film to tell the empowering story of 8-year-old Lily Polkadot. When Lily moves to a new town, she faces the challenge […]
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Denny Breau to take the stage at Oasis of Music
Guitar-playing, singing and songwriting legend Denny Breau will perform at The Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, at The Church at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Breau’s parents, Hal Lone Pine and Betty Cody, were popular country performers and RCA recording artists beginning in the 1940s. His older brother, the late […]