Lincoln County Historical Association’s Chapman-Hall House museum is kicking off a new fundraising project to celebrate the art of Maurice “Jake” Day and support the historic site. The stewardship committee for this antique cape is selling 100% cotton tea towels imprinted with Day’s pen and ink drawing. Formerly of Damariscotta, Day is best known for […]
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Agency compiles resource for bottlenecked foodservice businesses
AUGUSTA — To assist business owners facing food supply disruptions, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has compiled a new resource highlighting wholesale procurement channels available for agricultural and seafood products, including distributors, cooperatives, and direct-to-producer options. The Maine Wholesale Foodservice Distributors for Institutional Buyers list was also created in response to food […]
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Newcastle center, Damariscotta theater partner to show film
The Frances Perkins Center has partnered with the Lincoln Theater to present the remastered film “The New Deal for Artists” (1976) at 2 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, at 2 Theater St., in Damariscotta. Sarah Peskin, chair of the Frances Perkins Center board, will present a post screening talk after both the matinee […]
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UMaine at Presque Isle recognizes honor students
PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle has announced its local students that made the 2021 spring semester dean’s list. Dean’s list: Abby Fisk Malone of Gardiner, Cassidy M. Spencer of Litchfield, Nichole Marie Stewart of Oakland, Taylor J. Shute of Vassalboro, Bethany Laura McAvoy of Winthrop, Callie Morgan Rogers of Winthrop, […]
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AARP Maine seeks nominees for community service award
PORTLAND — AARP Maine seeks nominations for its 2021 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors those individuals who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. The annual award is named after Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, who founded AARP in 1958 at the age of 73. […]
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Brass quintet to perform during Wiscasset art walk
WISCASSET — The Downeast Brass quintet is to perform from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 29, during the Wiscasset Art Walk. The group plans to use the new sidewalks as performance space and perform throughout the village. Dwight Tibbetts, group founder and director, said, “These guys are the best in brass,” according to a […]
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Readfield society releases new history book
The Readfield Historical Society has released a new book, “Brief Biographies c.1900 pertaining to some residents of Readfield, Maine.” The book includes brief biographies of 35 men and their families who resided in, or had familial connections to, Readfield at the turn of the 20th century. The biographies were extracted and compiled from “American Series […]
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UMaine at Augusta announces part-time dean’s lists
The University of Maine at Augusta has announced its fall 2020 spring 2021 part-time dean’s list. Names are listed alphabetically by county and city within the state of Maine, followed by national. Androscoggin Zach Danse, Darlene Gardner, Jennifer King, Kathleen Libby and Amanda Monaghan, all of Auburn; Dezirey Durazo of Greene; Kaeli Strout of Leeds; […]
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Job Corps offers career training to youth
Job Corps is enrolling people aged 16-24 interested in free learning career training in areas such as automotive, welding, healthcare, electrical and culinary arts. Virtual and online learning options are available. People can earn their high school diploma or equivalency, as well as their driver’s license, at the same time. Housing and meals are included […]
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SNAPSHOT: Dresden resident earns Spirit of America award
Allan Moeller Sr. received the Spirit of America award July 11 during the Dresden Summerfest. From left are Dave Probert, 2021 recipient Allan Moeller Sr., State Rep. Allison Hepler, Peter Walsh, Tonia Clark, Mary Walsh and Gary Getchell.