AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission has opened registration for the 2019-20 Poetry Out Loud program. Poetry Out Loud is a student recitation contest that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition to high school students across the country. This program helps students master public speaking […]
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Augusta Nature Club to meet Sept. 25
The Augusta Nature Club will hold its first luncheon of the season at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Capital Area Technical Center, 40 Pierce Drive. Danielle D’Auria, of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, will discuss the Great Blue Heron migration. The cost is $7. For reservation, call Heide Munro at 622-7395.
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Auditions for ‘Seussical’ set for Sept. 27, 29
TOPSHAM — Midcoast Youth Theater will hold auditions for “Seussical” Sept. 27 and 29 at the Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St. Adults and children in kindergarten and above are encouraged to audition, and everyone who does will have a role in the production. “Seussical” will be performed Jan. 9-12 at Crooker Theatre at Brunswick […]
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The Beet Poets to perform Tuesday
WINTHROP — The Bailey Library will host the Beet Poets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, for an free evening of poetry, storytelling and music at the library at 39 Bowdoin St. The Beet Poets are friends and neighbors Claire Hersom, David Moreau, Jay Franzel, Stan Davis and Brian Kavanah. Hersom, Moreau and Franzel will […]
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Spectrum Generation to hold focus group about aging issues
WATERVILLE – Spectrum Generations, the Central Maine Area Agency on Aging, seeks focus group participants to gauge their interests and insight on aging issues relative to their desire to continue aging in place. The focus group will be held from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Spectrum Generations’ Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold […]
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‘Story of Maine in 112 Objects’ to be presented Sept. 23
NEWCASTLE — Bernard Fishman, Maine State Museum director, will speak at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Lincoln Home, 22 River Road. Fishman has edited and published a book, “A Story of Maine in 112 Objects,” which tells the story of Maine through a choice selection of 112 objects in the museum’s collections. From […]
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Hope’s Place for Grieving Children group to start meeting Oct. 8
SKOWHEGAN — Hope’s Place for Grieving Children will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Oct. 8 and will run for six weeks at Centenary United Methodist Church, 113 Dr. Mann Road. The mission of Hope’s Place is to provide a safe supportive environment for grieving children, teens and families through peer support […]
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Domestic Abuse focus of Sept. 16 exhibit
Project started by renowned photojournalist Patrisha McLean.
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Abbey Coughlan receives Lasell Bowl
NEWTON, Mass. — Abbey Coughlan, of Randolph, an International Business graduate from Lasell University, recently received the Lasell Bowl at the 2019 Awards Banquet. The Lasell Bowl is given to students who have distinguished themselves as individuals who contribute to the life of the campus in especially noteworthy ways. Recipients have held formal leadership positions […]
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Thomas College rep to visit Carrabec, Mount Abram high schools
A representative from Thomas College is scheduled to visit Carrabec High School at 10:20 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in North Anson, and Mount Abram Regional High School at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in Salem Township. The representative will meet with students to share the college’s story and what it has to offer. For more […]