The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will hold open auditions beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, for a series of small-cast one-act plays to be presented on July 1, 2, 4 and 5 during its One-Act Play Festival. Each play will have a unique director. Plays include “The Reading of the Will,” “Morning of […]
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Benefit adult spelling bee set for May 15
The virtual event is to be hosted by the Monmouth Community Players.
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Maine Arts Academy recognizes top 10 graduates
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy has announced its top 10 graduates of 2021. Listed in order, they are Dorothy Anne Giroux-Pare, Evelyn Mercier, Nicholas Rhodes, Carina Higgins, Cayla Capara, Leonardo Wilson, Mackenzie Richmond, Tristan Patout, Dawud Bloomstein and Hope Richards. Graduation will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, June 4. The details of the graduation […]
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Families participated in Into the Woods program
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Recreation Department is overjoyed with how many families participated in its Into the Woods program. This program was developed to encourage families to explore the beauty of Maine while getting exercise outside and spending quality time together. In cooperation with Powder House Hill Trails and 7 Lakes Alliance the recreation department […]
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United Way announces first Scavaganza
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area will host its first Scavaganza, a family friendly outdoor scavenger hunt starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 15. The ‘hunt’ is expected to last 1.5 to 2 hours. Registered teams will hunt for a series of clues and complete challenges in Greater Franklin County. Stops will include […]
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Army division seeks members for fall reunion
FOX LAKE, Ill. — The Second (Indianhead) Division Association seeks anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and its 99th annual reunion, to be held Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 in Kansas City, Missouri, visit 2ida.org or contact Bob Haynes at [email protected] and 224-225-1202.
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‘Recipe to Market’ online workshop set for May 14
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, May 14. “Recipe to Market” is a multidisciplinary program with topics including business basics, an overview of the specialty food industry and […]
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New resources available for fishing community
ORONO — Maine AgrAbility, dedicated to addressing chronic health conditions and disabilities for those in agriculture, now offering monthly articles and stories about common health issues and resources for those in Maine’s fishing community. The most recent article, “Fishermen and Back Pain,” is available online at extension.umaine.edu, and also published in the Commercial Fisheries News […]
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Knights plan special Mass to honor Mother’s Day
LEWISTON — In commemoration of the month of May, the Knights of Columbus Prince of Peace Parish plans to host a special Mass at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St. The parish includes councils from Lewiston, Sabattus, Lisbon and Auburn. “We will celebrate many different […]
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Workshops to help students navigate college admissions process set
BRUNSWICK — Coastal College Advising, a provider of services that guide students and families through the college search and application process, is offering in-person workshops that help rising high school seniors get a jump start on the college application process. The College Essay Workshop and Common Application Boot Camp will be held the week of […]