ROCKPORT — The latest online lecture of the Maine Media Workshops’ weekly alumni lecture series is scheduled to feature book artist Lucky Platt, who will discuss the storytelling potential of the ancient “Crankie” scroll from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3. The storytelling form involves an illustrated or decorated scroll, and includes ways of […]
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Conference to focus on living with cancer during pandemic
The Christine B. Foundation and Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center plan to co-host its Maine Cancer Series, starting with the Downeast Living With Cancer Conference: Living With Cancer in the Time of a Pandemic. The event is scheduled to be held via Zoom at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, and will focus on the […]
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Camden gallery to host silent art auction fundraiser for library
The Camden Public Library is putting together a silent art auction featuring Midcoast artists. The show is scheduled to be on display from Saturday to Saturday, Nov. 6-13, at Page Gallery at 23 Bay View St. in Camden. Nov. 13 is an all-day open house reception at the gallery, welcoming viewers and bidders from 10 […]
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Saint Dominic Academy Holiday Festival set for Nov. 6
Vendor registration for the festival is open.
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St. Joseph Nutrition Center to host Winter Farmers’ Market
The Farmington Farmers’ Market will move indoors to a new location at the St. Joseph Center starting on Saturday, Nov. 6. The winter market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, November through April, at the center, located at the corner of Quebec and Middle Streets. The Center houses the St. Joseph […]
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Augusta Cub Scouts attend ‘Touch a Truck’ event
Augusta Cub Scout Pack 684 held a “Touch a Truck” event Oct. 23 at Mill Park in Augusta. Youth from around the area climbed on and in large rigs and small earth-movers, learning from the owners how each worked. The event also had information about Cub Scouting. “It was great to see kids having fun […]
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Kennebec Historical Society welcomes new leader
Members of the Augusta-based Kennebec Historical Society recently elected Jamie Carter Logan of Augusta as their president. Logan, 35, a freelance writer and consultant, replaces Patsy Garside Crockett, also of Augusta, who stepped down after four years in office. Mark Laney of Winthrop was elected treasurer, succeeding Doreen Harvey, also of Winthrop. Kent London of […]
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Symposium on pandemic perseverance set for Nov. 5
PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine and Maine Behavioral Healthcare plan to present a daylong symposium to help people persevere during the pandemic. The program, “Resilience from Trauma During the Time of COVID-19,” is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Hannaford Hall on USM’s Portland Campus. Attendees can participate […]
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Square dance club offering lessons in Waterville
The Central Maine Square Dance Club of Waterville is again hosting square dance lessons. The newer program is being taught across the country with much success and a shorter learning time. Bob Brown, president and caller of the club, is teaching it to three other groups in the area, where it has been well received, […]
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Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce to host business breakfast Nov. 4
Donna Casses, SCORE Northern Maine Chapter chair, will be the guest speaker.