VASSALBORO — The Vassalboro United Methodist Church is set to hold an online holiday auction from 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, through 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9. More than 100 items will be available to place bids on at any time. The option to “buy now” is also included with each item or place bids […]
Stacy Blanchet
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Lewiston library to launch summer reading program June 24
Participants are encouraged to not only to read or listen to books but also make a new craft or recipe or explore a favorite place in our beautiful city or a new landmark in our wondrous state.
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Series Review: ‘Bad Sisters’ Season 2 opener much darker, scarier, J.P. Devine writes
They’re back. The “Bad Sisters” is back on Apple TV+ and we’re grateful. Are we not? Does it not feel good to be Irish again? Well, ready or not here they are, the wonderful “Bad” Garvey Sisters. All are wonderfully played by an assortment of gifted women with co-creater Sharon Horgan (as Eva), Sarah Greene […]
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Camden school to offer ukulele workshop Dec. 7
CAMDEN — A 90-minute Bay Chamber workshop for intermediate ukulele players is set for 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 7, at Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School, 5 Mountain St. The workshop offers clear steps toward a higher level of playing with a focus on skill building, technique and expression. “My goal is to […]
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Augusta United Way creates ‘Unignorable’ campaign posters
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley is bringing attention to critical community issues through its 2024 “Unignorable” campaign. With two featured posters on education inequality and childhood hunger, UWKV emphasizes barriers that prevent children in Kennebec County from realizing their potential, affecting both their well-being and the community’s future. Conceptualized and illustrated by UWKV […]
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UMaine Extension offers webinars on demand bundles
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering eight new bundles of prerecorded webinars on gardening-related topics. The On Demand Webinar bundles include three-to-four webinars and related resources that can make good gifts for gardeners, according to a news release from Melissa Arndt, director of marking and communications, University of Maine Cooperative Extension. New topics include: […]
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Sand Buckets and Clear Paths Program helps Augusta residents after storms
AUGUSTA — The seventh annual Sand Buckets and Clear Paths Program aims to support Augusta residents age 60 and older, who have a disability or physical limitations that prevent them from clearing their pathways or obtaining sand for winter safety. This program is a partnership between Augusta Age-Friendly, Augusta Parks and Recreation, Augusta Police Department, […]
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MaineGeneral, Colby College revive walking program
WATERVILLE — MaineGeneral Health’s Peter Alfond Prevention & Heathy Living Center has restarted its Colby College Walking Program at the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, 4900 Mayflower Hill Drive. The program was suspended for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is for those age 55 and older. Community members may walk from […]
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Waldo Theatre to present Dances with Ivory
Dances with Ivory will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Waldo Theatre, 916 Main St., in Waldoboro. This cultural music experience features piano selections based on indigenous tribal melodies. The piano is used in unusual ways to achieve ethereal effects, such as strumming inside the body of the piano on the strings […]
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: Gerald Brann talks about Elton John Tribute act set for Nov. 23
There are some artists that I really enjoy chatting with on a regular basis, such is the case with Gerald Brann of the Elton John tribute act called Yellow Brick Road. I had the pleasure of reviewing his debut performance as Elton John and I knew then that he was definitely someone to watch in […]