In honor of World Autism Acceptance Day, a concert is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Van der Brew at 30 Summer St. in Winthrop. The concert will feature American/Folk music by Stone Quarry, Catbird Crossing, Hurray Down Sunshine and Ed Desjardins, according to a news release from the brewery. All donations will […]
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Farmington native, UMF senior to launch 1st published book
University of Maine at Farmington senior Carrie Close is launching her first published book in April, and will march in the university’s 2022 commencement ceremony in May when she graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. Her book, “What Have I Done?,” is a collection of poems and short stories published […]
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Monmouth student receives MPA Principal’s Award
Alexa Allen of Monmouth, a senior at Monmouth Academy, is receiving the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Ted Finn. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Monmouth Academy, Alexa has distinguished herself […]
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Health network announces April workshop schedule
Adult Mainers can register for Healthy Living for ME’s free and low-cost workshops. Four workshops are scheduled to launch in April: HealthMatters, Better Health Now with Pain, the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and Better Health Now with Diabetes, according to a news release from the network. “Every step someone makes towards improving their health and […]
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Camden library to host author of ‘SEAWARD: A Lyrical Memoir’
As part of the Camden Public Library’s celebration of both National Poetry Month and Maritime Month in April, the library plans to host writer Nick Stone for an online event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7. He will introduce his new book, “SEAWARD: A Lyrical Memoir.” The program will include both true-to-life stories and readings […]
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Summit to educate, take action to end food waste
People can register online by Friday, April 1.
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Forester to lead walk in Leeds
LEEDS — A walk with a forester is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 3, around Curtis Homestead Demonstration Forest, 30 Bog Road. District Forester Julie Davenport will lead the walk and talk. She can help participants identify local trees and discuss forest management practices happening at the Curtis Homestead, as well as […]
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Maine parishes to host sacrament of reconciliation
PORTLAND — Catholics plan to hold the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) from Monday through Friday, April 4-8, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. During “The Light is On for You” initiative, confessions are offered on multiple evenings across the state. To search by county for a church offering the […]
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Educational center to offer virtual college planning sessions in April
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Tuesday, April 19 at 10 and 11 a.m.; • Wednesday, April 20 at 9 and 10 a.m., and 6 and 7 p.m.; • […]
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Rangeley arts group plans storytelling workshops
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has received a grant from the Onion Foundation to host storytelling workshops, which are scheduled to be held twice a month with an opportunity to perform monthly. Participants can craft their story with Rangeley Lakes Regional School English Teacher Tim Straub. Participants should come to the workshop with some […]