The Waterville Opera House will present Bossov Ballet’s The Nutcracker at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12 at 1 Common St. in Waterville. Let the holiday magic begin with a fabulous journey to the Land of Sweets, where toy soldiers, dancing mice, and delicious treats help make […]
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Uplift, a new exhibit from artist Nina Elder, inspired by details from Belfast shipyard and harbor
BELFAST — “Uplift,” a multi-media exploration of the act of lifting by artist Nina Elder, opens at Waterfall Arts on Friday, Dec. 10 (National Human Rights Day), and will run through Jan. 29. During her residency at Waterfall Arts in the summer of 2021 (with support from The Onion Foundation), Elder created eight large-scale drawings, […]
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Shemekia Copeland concert set for Sidney
Snow Pond will present a Shemekia Copeland Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney. With a recording career that began in 1998 at age 18, award-winning vocalist Shemekia Copeland has grown to become one of the most talented and passionately candid artists on today’s […]
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’Death of a Salesman‘ to be staged in Farmington
Death of a Salesman will be staged at 7 p.m. Dec. 9-11 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 12 the UMF Emery Community Arts Center, on Main Street in Farmington. Directed by award-winning playwright, Linda Britt, the cast of this featured performance is comprised of community members as well as faculty, staff, students and alumni. Because […]
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Jolly Gifts aims to spread holiday cheer in Auburn, Waterville, Winslow
In an effort to help countless children and families in need, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Corpus Christi Parish and Catholic Charities Maine are working together to host Jolly Gifts, an initiative that aims to warm hearts and offer support to community members as they prepare for Christmas. All are encouraged to bring a new, […]
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Salvation Army runs holiday fundraising campaign
PORTLAND — With the resurgence of the pandemic, the Salvation Army is digging in for another challenging season of need, as thousands of people continue to struggle with rental assistance and the rising cost of fuel and food. The Salvation Army aims for its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign to mean a brighter holiday season for […]
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Rangeley’s Mountain Holly Days to begin Dec. 10
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual Mountain Holly Days event has been scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Dec. 10-12. There will be shopping and dining specials, refreshments, special festivities, family activities and contests. This event epitomizes the time-honored tradition of families shopping together and enjoying holiday festivities and activities. Shoppers can enjoy many […]
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Jay Town Office offers Elks Operation Santa tags
The Jay Town Office has Elks Operation Santa tags on its tree at 340 Main St. Unwrapped gifts need to be returned to the office by 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. People can help make a child’s wish come true this Christmas by selecting a tag. For more information, contact Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere at […]
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Renewable scholarship offered to returning adult students
FARMINGTON — The Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery scholarships are available for Franklin County students beyond high school age who wish to receive financial assistance toward furthering their education. This renewable scholarship helps recipients return to school to continue their education at the post-secondary level. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make […]
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Arnold Newman Prize winner to discuss ‘Little Black Boy’ photo series
ROCKPORT — Maine Media Workshops + College’s weekly online Alumni Lecture Series comes to a close with the last lecture of the series, “Little Black Boy,” scheduled for 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8. Photographer and 2021 Arnold Newman Prize winner Rashod Taylor will discuss his winning photo series, insights into his practice and how his work […]