The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is set to present a talk by Kenny Wing on the Benedict Arnold expedition in Maine from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Wing, 71, is a lifelong native of Eustis, being born right after Flagstaff Lake was created and a […]
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Sheepscot River Race set for July 6
This six-mile canoe and kayak race starts in Newcastle at the U.S. Route 1 Rest Area Bridge and finishes at the Wiscasset Waterfront in Wiscasset.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of June 10-17
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of June 10-17. Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Scientist, author to speak at Good Will-Hinckley June 12
Good Will-Hinckley is set to host a talk by Professor Bernd Heinrich at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in the The Moody School Auditorium, 13 Easler Road, Hinckley. Heinrich will share his experiences of enchantment as a biologist. He is the author of “Winter World, Mind of the Raven,” and “Life Everlasting.” He often writes […]
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Free credit monitoring available in response to cyberattack
AUGUSTA — The Bureau of Insurance reminds Maine residents to exercise caution and take action to protect personal information. This is especially important as a result of the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, which impacted millions of people. In response to the attack, UnitedHealth Group is providing two years of […]
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UMaine Extension launches new podcast featuring farm experts from home, abroad
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched the Maine Farmcast, a podcast that features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers running operations of any size. Topics will include latest research results and ongoing projects, practical information about day-to-day operations, as well as guidance […]
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Gold LEAF Institute Senior College plans summer kickoff in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Gold LEAF Institute will hold its free summer kickoff and annual meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St. The institute is a member-run organization affiliated with the University of Maine in Farmington. Its mission is to provide continued learning and activity opportunities for anyone […]
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Damariscotta gallery calls for art for ’Land & Sea‘ juried show
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work to a juried show, “Land & Sea.” The deadline is 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29. The theme “Land & Sea” is open to personal interpretation by the artists and may include realistic as well as abstract works. This summer show draws broadly on the Maine landscape. […]
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Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans fundraiser for July 11
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to hold a fundraiser Thursday, July 11. The evening begins with private cocktail receptions at 5:30 p.m., followed by a dessert reception with cash bar, and then a concert featuring The Beach Bums — a Beach Boys Tribute Band, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. […]
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Maine International Film Festival to honor 2 directors
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center has announced that filmmaker Mary Harron is the recipient of the 2024 Midlife Achievement Award and Jos Stelling is the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Both are to be honored at the 27th annual Maine International Film Festival, set for Friday to Sunday, July 12-21. Since Harron’s 1996 feature […]