ORONO – Lisa Klein, author of the young adult novel “Ophelia,” will discuss her reinterpretation of the classic play “Hamlet” as told from Ophelia’s point of view at 5 p.m. April 12 in Neville Hall, Room 101 at the University of Maine. “Hamlet’s Girlfriend Gets a Life” is part of the Stephen E. King Chair […]
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Red Cross encourages donors to give blood
BANGOR – The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Volunteer Month this April. Eligible donors of all blood types – especially type O – are needed to help ensure blood products are available for patients this spring. Nearly half of the public knows someone who has been helped by a […]
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Watch out for scammers claiming to be from the Social Security Administration
The New Year means the start of tax season. The Federal Trade Commission is warning people to be on the lookout for suspicious calls that claim to be from the Social Security Administration. Scammers are ramping up their efforts to steal Social Security numbers to use in filing fraudulent tax returns. How the Scam Works […]
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Area senior citizens meeting
The Old Town, Orono and Surrounding Area Senior Citizens will meet Wednesday, April 10 at the Old Town Elks Lodge in the downstairs room. Socializing with coffee and snacks starts about 8:30 a.m. The regular business meeting starts at 1 a.m.1. There will be music by Kathy and Ed; There also will be a Tea […]
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Nomination papers available in Bradley
Nomination papers for one Town Council Seat for a three year term are now available in Bradley. The term of Sally Stout is expiring. Nomination papers are available at the Town of Bradley Municipal Building located at 165B Main Street Bradley during regular business hours. Nomination papers must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office […]
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Trustees advance multimillion-dollar plan to make UMaine run on renewable energy
University of Maine System trustees authorized spending up to $5.7 million last week to advance negotiations of a long-term energy contract worth up to $165 million to shift the Orono campus from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. “We are starting to spend money on the (UMaine) energy replacement project,” said Trustee Karl Turner, chairman […]
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Old Town Library holding series of gardening workshops
Spring is in the air, and the mail is overflowing with gardening catalogs, seed supply flyers, and landscaping brochures. Has the gardening “bug” bit you, and are you making plans for the upcoming growing season? Whether you’re a beginner, or a seasoned gardener, you won’t want to miss the new series of gardening workshops, hosted […]
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At the Legislature: Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
Last week, the Maine Senate passed a resolution recognizing April 2019 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. The resolution, sponsored by Sen. Marianne Moore, R-Calais, recognized the important role that communities play in preventing child abuse and neglect, and the need to raise awareness to ensure all children are raised in safe, nurturing environments. […]
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WOW meeting
Women of the World (WOW) will hold its monthly luncheon on April 8 at noon at the Church of Universal Fellowship at 82 Main Street, Orono. The theme is “Maple Leaf.” WOW is a group of international women, including Americans, who gather once a month in Orono around an ethnic lunch, to share their cultural […]
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Courageous Steps hosting Community Educational Forum
OLD TOWN – The Courageous Steps Project, is hosting a free Community Educational Forum specifically focused on Wandering Prevention on Wednesday April, 10 at Old Town High School’s Cafeteria from 6:30-8:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. This event is through the organization’s Operation Find Me Initiative,which was launched in December of 2018 from […]