WINTHROP — The Bailey Library plans to resume in-person events with a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at 39 Bowdoin St. The event, which features guest speaker Dawn McAndrews, is the fifth part of a yearlong series celebrating Maine women that will run through 2021. McAndrews is the producing artistic director at the […]
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Click It or Ticket Campaign kicks off Monday
AUGUSTA – Together with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) two-week Click It or Ticket Campaign, the Maine Buckle Up. No Excuses! Campaign kicks-off on May 24th with State police, municipal police, and sheriff departments stepping up patrols through June 6. These campaigns are intended to raise awareness about the importance of seat belt […]
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Job Corps offers career training to young adults
AUGUSTA — Job Corps is enrolling youths aged 16-24, interested in areas such as automotive, welding, healthcare, electrical, and culinary arts, through free training. Virtual and online learning options are available, and people can meanwhile earn their high school diploma/equivalency and driver’s license. Housing and meals are included at no additional cost, and job placement […]
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Locke Mills American Legion to host Memorial Day services
LOCKE MILLS — Jackson-Silver Post 68, American Legion, plans to host its Memorial Day 2021 ceremonies in the parking lot at 595 Gore Road on Monday, May 31. The day will begin at 9:15 a.m. with a welcome by Post 68 Cmdr. Harry Orcutt, followed by a prayer by Post 68 Chaplain Dan Grover. Adj. […]
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Lewiston student makes university dean’s list
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Oliyshia Carrow of Lewiston, a sophomore and elementary education major at Bob Jones University, has been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list. The dean’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.
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Maine Woodland Owners announces restart of in person programs
AUGUSTA — In response to recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, Governor Mills has lifted all capacity limits and requirements to physically distance in public outdoor settings in Maine as of May 24. As a result, Maine Woodland Owners will offer a full slate of in person field programs this summer and fall. The […]
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Historical society plans summer programs in Auburn
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Historical Society has developed a series of experiences scheduled throughout the summer at the Knight House on the Auburn Riverwalk near West Pitch Park. Constructed in 1796, this is the oldest house in downtown Auburn. Programs are free, although donations will be accepted. Masking is required to enter the house. The […]
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Augusta’s Fort Western museum to reopen May 29
Fort Western, the 1754 national landmark fort, store, and house on the Kennebec River in downtown Augusta, will open for the 2021 season on Saturday, May 29. Fort Western was built as part of the Massachusetts military and settlement expansion into the Kennebec River Valley. During the French and Indian War, soldiers were stationed at […]
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Masses, services planned for Memorial Day weekend
Many outdoor Masses and prayer services are planned for cemeteries around Maine on Memorial Day Weekend, May 29 to 31. An outdoor Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, near the Armed Forces section of New Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. Limited seating will be […]
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Wayne Farmers’ Market to open May 29
The Wayne Farmers’ Market is to open for the season from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 29, and plans to continue every Saturday morning until Labor Day weekend. The market is located on Route 133, on the green next to the post office, overlooking the Mill Pond. There will be a wide variety […]