River Arts in Damariscotta opened April 21 with the first juried show of 2021, “Wild Things.” This exhibition will run until May 22. Professional art, architecture and design writer Jorge Arango served as juror and selected works of 78 artists from the 111 submitted. Artists were invited to interpret the theme “Wild Things” in their […]
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Catholic youth program to be offered this summer
Hundreds of Maine teens and children can participate in a weeklong Catholic youth program for grades 1 to 12. Totus Tuus will be presented in 10 Maine communities this summer. The program is organized by the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Vocations. Teams of men and women, including seminarians and college students, are hired each […]
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Tick survey reports first findings, seeks citizen scientists
ORONO — The Maine Forest Tick Survey at the University of Maine has issued its 2020 Citizen Science Results Report for nine southern and coastal counties in the state, and is seeking forest landowners to be part of its citizen science research program this summer. To understand the growing risks of tick-borne diseases in Maine […]
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Academy to display student artwork in Hallowell
Visual artists from Maine Arts Academy in Sidney will showcase and sell their works during May at Slate’s Restaurant, 161 Water St., Hallowell. There will be an artists’ reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 2. Students will display art from a variety of mediums. All proceeds from the art sales will go directly […]
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VA to hold virtual veteran town hall May 4
AUGUSTA — VA Maine Healthcare System will hold a discussion about the utilization of new technologies in health care with VA Maine providers and veterans, and will provide the latest updates on the COVID-19 vaccine and its planning efforts, at a 3-4 p.m. virtual veteran town hall Tuesday, May 4. Those who join via Webex […]
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In-person Travis Mills Walk-athon to return May 19
AUGUSTA — A labor of love and service at St. Michael School will return next week after shifting to become a virtual event last year because of the pandemic. The annual St. Michael School and Travis Mills Walk-athon will be held inside and outside the school on Wednesday, May 19. In 2020, an exercise challenge […]
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Conservation burial grounds talk set for May 4
Winthrop’s Kennebec Land Trust’s staff will present a Winthrop Adult Education course, “Introduction to Conservation Burial Grounds,” from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Baldwin Hill on Baldwin Hill Road in Fayette. Staff at Family First Funeral Homes will also answer questions about the importance of planning ahead for conservation burial and their […]
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Teen center to hold May Day events at Mill Park
The Augusta Teen Center will hold its First May Day Auction and cornhole tournament from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at Mill Park on Water Street. The day outdoors is to be filled with food, music and auction items, giving the community an opportunity to come together, learn about the center and […]
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Arts academy to host two open house events
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy plans to hold an open house for prospective students at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 2, and at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 17, at 11 Goldenrod Lane. Those who attend can learn about this free public high school for the arts and tour the lakeside campus. The academy has students from approximately […]
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Temple Academy lists honor students
WATERVILLE — Temple Academy has announced the following students were named to its third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 12 — Highest honors: Hunter Doyle, Elena Hassele, Dave Louis, Dylan Shortill, Isaac Smith and MaryJo Wadsworth. High honors: Bojan Andjelic and Evan Lafountain. Honors: Ryan Paradis and Chloe Riportella. Grade 11 — […]