“SexyTime,” a poetry collection that explores themes of consent and intimacy, is scheduled to be read by award-winning poet Lynne Schmidt from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 11, virtually via Zoom. Afterward, attendees can participate in a conversation led by Bridget McAlonan, prevention education coordinator from the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Service, according […]
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Oxford Hills rotary recognizes newest Paul Harris Fellow
Barbara Marshall Brunjes is the newest Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club of Oxford Hills. She exemplifies Rotary’s motto, “service above self,” according to a news release from the club based in South Paris. Brunjes was accompanied during the presentation by four Paul Harris Fellows in the family, George Wayne Rice, Patty Marshall Rice, […]
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Lewiston forum to host Healthy Homeworks founder
The Great Falls Forum, scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, April 21, will feature a talk by Amy Smith, founder and executive director of Healthy Homeworks. “Falling in Love with Lewiston,” a free, public program, will take place virtually via Zoom and streamed to the Lewiston Public Library Facebook page. Smith lives in the heart of […]
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UMaine talk to cover invasive emerald ash borer
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is hosting a talk on bringing together diverse interests to slow the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer and protect Maine’s ash trees. The talk is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 11, at 107 Norman […]
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Scholarships available for students pursuing business degrees
Applications are being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund, according to a news release from the foundation. This renewable scholarship supports graduates of a Maine high school who are enrolled part-time (minimum of nine credit hours) or full-time in pursuit of a business degree and entering their freshman, sophomore, junior or […]
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Women’s foundation awards $120K to grantee partners
The Maine Women’s Fund announced $120,000 in direct grants, which aim to provide general operating support for more than 24 grantee partners throughout Maine, according to a news release from the Falmouth-based foundation. The grants will help advance a wide range of organizations that work to end gender violence, improve financial skills and literacy, promote […]
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Harrison church to hold Palm Sunday, Easter services
HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church, 582 Bolsters Mills Road, is scheduled to hold a Palm Sunday worship service at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 10. A-J Alexander, CLM, is leading the worship, according to a news release from The Table. The Rev. Annie Baker-Streevy will lead worship during a special Easter service at […]
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Rangeley church to hold Ukrainian Easter egg decorating workshop
RANGELEY — The Church of the Good Shepherd plans to host a Ukrainian Easter egg decorating workshop, led by Pam Ellis, at 11 a.m. on Palm Sunday, April 10. The workshop will be held in the Undercroft, at 2614 Main St. There is no fee, and adults and children 10 and older are welcome. The […]
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Rangeley church announces Holy Week schedule of services
RANGELEY — The Church of the Good Shepherd, an Episcopal faith community at 2614 Main St., plans to celebrate Holy Week beginning on Palm Sunday, April 10, and culminating on Easter Day, April 17. The church of the Good Shepherd welcomes all to the following services: • Palm Sunday, April 10, 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.: […]
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Agriculture symposium scheduled for April 18 and 19
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer an agricultural symposium for Maine teens Monday and Tuesday, April 18 and 19. The 4-H Agriculture Symposium is an overnight experience for Maine youth ages 14-18. Participants will take part in hands-on learning opportunities, engage with industry professionals on the UMaine and University of […]