SKOWHEGAN — Crafters and vendors can book a space by Tuesday, Nov. 15, for the Holiday Stroll Christmas Craft Fair set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Centenary United Methodist Church, 103 Dr. Mann Road. The event will include crafts, bake sale and luncheon. To rent a table, call Ila Libby […]
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Local Wreaths Across America fundraiser kicks off Veterans Day
Remembrance wreaths will be distributed at the local veterans’ cemeteries in Augusta, Chelsea on National Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, Dec. 17.
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‘Paper Things’ author to give talk Nov. 14 at UMaine Augusta
AUGUSTA — Author and Educator Jennifer Richard Jacobson plans to discuss homelessness, research for her books, and also the writing process at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the University of Maine at Augusta, Katz Library, Room 14, 20 Jewett Drive. Interested participants also can attend via Zoom by registering with UMA Academic Logistics at […]
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Damariscotta year-end show opening reception Nov. 26
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts is set to host an opening reception of “Celebration” 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at 36 Elm Street Plaza. Join the event, meet the artists and partake in light refreshments at this year-end show that applauds the abundance of art in the Maine community. “Celebration” runs through Dec. 30. This exhibition […]
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Augusta tech center lauds December professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta has announced its December professionals of the month. Raegan Bechard resides in Augusta. She is a senior at Cony High School enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant program at the center. She didn’t plan to take the CNA program this year, but signed up after meeting with college admissions […]
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Hilary Swank hits the small screen in ‘Alaska Daily’
Oscar winner Hilary Swank is back, on a much smaller screen, but we have missed her and we’ll take her, no matter the size on the tube. Here is our Hilary in Tom McCarthy’s (“The Station Agent,” “Spotlight”) as Eileen Fitzgerald, an Irish-American newspaper reporter. Irish she is, with a sheet-metal attitude, a dockworker’s mouth, […]
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‘The Crown’ makes disappointing casting changes in Season 5
It’s back, and we’re happy to seek out those calmer seas, gorgeous settings and new handsome royals from the past. Well, it’s back, but the wrinkles and sags are showing. It happens to the best of us. “The Crown,” with its four seasons of civility, gorgeous cinematography, splendid words and fussy decor are there, but […]
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Local students make PA college dean’s list
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Two local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Grove City College. They include Kayla Hubbard of Palermo and Nicholas Sparks of Farmington. Students eligible for the dean’s list have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the dean’s list with distinction a GPA of 3.60 to […]
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Local students make Massachusetts college honors lists
DUDLEY, Mass. — Three local students have been named to 2021 fall semester honors lists at Nichols College. They include Tyler Dunn of Mount Vernon and Keegan Choate of Winthrop, who both earned president’s list honors; and Ryan Friend of Pittsfield, who earned dean’s list honors. In order to be included on the dean’s list, a […]
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Mid-Maine Chamber to hold ‘Takeout Challenge Contest’
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is once again holding its “Takeout Challenge Contest” for 2022 to help out restaurants, cafes and eateries when they need it most, according to a news release from the chamber. For the next five weeks, people can enter to win a $25 Damon’s Beverage gift card, or one of four Chamber […]