FREEPORT — The Elder Abuse Institute of Maine invites all to celebrate its 20th year of service to Maine’s elderly adults. The evening event, Hope Is the Key, is set for 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Harraseeket Inn, 162 Main St. This gathering will feature MT Connolly, a pioneering expert on elder justice. […]
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WinterKids fund applications due June 14
This year, WinterKids will distribute a total of $25,000 in grants to 10 organizations, divided among three Maine public schools, three Maine parks and recreation programs, three Maine nonprofit organizations, and one honorable mention.
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Women Veterans Appreciation Day set for June 12 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is set to hold a Women Veterans Appreciation Day at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Maine State House in the Hall of Flags. The event will feature guest speakers, veteran-centric organizations, and representatives to provide connection […]
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Maine International Film Festival to honor 2 directors
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center has announced that filmmaker Mary Harron is the recipient of the 2024 Midlife Achievement Award and Jos Stelling is the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Both are to be honored at the 27th annual Maine International Film Festival, set for Friday to Sunday, July 12-21. Since Harron’s 1996 feature […]
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Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans fundraiser for July 11
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to hold a fundraiser Thursday, July 11. The evening begins with private cocktail receptions at 5:30 p.m., followed by a dessert reception with cash bar, and then a concert featuring The Beach Bums — a Beach Boys Tribute Band, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. […]
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Damariscotta gallery calls for art for ’Land & Sea‘ juried show
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work to a juried show, “Land & Sea.” The deadline is 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29. The theme “Land & Sea” is open to personal interpretation by the artists and may include realistic as well as abstract works. This summer show draws broadly on the Maine landscape. […]
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Gold LEAF Institute Senior College plans summer kickoff in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Gold LEAF Institute will hold its free summer kickoff and annual meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St. The institute is a member-run organization affiliated with the University of Maine in Farmington. Its mission is to provide continued learning and activity opportunities for anyone […]
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Wise Women Move event set for Lewiston June 7
LEWISTON — The Center for Wisdom’s Women is set to hold its Wise Women Move event on Friday, June 7, at 143 Blake St. Chapel. Heidi Audet and Rosa Storer will guide attendees in stretching, breathing, and dancing to heal the body through movement. This is an all-levels, all-abilities workshop that is free to those […]
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Maine’s annual Wild Blueberry Weekend to return Aug. 3, 4
Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend is back for its fourth consecutive year and scheduled for Saturday to Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4. The event is organized by the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate and learn more about the state’s native berry by exploring multiple Maine wild blueberry farms that […]
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Bates College to hold Clean Sweep yard sale June 9
LEWISTON — Bates College is set to host its Clean Sweep yard sale on Sunday, June 9. Doors open at 8 a.m. at the Bates Underhill Arena, 145 Russell St. This year’s event is in support of John F. Murphy Homes. The bulk of the sale items come from Bates College students who donate an […]