The Camden Public Library and Maine Coast Workshop invite the public to attend a special online presentation by world-renowned wood carving master Alexander Grabovetskiy at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 16. Maine Coast Workshop is hosting Grabovetskiy at its studio in Camden for a five-day immersion workshop. This Zoom event is a unique opportunity for the […]
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Farmington shelter to host drive-up rabies clinic
The Franklin County Animal Shelter in Farmington plans to host a drive-up rabies clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 19, at the Jay Hannaford parking lot, 15 Jay Plaza Lane. The clinic asks pet owners to form a line of cars and to remain in their vehicle. The veterinarian will come to each […]
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Diocese lifts dispensation from obligation to attend Mass
PORTLAND — Effective Father’s Day weekend, June 19-20, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has lifted the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation throughout the state of Maine. Issued because of the pandemic, the dispensation has been in place for Maine Catholics since March 18, 2020. In […]
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New Gloucester student earns degree from Bryant University
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Eric Gilbert of New Gloucester graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in data science during at Bryant University’s 158th commencement ceremonies on May 22.
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Theater camps for youth offered in Lewiston
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre, in partnership with Lewiston Parks and Recreation, plans to offer one-week theatre camps in July for children ages 8 to 14. Led by professional theatre artists, these newly-devised camps provide aspiring artists with a creative and engaging environment to explore theatre, develop self-confidence and collaborate with others. Participation is limited, […]
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East Wilton masons plan takeout/pickup dinner
Phone-in meal reservations are requested by June 15.
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Extension debuts new food, nutrition blog
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a new blog that shares timely, research-based food and nutrition content in an easy-to-digest format. “Spoonful: Bite-Sized Food & Nutrition Information” is updated once to twice a week, with posts about new recipes, food preservation and food safety, grocery shopping on a budget, health tips and […]
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Local students graduate from Maine College of Health Professions
Maine College of Health Professions on May 4 graduated one Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 44 Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, and 23 Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology students. The local students included Adela Echavarria of Freeport, Liana Hanrahan of Turner, Aimee Gallant of Standish, Shawna Hatfield of Auburn and Chelsea Allen […]
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Virtual prison ministry gathering planned for June 17
PORTLAND — A virtual gathering for those curious about prison ministry, have served or currently serve in the ministry, or have an interest in getting involved, is to be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 17. The event will feature speaker Fr. Dustin Feddon of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida. Feddon is an […]
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Norway student makes Ohio college dean’s list
BEREA, Ohio — Maighread Laliberte of Norway — a graduate of Oxford Hills High School in South Paris, majoring in neuroscience biology and biology — has been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Baldwin Wallace University. Any full-time student who achieves a GPA of at least 3.6 for 12 or more graded […]