The Lewiston Senior Citizens Organization plans to officially open all activities effective January 2022. In the meantime, the Lewiston Recreation Department said the group can use the Lewiston Armory at 65 Central Ave., in November and December for anyone interested in joining its activities, with no membership dues until January 2022. Activities include: Bridge, 9 […]
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UMaine center to host talk on rematriation, Land Back movement
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a roundtable discussion on rematriation and Indigenous land concepts in the Land Back movement from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, offered both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on […]
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National speaker, author, host to present mission in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Fr. Larry Richards makes two promises to anyone who attends part or all of his four-day mission in Lewiston. “One, you will never be bored. And two, your life will be changed forever,” according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The mission is scheduled to take place at […]
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Author-illustrator to discuss storytelling potential of ‘Crankie’ scroll
ROCKPORT — The latest online lecture of the Maine Media Workshops’ weekly alumni lecture series is scheduled to feature book artist Lucky Platt, who will discuss the storytelling potential of the ancient “Crankie” scroll from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3. The storytelling form involves an illustrated or decorated scroll, and includes ways of […]
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Maine parishes to commemorate All Souls’ Day
PORTLAND — Many Maine parishes are planning special Masses, services and commemorations for All Souls’ Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland: A Mass in remembrance of loved ones who passed away during the past year will be celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, […]
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Conference to focus on living with cancer during pandemic
The Christine B. Foundation and Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center plan to co-host its Maine Cancer Series, starting with the Downeast Living With Cancer Conference: Living With Cancer in the Time of a Pandemic. The event is scheduled to be held via Zoom at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, and will focus on the […]
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Saint Dominic Academy Holiday Festival set for Nov. 6
Vendor registration for the festival is open.
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St. Joseph Nutrition Center to host Winter Farmers’ Market
The Farmington Farmers’ Market will move indoors to a new location at the St. Joseph Center starting on Saturday, Nov. 6. The winter market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, November through April, at the center, located at the corner of Quebec and Middle Streets. The Center houses the St. Joseph […]
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Kennebec Historical Society welcomes new leader
Members of the Augusta-based Kennebec Historical Society recently elected Jamie Carter Logan of Augusta as their president. Logan, 35, a freelance writer and consultant, replaces Patsy Garside Crockett, also of Augusta, who stepped down after four years in office. Mark Laney of Winthrop was elected treasurer, succeeding Doreen Harvey, also of Winthrop. Kent London of […]
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Symposium on pandemic perseverance set for Nov. 5
PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine and Maine Behavioral Healthcare plan to present a daylong symposium to help people persevere during the pandemic. The program, “Resilience from Trauma During the Time of COVID-19,” is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Hannaford Hall on USM’s Portland Campus. Attendees can participate […]