Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest 2023 is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Saturday, Dec. 1-3. New this year is a Santa’s Workshop for families, a Christmas Cookie Challenge for bakers, a wreath-making demonstration, and workshops for holiday decoration making, according to a news release from Lucia Droby for Marketfest. Familiar features return, such […]
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Winslow Jr. High School announces honor students
Winslow Junior High School recently named the following students to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. 8th Grade High honors: Haleigh Blackstone, Brody Brockway, Olivia Coldwell, Alexander Davis, Emma Fales, Balen Farnham, Frank Farnham, Emilee Feyler, Kolby Gibbs, Cruz Hamilton, Natalie Hussey, Natalie Lagasse, Tylee Latham, Adrianna Lombardi, Katherine Martin, Brinlyn […]
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Rangeley arts group to host Walk to Bethlehem pageant Dec. 10
For the 43rd year, the Rangeley Friends of the Arts will sponsor the annual Walk to Bethlehem celebration at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. This free event — which recreates Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, complete with community members costumed as nativity figures — will begin at the Rangeley Inn & Tavern at 2443 […]
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Rangeley plans community chorus holiday concert for Dec. 15
The Rangeley Community Chorus Holiday Concert is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at the Church of The Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. Included in the program will be a wide range of Christmas and holiday music. General admission costs $15 for adults and $10 for those 18 and younger. Advance tickets can be […]
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Artwalk Gardiner set for Dec. 1
Artwalk Gardiner is set for 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, through the downtown. The event will feature works by more than 30 local artists, ranging from painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, handmade books, jewelry, textiles and sculpture. The artists and their work will be located in shops, galleries, artists’ studios, and other venues throughout downtown, according […]
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Johnson Hall’s Festival of Trees to start Nov. 30
GARDINER — Johnson Hall plans to host its sixth annual Festival of Trees Thursday, Nov. 30, through Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Life Community Church, at 46 Church St. Hours are 4-8 p.m. Nov. 30, noon-8 p.m. Dec. 1., 1o a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 2 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3. Santa will be available for photos […]
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Joy to the Ville festivities set for Dec. 2
Join Waterville Creates, the Colby College Museum of Art, the Waterville Public Library, and the Children’s Discovery Museum, as they celebrate the magic of the season with Joy to the Ville on Saturday, Dec. 2. In addition to the activities listed below, the following exhibitions will be on view throughout the day: Holiday Bazaar at […]
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Maine Film Center director to participate in Mashariki African Film Festival in Kigali, Rwanda
WATERVILLE — Mike Perreault, executive director of the Maine Film Center, is serving as a juror for film competitions at the Mashariki African Film Festival through Dec. 1, and will represent the Maine International Film Festival (MIFF) at the first Kigali-based MashaRket, from Tuesday through Thursday, Nov. 28-30. The Mashariki African Film Festival is the […]
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Norridgewock resident makes dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology
BOSTON — Phoebe Lyman of Norridgewock has made the dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the Summer 2023 semester. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Kennebec 4-H Open House set for Saturday
AUGUSTA — A Kennebec 4-H Open House is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Buker Community Center, 22 Armory St. The University of Maine Extension plans to welcome area folks to a free event for families with fun, interactive activities through the afternoon to learn about what its 4-H clubs […]