Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club had its 12th annual golf tournament Sept. 18 at Bridgton Highlands Country Club. “Everything was superlative,” said Dr. Lisa Ryan, club committee chair, according to a news release from the Rotary club. “We had more golfers (68) and sponsors (40) than ever before. The weather was great for the game. The […]
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Maine Media launches weekly series with lecture by book artist
ROCKPORT — Maine Media Workshops + College plans to host a free weekly Alumni Lecture Series from Oct. 7 through Dec. 14, featuring conversations on a wide array of topics in photo, film, book arts and writing. The series kicks off from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, with a lecture by book artist […]
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Healthy Living for ME to offer fall workshops
Classes are for Mainers living with diabetes and other chronic conditions.
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United Midcoast Charities awards $11K for OUT Maine youth programs
The OUT Maine team has received a grant for $11,000 from United Midcoast Charities. This funding supports programs that provide connection, support and adult mentors for LGBTQ+ youth. Programming includes weekly virtual programs, regional overnights in Knox and Waldo, and the next Rainbow Ball weekend, scheduled for April 2022. The funding also supports collaborations with […]
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UMaine Extension to offer online fermentation workshop
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar about preserving foods using fermentation from noon to 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12. Preserving the Maine Harvest: Fermenting Vegetables will feature an exploration of the science of fermentation, a discussion and demonstration of the basic steps of making sauerkraut, and tips for success […]
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Online colloquium to focus on equity, inclusion in older populations
The University of Maine Center on Aging plans to host the 16th annual Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium, “Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Delivery of Age Friendly Health Care” online Monday, Oct. 25. The colloquium — co-sponsored by the UMaine Institute of Medicine and School of Social Work, the Maine Gerontological Society, the Maine […]
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Masonic lodge awards scholarships to Durham students
AUBURN — Acacia Masonic Lodge 121 presented two scholarships on Aug. 17 in the amount of $500 each to two Freeport High School graduates. Both from Durham, the recipients are Aynslie Decker, who plans to attend the University of New England to study dentistry, and Myah Jensen, who plans to attend Endicott College to study […]
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Shakespeare in Maine Communities production to tour Oct. 5-23
The tour is to visit schools and community centers in Maine.
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Damariscotta gallery seeks art for photo show
River Arts in Damariscotta invites photographers to submit work for its upcoming photo show, which is open to original photographic works. The deadline for dropping off work at the gallery is 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16. Photographer Rose Marasco is the show’s juror. The show is open to photographic works only. All work must be […]
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Historical society to host tour of Winthrop cemetery
Bailey Public Library Adult Services Librarian Nick Perry and Youth Services Librarian Stacy Tomassone plan a journey into the past, hosted by Winthrop Maine Historical Society, at noon Saturday, Oct. 9. Attendees can learn about the first settlers who came to Winthrop, a Revolutionary War hero and a Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, […]