Carrabassett Valley Public Library is hosting a one-hour presentation highlighting some of Maine’s more secretive wildlife by writer and photographer Ed Robinson. The talk is set for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the 3209 Carrabassett Drive library. This presentation will feature Atlantic puffins, black bears, Northern saw-whet owls, Canada lynx and the American mink, […]
Tedda Henry
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‘Larry Crowne’ a tanker of a film
Did I miss a name in the credits? No, I double checked. I viewed it as a Sunday morning sitcom starring Tom Hanks. Yes, Tom Hanks of “Philadelphia,” “Forrest Gump,” “Big,” “Sleepless in Seattle” and “ Cast Away.” That Tom Hanks, the “beloved star” Tom Hanks. Here is our beloved Tom Hanks starring in a […]
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Thomas College professor to host Cybersecurity Conference in Portland Oct. 5
Dr. Frank Appunn, a Thomas College cybersecurity professor and expert, is teaming up with area professionals to host the SecureMaine Conference, organized by SecureMaine, a nonprofit organization. The conference is set for Thursday, Oct. 5, at The Point on Clarks Pond Parkway in South Portland. Doors open at 7 a.m. for registration with 7:30 a.m. […]
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Damariscotta gallery member to open creative experiences discussion Sept. 28
DAMARSCOTTA — River Arts plans to host a free gathering for anyone interested in sharing creative experiences from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at the 36 Elm St. gallery. Opening up the conversation is River Arts member William Anthony, an artist, writer and professor. Published in 2022, Anthony’s novel “Farnsy” is the story of a […]
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Year’s last Wiscasset Art Walk set for Sept. 28
WISCASSET — The community is invited to “Hold Back the Night”at a contra dance during Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, Sept. 28. WAW runs from 5-8 p.m. with the dance party beginning around 6:30 p.m. under the tent on Water Street in Wiscasset Village. Contra dance band T-Acadie will play the tunes and call the […]
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Union library to hold Soup & Suspense event Sept. 27
UNION — Vose Library is set to host a Soup & Suspense event with author David Rosenfelt at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the 392 Common Road library and via Zoom. Soup will be ready at 6:30 p.m. for a suggested donation of $5. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. Participants can […]
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Martha Ballard memorial park gathering set for Sept. 27 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Mayor’s Committee on the Martha Ballard Memorial at Mill Park, in partnership with the Augusta Downtown Alliance, offers a chance to view the memorial site overlooking Bond Brook and the Kennebec River. The gathering is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Mill Park at 1 Northern Ave. This location will […]
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Waterville’s Lakewood residents release butterflies
WATERVILLE — There were smiles and expressions of wonder and delight Sept. 12, as residents and staff at Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood released a few dozen butterflies to symbolize the joy of living. The event was a collaboration between Lakewood and Northern Light Home Care & Hospice. Residents participated in a short ceremony of […]
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South China church seeks crafters for Oct. 28 fair, bake sale
South China Community Church seeks crafters for its Craft Fair and Bake Sale, set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the 246 Village St. church. To rent a table for $20, call Diane Rawson at 207-399-6359. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Gardiner student research project at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WORCESTER, Mass. — Kyla Driscoll of Gardiner, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in interactive media and game development at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense research project, titled Acadia Dark Sky. At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project […]