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2021
Communications class wrap-up
Communication is a fairly standard practice, but you’d be surprised how much there is to learn when it comes to communicating. At Telstar Middle School, the 8th grade students take a communication class for one trimester, and for good reason! The class is taught by Mrs. Mastroianni, the School Counselor, and Mrs. Luetje, the […]
‘Meeting Hall Maine’ on view through May 7
Michelle Hauser of South Thomaston is exhibiting a selection of photographs from “Meeting Hall Maine” that records for posterity the documentation of hundreds of meeting halls found throughout the state. The exhibition will be on view at the Maine Jewish Museum, located at 267 Congress St., in Portland, through May 7. This photographic exploration began […]
Magos Herrera to perform 2 concerts in Boothbay Harbor
Magos Herrera concerts have been scheduled for 3 and 9 p.m. Friday, April 2, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, Herrera’s been called “One of the greatest contemporary interpreters of song,” by the Latin Jazz Network. Born in Mexico City and currently based out of New York, Herrera is best known for her eloquent […]
Obituary: Anthony C. Ridlon
OXFORD – Anthony C. Ridlon, 69, passed away at his home on March 22, 2021, after a second courageous battle with …
Obituary: Michelle Lei Smith
MECHANIC FALLS – Michelle Lei Smith, 40, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021.
She was born April 5, 1980, in Portland the …
Obituary: Joanne V. Kilponen
NORWAY – Joanne V. Kilponen, 79, of South Paris, Maine, died peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Stephen’s Memorial Hospital …
Obituary: Bruce Alan O’Donal
WISCASSET – Bruce Alan O’Donal passed away March 9, 2021, at the age of 68.
He was born in Waterville Jan. …
Looking Back on March 25
100 Years Ago: 1921 The minstrel show recently given by the pupils of the Junior High School in Mexico under the direction of Miss Nan McDonald was a decided success and reflects much credit to the capable and zealous work of the instructor. The young people gave their performance to a packed house. The costumes […]
Grants to benefit Maine public schools available
ELLSWORTH — The Maine Community Foundation’s Perloff Family Fund will accept applications for four grant programs that benefit Maine public schools. One-year Fast Track Grants of up to $3,000 are available for all areas of pre-K through grade 12. Applications for the 2021-22 school year are available Thursday, April 1, and close June 30. STEM4ME […]