GREENE — An evening of gospel music sung by tenor Jason Runnels is to be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at Greene Baptist Church, 102 Main St. Runnels began a full-time career in Christian music in 1998 when he joined Tony Gore & Majesty. In 2000, he was nominated as one of the […]
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Bird club to host Lewiston plein air sessions
The Stanton Bird Club invites artists to participate in several plein air sessions at Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary in Lewiston over the next several months. The first is to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, and hosted by local painter Michael Everett. Painters will meet at Thorncrag’s Montello Street parking lot. For more information, […]
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Wilton museum welcomes program director
WILTON — Western Maine Play Museum, at 561 Main St., is offering in-person ticket sales again, at the price of $7 per person for 12 months and older. July starts with welcoming Laurel Mulherin as program director. Rentals will be available again for birthday parties and other special events. The museum has collaborated with Sandy […]
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Coalition to offer free health screenings, education
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition plans a series of free Mobile Health Unit events, offering a variety of health screenings and education. Screenings include blood pressure and cholesterol checks, as well as body composition analysis. This month’s events are as follows: Wednesday, July 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Fotter’s Market, Stratton; Wednesday, July 14, 10 a.m.-1 […]
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Invasive plant plan applications available to woodlot owners
AUGUSTA — The Maine Forest Service is to provide up to $85,000 over the next two years for local governments, municipalities, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private family woodland owners to obtain Invasive Plant Control Practice Plans for their woods. Supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, financial incentives for […]
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RFA seeks artists, artisans, musicians for webpage
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts look to use its webpage to connect local artists, artisans and musicians to the greater public. They are offering a free webpage with text and images to any area artist who is interested. The site is visible at rangeleyarts.org. It is to offer basic information about the artist or […]
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WPI names local students to dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local undergraduates were named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Devon Poisson of Sabattus, class of 2022, majoring in electrical and computer engineering. Jacob Bernard of Mechanic Falls, class of 2023, majoring in robotics engineering. Vanessa Bussiere of Lisbon Falls, class of 2023, majoring in architectural […]
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Library talk to cover Ethiopia’s rare wildlife, cliff churches
LOVELL — The Summer Speaker Series at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library is set to continue with a visit Ethiopia. The talk is to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at the 227 Main St. library and on Zoom. Lovell resident Moira Yip will share what she’s learned from her travels to this […]
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Lewiston church to host free summer concerts
LEWISTON — The summer concert series at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St., is scheduled to return this month. Starting on Wednesday, July 7, organ concerts will be held each Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. Performances are free and open to the public, but donations to help with the preservation of the […]
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Historical society to feature early Franco-American office holder
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host author Douglas Rooks, in his talk about remarkable Mainer Albert Beliveau from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 8. The society’s regular monthly meeting is to follow. Beliveau was the youngest county attorney in Maine when he was elected in Oxford County in 1914, and the first […]