WATERVILLE — Because of the unexpected response of people wanting to join its Tuesday night square dancing lessons, the Central Maine Square Dance Club has extended the invitation for two more weeks. The group is meant to be fun and welcoming, with a new program that is more relaxed and personal, for couples or singles […]
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UMaine center to host talk on storytelling Nov. 22
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is scheduled to host a talk, from 3 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, about how storytelling can inform collaboration and vice versa. Storytelling has been around for as long as human history. While scientists traditionally use storytelling […]
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Center to offer online college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, Nov. 22 at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon.; • Monday, Nov. 29 at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon.; • Tuesday, Nov. […]
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Farmington Grange seeks crafters for holiday fairs
Farmington Grange seeks crafters for a series of holiday fairs. The fairs are scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 20, Dec. 4 and Dec. 18, at the 124 Bridge St. grange hall. Tables are available for a fee. Refreshments will be available for a donation. Vendors wishing to rent space should call a […]
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Wilson Scholars Program names fall student researchers
The University of Maine at Farmington Michael Wilson Scholars Program has named six outstanding student researchers as Wilson Scholars for this fall. Established in 2006, the selective program directly connects students with faculty mentors to promote the highest level of scholarship as students explore dynamic local, national and international research topics. This semester’s Wilson Scholars […]
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Waterville man receives Masonic Scouting award
WATERVILLE — Bruce Rueger of Waterville, vice chair of the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting, was presented the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award Oct. 26 in recognition of his dedication to both the Masons and the programs of Scouting. Richard Nadeau, grand master of Masons in Maine, presented the award at Central Lodge 45 […]
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Madison school to deliver Thanksgiving dinners to senior citizens
Madison Area High School plans to host its 30th annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner by delivery service only at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19. To reserve a dinner, call 207-696-3395.
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Photographer to discuss visual practice, social justice
ROCKPORT — The latest lecture of the weekly Alumni Lecture Series hosted by Maine Media Workshops + College, “Inside/Out“ is due to feature photographer Lola Flash online from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. Flash will discuss her art, activism and practice, firmly rooted in social justice advocacy around sexual, racial and cultural difference. […]
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Youth video contest to promote COVID-19 vaccination
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Maine Department of Education, has launched a new video competition for Maine children to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, following federal recommendation of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11. DHHS and DOE invite Maine youth ages 5 to 17 to submit 30-second […]
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Fairfield Grange member makes lap quilts for veterans
Victor Grange 139 in Fairfield Center recently held a lap quilt drive for benefit veterans. Joyce Green, a member of the Grange, responded to the drive by making five lap quilts. Members decided that those quilts would be given to local veterans.