The Auburn Public Library will host horror/suspense author Gretchen McNeil via Zoom from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6. McNeil plans to discuss how her life in the arts has influenced her life in becoming a writer. Prior to writing, she spent time as a child dancer, trained opera singer, circus performer, and cartoon […]
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Augusta to hold education visioning forums
The Augusta School Department will hold four virtual public forums focused on trends in school design, and role model schools. The first trends forum will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, and the second at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 6. The role model forum is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Monday, May […]
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Academy to display student artwork in Hallowell
Visual artists from Maine Arts Academy in Sidney will showcase and sell their works during May at Slate’s Restaurant, 161 Water St., Hallowell. There will be an artists’ reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 2. Students will display art from a variety of mediums. All proceeds from the art sales will go directly […]
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In-person Travis Mills Walk-athon to return May 19
AUGUSTA — A labor of love and service at St. Michael School will return next week after shifting to become a virtual event last year because of the pandemic. The annual St. Michael School and Travis Mills Walk-athon will be held inside and outside the school on Wednesday, May 19. In 2020, an exercise challenge […]
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Teen center to hold May Day events at Mill Park
The Augusta Teen Center will hold its First May Day Auction and cornhole tournament from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Mill Park on Water Street. The day outdoors is to be filled with food, music and auction items, giving the community an opportunity to come together, learn about the center and […]
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Arts academy to host two open house events
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy plans to hold an open house for prospective students at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 2, and at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 17, at 11 Goldenrod Lane. Those who attend can learn about this free public high school for the arts and tour the lakeside campus. The academy has students from approximately […]
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Southern Kennebec County launches goal-setting process
AUGUSTA — Dozens of leaders in southern Kennebec County are spearheading a process to establish 10-year community goals in health, education and financial stability. The Kennebec Valley Goal-Setting Council, created by United Way of Kennebec Valley, seeks broad feedback in the form of surveys and community conversations with people who live, work or play in […]
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Instrument creator to share craft May 5
UNION — Jim Doble will discuss his hand-crafted instruments, sound therapy and the effect of sound and vibration during the May 5 “Zoom with Vose Wednesdays” at 6 p.m. Doble has been creating unique, mostly percussive, musical instruments out of a disparate collection of materials such as wood, steel, glass, aluminum, and stone for about […]
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Building Better Caregivers to hold workshop via Zoom
AUGUSTA — Healthy Living for ME is offering a free workshop for caregivers who are assisting loved ones through memory loss or dementia. Building Better Caregivers will be offered from Tuesday, May 4, through June 8. The six-session Building Better Caregivers Program helps family caregivers better understand the changes their loved ones are experiencing. Topics […]
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Mid-Coast Audubon offers spring birding field trips
DAMARISCOTTA — Mid-Coast Audubon is once again holding spring birding field trips. There will be protective limits, at least initially including the previously mandated social distancing, and mask wearing is required for all attendees. There will be no carpooling unless those wishing to do so have all been fully vaccinated. Instead of meeting at a […]