DENMARK — A Boston theatre ensemble, Liars & Believers, is to conduct a puppet camp for youths aged 7 to 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, Aug. 11-13. The camp is set to be held in Bicentennial Park, on West Main Street. Campers can learn the fundamentals of puppetry, improvisation and […]
Connections
Community news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inConnections
Norway organization offers free clothing Tuesdays, Wednesdays
NORWAY — The Table reports that it has received so many donations from the community that it will not be able to accept further gifts for now. The organization plans to make an announcement when it can accept donations again. The Table continues to offer free clothing from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays […]
advertisement
Posted inConnections
Local students make Bates College dean’s list
LEWISTON — The following students have been named to the 2021 winter semester dean’s list at Bates College, which ended in May. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.88 or higher. Luke Allen of South Paris, son of Roger L. Coffin and Holly J. Allen, is a 2018 graduate […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Healthy Living to host virtual diabetes workshop
Healthy Living for Maine is offering a free workshop, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 10, to help individuals with diabetes improve their management of the disease and their overall wellbeing. Examples of topics covered in the workshop include: • Techniques to deal with diabetes symptoms such as fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, depression, anger, fear and frustration; • […]
Posted inConnections
Denmark series to feature author of true story about child singer
DENMARK — Award-winning author Donna Marie Seim this weekend is to present “The Story Behind the Story, of Charley, the Boy Who Sings Alone.” The 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 presentation is part of an authors series put on by Denmark Historical Society, Public Library and Arts Center Collaborative. The event is to be held in […]
Posted inConnections
Historic Harrison sawmill site to offer tours
HARRISON — The historic Scribner’s Saw Mill and Homestead on Jesse Mill Road is to be open from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. People can tour the mill and learn about the “Sash” saw was used to cut lumber, and how to put together a barrel. They can watch the shingle mill slice off shingles […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Antiques festival organizers cancel event
UNION — The Maine Antiques Festival, scheduled for Aug. 6-8 at the Union Fairgrounds, has been canceled. A news release from festival organizers cited a last-minute disruption in the supply chain by the providing tent and table company as the primary issue. No suitable solution could be found at this late date. Festival organizers plan […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Farmington hospital to offer walk-in COVID vaccine
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital will host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic for those 12 and older from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in the Bass Room at 111 Franklin Health Commons. The Pfizer vaccine being administered requires a second dose 21 days later on Aug. 26, also taking place at the hospital. […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Maine organic farmers, gardeners group plans workshops
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association has planned the following events and webinars. Firstly, “Extending the Season in the Garden” is set for noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. MOFGA Crop Specialist Caleb Goossen plans to share best practices for keeping plants healthy and producing food during spring and fall in this free webinar. He […]
Posted inConnections
Local students make Emmanuel College dean’s list
BOSTON — Emmanuel College has announced its 2021 spring semester dean’s list. Local students include Megan Steele of Auburn, Grace Pepin of Lewiston, Dylan Kapusta of Casco, Lauren Sterling of Rumford, Emmalee Clark of New Vineyard, Sophia Jones of Auburn, Rebecca Raby of Auburn and Julia Vitella of Lovell. To earn a spot on the dean’s list, Emmanuel students must achieve […]