Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties is seeking children’s books donations until Sunday, March 31. Clean contemporary picture books and board books of all genres in good condition, with no markings, tears or mildew, can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday at the Arthur D. Ingalls Center, 144 High […]
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YWCA Central Maine’s Women of Achievement Awards set for March 10
The YWCA Central Maine’s Women of Achievement Awards ceremony is set from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza. Four distinguished women from Androscoggin County and the greater state will be honored. The event will be emceed by Lori Voornas, deejay with WHOM […]
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Maine high school student guitar competition seeks contestants
Performance videos should be submitted by Friday, March 1.
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New England Alzheimer’s association to host virtual conference March 1, 2
Maine residents are invited to a free educational conference hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association New England Region. The annual New England Family Conference is set for Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2. This virtual event is open to individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, family caregivers and the general public. Live translation in Spanish […]
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Open auditions for ‘Newsies’ set for Rangeley March 2
Auditions for Disney’s “Newsies, the Broadway Musical” are set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. Auditions are open to everyone regardless of past stage experience. Audition forms, music, sides and dancer audition info can be found at rangeleyarts.org under Get Involved. Those who are unable […]
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Applications now open for CEI’s Tastemakers Initiative
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 1, at midnight.
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‘Bringing Climate Justice Goals to Maine’ hybrid talk set for Feb. 26
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a talk, “From Global to Local: Bringing Climate Justice Goals to Maine” at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26. Through sharing her experience at UN Climate Conferences, involvement in global climate justice organizations and more recent […]
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Brunswick center to host Malaga Island presentation Feb. 29
BRUNSWICK — Pejepscot History Center is set to host a presentation on the history of nearby Malaga Island and the role PHC staff played two decades ago in highlighting the injustices endured by its inhabitants. The event is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, 2 at NOMAD, 14 Maine St. A half-hour reception with […]
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4-H online workshop to explore solar eclipse starting March 21
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program is offering a free online workshop for youth ages 9-18, focused on the solar eclipse in April. The workshop is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursdays March 21 through April 11. Maine is set to experience a full solar eclipse on April 8, providing an opportunity for residents […]
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Association, council announce Student Writing Contest winners
AUGUSTA — The Maine County and State Teachers of the Year Association, in partnership with the Maine Council of English Language Arts, has announced the winners of the second annual Student Writing Contest. PK-2 First Place: Giles Urwin, Grade 2, The Center for Teaching and Learning, Edgecomb Second Place: Avery Barnett, Grade 2, Elm Street […]