Damariscotta’s Frances Perkins Center plans this month to host an online webinar, “Ending Economic Inequality: New Pathways to Shared Prosperity,” with audience questions and answers. The event will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, with two economists who work to solve the issues causing today’s high cost of economic inequality. Joseph Stiglitz and […]
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Brunswick ministry helps children appreciate mercy, compassion
Faith formation leaders at All Saints Parish in Brunswick were looking to provide children with a tangible way of putting their faith into practice and an understanding of the importance of mercy and compassion. The Healing Bear Ministry is successfully accomplishing all of that and more, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications […]
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DaPonte String Quartet celebrates the holiday season with free concert
The DaPonte String Quartet celebrates the holiday season with a free presentation of its acclaimed “Maine’s 200th: Music of Early Maine” concert program at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle. They are joined by guest artist Eric LaPerna on percussion for a concert that highlights significant events along […]
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Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.
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Virtual musical fundraiser to be held April 11
Musicians will share their talents in a by-donation event for the Inn Along the Way and Lincoln County Television.
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Homestead of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in cabinet, to be preserved
A $500,000 federal grant will fun improvements to the condition of the principal structures at the Frances Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark in Newcastle.
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Yuletide benefit concert to be held
“Hey Ho the Holly!,” a concert of Yuletide music, will be presented from 3-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, at St. Andrews Church on Glidden St. in Newcastle. “Hey Ho the Holly!” celebrates its 20th year of this celebration of ancient carols and new songs celebrating winter solstice and Christmas season. The musical cast includes […]
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Account balance is zero in March; $1,500 past-due bill arrives months later
A Newcastle conveyor belt maker is turned away when trying to report an unbilled account, which is later disconnected.