The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra seeks experienced classical musicians to audition for the upcoming 2023-24 season in Topsham and Lewiston. Musicians interested in joining the orchestra for its season starting in September should call 207-315-1712 or email [email protected] to set up an audition, according to a news release from Michael Levine with the orchestra. The orchestra […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club lists Aug. 29 results
The Lewiston Bridge Club has announced a tie for first, second and third for the Aug. 29 games. They included Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Mike Quinn of Otisfield, Linda Smith of Oxford and Ron Reynolds of Auburn, and Joan Quinn of Wilton and Pat Quinn of Otisfield. Coming in fourth were Les Buzzell of […]
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JMG gets financial education partner with Oxford Federal Credit Union
Area JMG programs has partnered with Oxford Federal Credit Union in Mexico for the 2023-24 school year. As a financial education partner of JMG, OFCU is making a $3,000 contribution to the program and will provide financial education and resources to students, collaborate with them on community/social awareness projects and award scholarships to graduating seniors. […]
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Researchers investigate how alpine plants endured extreme climate change
ORONO — About 13,000 years ago at the end of the last ice age, glaciers that pushed arctic plant life across the northern hemisphere receded and left some behind on mountain tops in the Northeastern U.S. The alpine plants — now far away from their original tundra habitats — have endured millenia of extreme seasonal […]
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Association to host truck driver appreciation event in Kittery Sept. 11
The Maine Professional Drivers Association plans to hold an appreciation event, in conjunction with the Maine State Police, for truck drivers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 to kick off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. This event will be held at the southbound scale facility on Interstate 95 in Kittery. Volunteers will […]
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Lewiston area Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns Sept. 16 canceled
Participants can choose to start a team, join a team, or walk as an individual during the annual fundraiser.
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Poland Grange honors town clerk with citizen award
POLAND — Town Clerk Judy Jordan Akers was presented with the Excelsior Grange Community Citizen Award at a Aug. 26 gathering at the 1231 Maine St. hall with more than 75 people in attendance. She was chosen for the award because of her 48 years of outstanding service to the town of Poland. Akers also […]
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West Paris library to offer knitting series starting Sept. 9
The West Paris Public Library plans to host Community Knitting for All Ages, a free three-week beginner/intermediate instructional series for all ages beginning Saturday, Sept. 9, at 226 Main St. Local artist Donna Marshall of West Paris will facilitate. As a teen she fell in love with knitting and crocheting. She has experimented with cotton, […]
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Jay library lists new hours as of Sept. 5
Jay-Niles Memorial Library at 983 Main St. in Jay has announced new hours starting Tuesday, Sept. 5. The library will be open from 1-7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. For more information, call the library at 207-645-4062. Check […]
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Dream House Drawing Contest reboots in time for school year
Benchmark Real Estate in Portland has rebooted its Dream House Drawing Contest. This contest taps into the creativity of youth of all ages. Whether a student is headed to pre-school or in a post-grad program, Benchmark wants to see ideas of the ideal home. Each participant gets a gift with one artist, per school, receiving […]