PORTLAND — “The encouragement and formation of vocations in the Church is the task of all of us.” The words of Bishop Robert Deeley, part of his message for National Vocation Awareness Week in November, encourage the creation of environments in which young people can hear a possible calling to serve the church, according to […]
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Nonprofit to host book sale at Lewiston library Dec. 4
The Friends of the Lewiston Public Library plan to host a book sale from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. The sale will be held in Callahan Hall at 200 Lisbon St. library, at the corner of Pine Street in Lewiston. The event will be preceded by the Friends annual meeting at 10 […]
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New Ventures Maine offers tuition-free classes
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine plans to offer tuition-free online workshops and classes for December and January. The sessions are designed to help people in Maine start a business, build a career and manage money. The full class schedule, growing with new class offerings for January, is accessible at bit.ly/NVMEClasses. December and January: • Job […]
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Raymond state representative to hold office hours Dec. 1
RAYMOND — Rep. Jessica Fay, D-Raymond, plans to hold in-district constituent office hours from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the Raymond Village Library at 3 Meadow Road. Office hours can provide residents an opportunity to hear updates from Augusta, ask questions about Maine’s policymaking process and share opinions on state matters. Office […]
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Union library to host educators, authors via Zoom Dec. 1
UNION — Vose Library’s “Vose or Virtual Wednesday Series” is scheduled next to feature Gary Chapin and Carisa Corrow, to discuss their co-creation of the book “126 Falsehoods We Believe About Education.” The event is is to be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, via Zoom. Chapin has been working in education since 2000, first […]
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Veterans bureau to hold 3-day assistance program
The Maine Bureau of Veterans Services is partnering with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Benefits Administration at Togus to put on a Virtual Veterans Experience Action Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Dec. 7-9, for Maine’s veterans. Limited appointments are available. To register, visit booknow.appointment-plus.com/ck3047g2. Registration runs […]
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Lewiston announces park-naming contest
The Lewiston Youth Advisory Council is facilitating a naming contest for the newly established municipal athletic park on Bartlett Street in Lewiston — land previously occupied by Hudson Bus Lines. The city is nearing completion of the park, and the City Council at its Nov. 16 meeting approved a naming rights program, authorizing the advisory […]
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Sumner group to hold community tree lighting
The Sumner Ladies Auxiliary plans to present the second annual “Lights for Love” community tree lighting event from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. The event is to be held at the Sumner Town office/fire station at 633 Main St., Sumner. Blue bulbs can be purchased for $5 per name from any auxiliary or […]
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Damariscotta gallery to celebrate season with holiday show
DAMARISCOTTA — A reception for River Arts’ holiday show is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at 36 Elm St. The galleries are filled with fine art and fine craft by Maine artists. From classical to whimsical, the show aims to offer something for everyone with paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache […]
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Education center to offer college planning, financial aid sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, “Essentials of College Planning” and “Financial Aid,” for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The virtual and in-person sessions are scheduled for the following dates and times: Virtual • Monday, Dec. 6, at 9 and 10 […]