BANGOR — Bishop Robert Deeley celebrated the annual Blue Mass Sept. 17 at St. John Church. The Mass is an opportunity to show gratitude towards and to pray for those who work in public safety, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and game wardens, all of whom were represented at the ceremony. The […]
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Early childhood development program grand opening set for Oct. 4 in Farmington
Jumpin’ Jamz, a new early childhood development program for babies and toddlers, is making its way to Farmington for a grand opening on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
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Farmington hospital to host 2nd public forum Sept. 25
The application status for Critical Access Hospital designation will be discussed.
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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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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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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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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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Women’s league, Augusta library to host public forum Sept. 28
Ballot Questions 1 and 3 will be discussed.
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State horticulturist to discuss garden pests Sept. 28 in Camden
CAMDEN — State Horticulturist Gary Fish plans to give a free talk to the Camden Garden Club from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at St. Thomas’ Church, 33 Chestnut St. Fish, who grew up in Farmington, will speak on recent developments regarding pests in the garden. He will review the club’s routine garden pest inspection […]
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Acadia Hospital to offer free webinar on healthy brain aging Oct. 5
BANGOR — Registration is open to attend Northern Light Acadia Hospital’s Healthy Brain Aging Webinar, set for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5. The Maine Initiative for Neurologic Aging & Health is a statewide interest group for research in healthy brain aging, memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and related cognitive disorders, according to a news release […]