Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations present a Motown Christmas at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St., in Madison. The Soul Sensations bring down the house with a powerful mix of Motown/Memphis Soul Music that’s guaranteed to get the party started! Kick off this holiday season with a100% Old School […]
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Send holiday greenery by following plant health regulations
AUGUSTA — Many Maine residents’ holiday celebrations are not complete without decorating with Maine-grown wreaths, trees, and other decorative plant material. Sharing this tradition by sending wreaths and trees to our friends and families across the country can help us feel more connected even if we can’t be together this holiday season. The Maine Department […]
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Mt. Blue Middle School recognizes honor roll students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Middle School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: Clara Abbott, Rubyanne Alexis, Emma Arnold, Colby Bachelder, Lily Bachelder, Emmyt Bailey, Wyatt Bates, Jonathan Bell, Destiny Blais, Owen Brackett, Katelya Brames, Maggie Brann, Luka Burns, Montana […]
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Heather Pierson Jazz Trio to perform A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas with the Heather Pierson Jazz Trio is set for 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Bangor Arts Exchange, at 193 Exchange St., in Bangor. The trio (Heather Pierson, piano and vocals; Shawn Nadeau, bass; Craig Bryan, drums) returns to Bangor Arts Exchange with their take on Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas. […]
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University extensions to offer winter garden design webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension plan to offer a webinar for home gardeners about winter garden design from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. Designing for Winter Interest and Wildlife will explore how to design and maintain a landscape that provides visual interest while benefiting […]
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UMF professor’s novel named winner of the 2019 New American Fiction Prize
University of Maine Farmington assistant professor of creative writing, Amy Neswald’s first novel, “I Know You Love Me too,” has been named the winner of the 2019 New American Fiction Prize. The celebratory launch, which was delayed due to COVID, will now take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in The Landing in the […]
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Volunteer Maine celebrates new class of AmeriCorps members
AUGUSTA — Maine’s newest AmeriCorps members, hailing from the state and across the country, gathered virtually Nov. 15 to participate in the 27th annual Maine AmeriCorps Induction Ceremony. The ceremony has been archived on the Volunteer Maine YouTube channel for those who could not view it live: youtu.be/o4l_xcvEw08. Maine Supreme Court Associate Justice Andrew Mead […]
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Camden library to offer online privacy, security workshop
The Camden Public Library is scheduled to continue its Tech Help Thursdays series with an online privacy and security program at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, via Zoom. The workshop will cover how to guard one’s privacy and personal information while online, as well as share other helpful and pertinent information. Participants will also learn […]
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New Ventures Maine offers tuition-free classes
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine plans to offer tuition-free online workshops and classes for December and January. The sessions are designed to help people in Maine start a business, build a career and manage money. The full class schedule, growing with new class offerings for January, is accessible at bit.ly/NVMEClasses. December and January: • Job […]
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Improvised show takes over Mainstage at Penobscot Theatre Company
BANGOR – Penobscot Theatre Company in partnership with ImprovAcadia recently announced a new special feature for their 48th Season: Ready, Set, GO! On the second Sunday during each main show run, ImprovAcadia will utilize the existing set to create a new play inspired by your suggestions. Performances are set for 7 p.m. Nov. 28, Jan. […]