The Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. in Rangeley, is offering a place to pray for the people of Ukraine. The church has set out pamphlets with prayers for inspiration and is also accepting donations for two charities helping during the current crisis — World Central Kitchen and the Ukraine Crisis Response Fund […]
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University center to host Franco-American gathering
The Franco-American Centre at the University of Maine plans to host a 2022 Rassemblement (gathering) of Franco-American artists, writers and other cultural workers with events from Friday through Sunday, April 22-24, according to a news release from the university. Participants can choose from the following virtual, in-person and hybrid events that are free and open […]
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Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine receives $1K gift
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has received a $1,000 donation from Lakeside Norway, the proceeds of the holiday tree auction and wreath sale they held in December. Throughout November, the center sold personalized ornaments which were hung on the large evergreen tree located on the CB Cummings Landing at Lakeside Norway for a […]
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L/A college Food for Thought to host Marine Mammals founder
Lynda Ada Doughty, executive director of Marine Mammals of Maine, plans to speak.
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Tribute planned for Lewiston/Auburn Vietnam veterans
The Marine Corps League, Central Maine Detachment 810 and the Lewiston/Auburn Veterans Council plan to host a remembrance tribute to its Vietnam War/Vietnam Era veterans at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the Lewiston Armory at 65 Central Ave. Following the tribute, those in attendance will travel to the Lewiston Veterans Park on Main Street […]
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Portland Bishop to join prayer for peace between Russia, Ukraine
Bishop Robert Deeley plans to join Pope Francis and the other bishops of the world in making an act of consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The prayer is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Friday, March 25, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on 307 Congress St. in Portland. All […]
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Augusta arboretum to open new learning experience
AUGUSTA — The Discovery Room at Viles Arboretum, which has provided opportunities for hands-on learning since it launched last January, is set to close at the end of May. In collaboration with the Children’s Discovery Museum, the room has been outfitted to create opportunities for exploration, with a nature sensory table, train table, loose-parts ball […]
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Camden nature series to feature amphibian migration monitoring project
The Camden Public Library plans a new series of nature programs in partnership with the Maine-based nonprofit organization, Center for Wildlife Studies. The first program in the Wild Maine series is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29. The online program will be hosted by Greg LeClair, project coordinator for Maine Big Night, and will […]
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Maine International Film Festival plans July festivities
MIFF is accepting film submissions through April 22 and ticket go on sale in mid-June.
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Lewiston student makes Worcester Academy honor roll
WORCESTER, Mass. — Bailee St.Hilaire of Lewiston, a member of the class of 2024, made first honors for the first semester of the 2021-22 school year at Worcester Academy. The honors represent the achievements that each of the academy students has earned through academic excellence, challenge and personal growth.