Fifteen new quilt block murals have been created and installed in Lexington Township, New Portland, Anson, Embden, Madison, East Madison, Solon and Skowhegan. The High Peaks Creative Council received a Community Building grant from the Maine Community Foundation and the Jean and King Cummings Fund to support this public art project. In May, the council […]
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Camden film club to compare classic, modern silent films
The Camden Public Library’s Friday Film Club plans to meet online at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, to discuss two silent films, “The Navigator ” (1924, 69 minutes) and “The Artist” (2011, 100 minutes). This month’s selections will provide an opportunity to compare and contrast examples of classic and modern silent film-making. With a rare […]
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Thomas College to host open houses Oct. 15, Nov. 13
WATERVILLE — Thomas College plans to host fall open houses on Oct. 15 and Nov. 13. Open for high school students and their families, this event will take place on Thomas College’s 180 West River Road campus. The events will entail academic sessions, an interactive campus tour, and meeting President Laurie G. Lachance, and students […]
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Maine State Music Theatre brings back costume sale
BRUNSWICK — Just in time for Halloween, Maine State Music Theatre plans to host its costume sale from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at 22 Elm St. The sale benefits the theater and offers genuine theatrical costumes from its stock at reduced prices. […]
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Rams hold off Seahawks to open Week 5 with 26-17 win
Geno Smith takes over for an injured Russell Wilson, but Seattle’s rally falls short and the Rams improve to 4-1.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Tampa Bay blanks Boston, 5-0, to take charge of ALDS
Randy Arozarena homers and steals home, Shane McClanahan throws five scoreless innings and the bullpen backs him up as the Rays shut out Boston.
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Norway board selects company to build fuel dispensing system at town garage
MarWin of Falmouth bid $115,000, well below the $150,000 authorized by voters.
Posted inOxford Hills
Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry in need of home and volunteers
With Municipal Center up for sale, the weekly food distribution program is seeking options.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
18 former NBA players charged in health care fraud scheme
Former pros allegedly pocketed about $2.5 million illegally by defrauding the league’s health and welfare benefit plan in a scam that involved claiming fictitious medical and dental expenses.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Portland joins Lewiston to fund passenger rail study
Mayor Mark Cayer said he reached out after Auburn declined to provide half the local match.