UNION — The “Vose or Virtual Wednesday” series is scheduled to feature Bill Berlinghoff at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Vose Library at 392 Common Road or via Zoom. Berlinghoff, a folk music entertainer for more than half a century, has performed in almost every state on the East Coast from Maine to Virginia […]
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Union library to host virtual talk by author of ‘Downeast’
Gigi Georges is scheduled to give a virtual presentation of her book “Downeast” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, as part of the “Vose or Virtual Wednesday” series. Georges turned to narrative non-fiction writing after an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia. A former White House special assistant to the president and United […]
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Union library to host didgeridoo player
Forest Weston’s “Enjoy the Sounds of a Variety of Didgeridoos” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, via Zoom at the Vose Library, 392 Common Road in Union. Weston has worked 40 years as a forester, and began playing didgeridoo 12 years ago. He is a strong proponent of using the didgeridoo as a […]
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Vose library to host benefit gong session Sept. 17
Proceeds will be used to purchase a whale drum made by Jim Doble of Union.
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Union library to host talk with ‘Alone’ TV contestant
UNION — Vose Library is scheduled to host Michelle Finn, a contestant on Season 8 of the reality TV show “Alone,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the library or via Zoom. In-person events are subject to transition to fully virtual should COVID-19 impact the ability to meet in person. Finn was raised on […]
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Skowhegan hospital reports around 10 inoculations during fair’s first clinic
The hospital’s EMS department offered to assist with a vaccine clinic at the Skowhegan State Fair, and a pharmacist reports that around 10 people took advantage of the free clinic during its first session over the weekend.
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Union Fair will begin this week
The Union Fair, home of the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 21, through Saturday, Aug. 28, at the fairground on Fairground Lane in Union. Major events include contests, live music, harness racing, the Wine Pavilion, fireworks, the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Coronation, demolition derby, exhibits, demonstrations and shows, Midway, 4-H exhibits, […]
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Antiques festival organizers cancel event
UNION — The Maine Antiques Festival, scheduled for Aug. 6-8 at the Union Fairgrounds, has been canceled. A news release from festival organizers cited a last-minute disruption in the supply chain by the providing tent and table company as the primary issue. No suitable solution could be found at this late date. Festival organizers plan […]
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Waldoboro songwriter, guitarist to ‘Zoom with Vose’ April 21
Vose Library welcomes Martin Gibson during ‘Zoom with Vose Wednesdays’ at 6 p.m.
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Union library’s April 7 program to feature ragtime-era music
UNION — Vose Library’s April 7 “Zoom with Vose Wednesdays at 6 p.m.” program will feature an hour of live ragtime-era music with Isaac Cherry and Jerry Rabushka and The Ragged Blade Band. Well-recognized as “Cherry & Jerry,” Isaac Cherry plays percussion, and Jerry Rabushka piano. Based in St. Louis, the duo also is part […]