River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work to a juried show, “Land and Sea.” The deadline for entry is 4 p.m. Saturday, May 22, and the show is to run from May 26 to July 3. The theme “Land and Sea” is open to personal interpretation by the artists and can include realistic […]
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Online auction to benefit Lewiston theater
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre plans to take its annual spring auction online at thepublictheatre.org starting Monday, May 10, and ending at midnight, Sunday, May 23. The auction features gift certificates and handcrafted items. The pandemic has devastated live performing making the theater’s fundraising events more important than ever. Bidding online is an ultimate win-win […]
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KVCC to hold virtual commencement May 15
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College plans to virtually graduate 482 students from more than 30 degree and certificate programs at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15. Upon graduating from the college, many students will enter Maine’s workforce in entry-level positions, while others will continue their academic journey at four-year universities. The commencement ceremony will celebrate […]
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Rangeley arts group to begin 1-act play auditions
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will hold open auditions beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, for a series of small-cast one-act plays to be presented on July 1, 2, 4 and 5 during its One-Act Play Festival. Each play will have a unique director. Plays include “The Reading of the Will,” “Morning of […]
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Benefit adult spelling bee set for May 15
The virtual event is to be hosted by the Monmouth Community Players.
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Maine Arts Academy recognizes top 10 graduates
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy has announced its top 10 graduates of 2021. Listed in order, they are Dorothy Anne Giroux-Pare, Evelyn Mercier, Nicholas Rhodes, Carina Higgins, Cayla Capara, Leonardo Wilson, Mackenzie Richmond, Tristan Patout, Dawud Bloomstein and Hope Richards. Graduation will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, June 4. The details of the graduation […]
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Families participated in Into the Woods program
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Recreation Department is overjoyed with how many families participated in its Into the Woods program. This program was developed to encourage families to explore the beauty of Maine while getting exercise outside and spending quality time together. In cooperation with Powder House Hill Trails and 7 Lakes Alliance the recreation department […]
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United Way announces first Scavaganza
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area will host its first Scavaganza, a family friendly outdoor scavenger hunt starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 15. The ‘hunt’ is expected to last 1.5 to 2 hours. Registered teams will hunt for a series of clues and complete challenges in Greater Franklin County. Stops will include […]
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Army division seeks members for fall reunion
FOX LAKE, Ill. — The Second (Indianhead) Division Association seeks anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and its 99th annual reunion, to be held Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 in Kansas City, Missouri, visit 2ida.org or contact Bob Haynes at 2idahq@comcast.net and 224-225-1202.
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‘Recipe to Market’ online workshop set for May 14
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, May 14. “Recipe to Market” is a multidisciplinary program with topics including business basics, an overview of the specialty food industry and […]