AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Garden Club and the Lithgow Library plan to present Art In Bloom from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at the 45 Winthrop St. library. Maine Lifestyles book-inspired floral designs will be celebrated and placed throughout the library. This event is free and open to all. There will […]
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Partner bereavement support group starts in March
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a six-week partner bereavement support group starting March 28. Meetings are set for 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays at a location to be determined. This group is for spouses, significant others, and widows or widowers who have lost their partner, according to a news release from the nonprofit. Group facilitators […]
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Hall-Dale middle, high school names honor roll students
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale Middle and High School has announced the following students were named to its first-semester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 6 — Cum Laude: Aaliyah Adams, Harmony Alexander, Adrianna Badger, Zoe Beaule, Sophia Budd, Kayden Ferguson, Korigan Greenhalgh, Cooper Hillstrom, Jorryn Ibeneme, Baylee Jackson and Patrick Murphy. Also, August Nelson, Liam […]
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‘West Side Story’ sweet goodbye, end of Hollywood’s music magic
Here it is. For this reviewer and ex-New Yorker who saw the Broadway musical before it opened, walked his dog on the debris that became Lincoln Center, watched Jerome Robbins’ first dance sketches at the City Center Ballet and thanks to my life in all those places, I come with legitimate credentials and strong opinions. […]
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Central Maine business briefs: Franklin Savings Bank welcomes Rangeley native to board of directors
People & Places: UScellular give $20,000 to Travis Mills Foundation.
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Damariscotta gallery seeks artists for juried show
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “New Works.” The deadline for entering the show is 4 p.m. Saturday, March 26. This show will showcase artists’ most recent work with a fresh, up-to-the-minute vibe, according to a news release from the gallery. Works that have been created in […]
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Elm City Bridge Club names March 8 winners
FAIRFIELD — Rona Backstrom and Jessie Gunther were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s March 8 game. Mary Anne Trafton and Su Morrison placed second, and Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey placed third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring […]
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Skowhegan church to offer benefit takeout dinner
A benefit takeout corned beef dinner is scheduled to be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Tewksbury Building on Island Avenue in Skowhegan. The cost is $10. Proceeds will benefit heat pumps in the Federated Church. To reserve a dinner, call 207-474-2776, 207-474-0129 or 207-399-0508 by Friday, March 18. Late […]
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Maine Veterans’ Dental Network receives Pillar of Excellence Award
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services in February received the 2022 VA Abraham Lincoln Pillar of Excellence Award for Innovative State Programs for its Maine Veterans’ Dental Network from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Since 2011, the VA has recognized its state partners for programs and initiatives that support veterans in their respective states. […]
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Gardiner gallery displays ‘Rejuvenation’ show
GARDINER — The Monkitree store is hosting “Rejuvenation,” a show of works by eight local artists. With Rejuvenation, artists are sharing through their art what reinvigorates them, according to a news release from the gallery. This show features the work of eight artists working in a variety of medium — photography, mixed media collage, fiber […]