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Mike Milewski to talk about climbing the seven summits Jan. 15 in Union

January 10, 2020January 16, 2020

UNION — Vose Library’s Armchair Adventure Series will present “Climbing the Seven Summits: the Highest Mountain on Each Continent” by College professor Mark Milewski from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the library at 392 Common Road, according to a news release from the library. Milewski successfully summited Indonesia’s 16,024-foot Mount Carstensz Pyramid […]

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Vose Library to host two Census Days Jan. 21, 22 in Union

December 26, 2019December 19, 2019

UNION — Vose Library will host two Census Days in January. The United States Census Bureau will be hiring for 2020 Census Jobs, and offers an opportunity to work with paid training and flexible hours, right in a local community, according to a news release from the library. The library will have a member of […]

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Pingree nominates 18 Maine students to United States service academies

December 23, 2019December 18, 2019

PORTLAND — Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, has announced her office’s nominees to the United States service academies: the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. To be considered for an appointment to a service […]

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In the Mediterranean, a nurse with Maine ties works the front lines of a crisis

by Colin Woodard December 1, 2019December 2, 2019

With Doctors Without Borders, Tim Harrison has helped rescue thousands of refugees at sea.

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Passive House Home Design course set for Nov. 13 in Union

November 7, 2019November 18, 2019

Erik Durbas’ presentation will cover both new and retro-fit homes.

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Trunk or Treat planned for Oct. 31 in Union

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

Children and families are invited to this safe, fun and festive event and are encouraged to wear costumes.

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Ed Coffin Collection on view at Vose Library Oct. 16

October 12, 2019October 8, 2019

UNION — The Penobscot Marine Museum will present the Ed Coffin Collection at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Vose Library at 392 Common Road. This presentation will feature Coffin’s digitized photographic collection of Maine ships from cradle to grave and provide a rare glimpse of the technologies that shaped the state’s shipping industry. […]

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Soup and Suspense event Oct. 17 in Union

October 11, 2019October 8, 2019

UNION — Vose Library will hold its annual Soup and Suspense event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the library at 392 Common Road, featuring special guest will be Maine Mystery Writer Anne Britting Oleson. Those who attend can enjoy homemade soups and bread (donation encouraged) followed by a presentation by Oleson. Oleson lives […]