While the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs compete during Sunday’s Super Bowl, young Catholics from around Maine plan to score donations to benefit those in need through the “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The annual event, held this year on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11 and 12, is a weekend of giving and serving during […]
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Law admissions director to give talk Feb. 13 at Farmington university
The University of Maine at Farmington is set to present a talk by Maine Law Admissions Director Caroline Wilshusen from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. The talk, free and open to the public, will be held in Room 101 in Roberts Learning Center on Main Street. Among the topics Wilshusen will discuss […]
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Woman veterans town hall, public forum set for Feb. 15
VA Maine Healthcare System plans to hold a virtual woman veterans town hall and public forum from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. Those who attend can learn about the health concerns, the Toxic Exposure Screening Process, expanded eligibility and local resources, according to a news release from Jonathan Barczyk, public affairs specialist, VA Maine Healthcare […]
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Camden club to host horticulturist at Feb. 14 Zoom talk
The Camden Garden Club is set to host a free public Zoom presentation at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 on the topic of yardscaping. This program is the third in the club’s 55th Winter Horticulture Series, held in partnership with the Camden Public Library. Through the talk, Maine State Horticulturist Gary Fish aims to inspire […]
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Augusta museum, Auburn media house seek journalism award entries
The deadline to enter the contest is midnight, Friday, Feb. 17.
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Orono center to host talk on conservation work challenges Feb. 13
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a free talk, “A Career in Conservation: Frequent retooling required!,” at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. The talk will be offered both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the UMaine […]
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Damariscotta gallery seeks submissions for ‘Dark & Light’ show
DAMARISCOTTA — Lauren Donovan, director of art sales at Elizabeth Moss Galleries, has been named juror for the next River Arts Gallery show. Artists are invited to submit works for the winter show, “Dark & Light.” The deadline for entry is 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. The theme expands upon River Arts’ black-and-white shows by allowing […]
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Wilton artist to make Hearts of Love
Wilton artist Barbara Hathaway, painter of sunsets, is making Hearts of Love again this year that will go out this month. Hearts of Love are just to let others know they are special. It is a good way to give them thanks for what they do in the church or community, according to a news […]
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New Vineyard student earns University of Maryland degree
ADELPHI, Md. — Yorn Chesnutt of New Vineyard earned a Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude in business administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus last fall. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Farmington Scout leader honored at Klondike Derby
Gearry “Smiley” Judkins, Scoutmaster of Farmington Troop, received the District Award of Merit for his devotion to the youth of Maine. The award was presented during the Klondike Derby held Jan. 21 at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade. “Gearry, better known as Smiley, has been a great asset to the Scouting program in Kennebec Valley,” said […]