BOSTON — Two local students have been named to the 2020 fall semester dean’s list at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University. Isabella Luce of Belgrade is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in health psychology. Luce plans to graduate from the Boston campus in 2024. Sydney Townsend of Sidney is pursuing a […]
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Maine, Wabanaki shellfisheries to be discussed April 12
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk about learning, equity and collaboration in Maine and Wabanaki wild shellfisheries from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 12. The future of shellfishing across Maine and Wabanaki homelands is uncertain, as wild clam and mussel […]
Virtual musical fundraiser to be held April 11
Musicians will share their talents in a by-donation event for the Inn Along the Way and Lincoln County Television.
Rangeley arts group to hold auditions for comedic play
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to hold open auditions for its summer production of a comedy, “The Death of Robin Hood.” Auditions will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The production is scheduled for July 30 through Aug. 2. The audition […]
Leeds Historical Society to take spring walks
Explore historic locations with members during April and May.
Evidence-based practice conference set for April 9
ORONO — “Our Environment: Nurses Taking Action on Sustainable Health Solutions” will be the focus — at the University of Maine on Friday, April 9, — of the annual evidence-based practice conference of the Omicron Xi at-Large Chapter of the global nursing honor society Sigma Theta Tau International. The virtual event, free and open to […]
Rangeley students offered virtual performance experience
RANGELEY — The Lakeside Dance Academy will present a virtual dance concert — an event meant to provide a quality student experience but is not open to the public — on Wednesday, April 10, at the Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theater. Each class will have a separate time slot in the theater that […]
Arts gallery seeks artists for ‘Wild Things’ juried show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts has made a call to artists for its first juried show of 2021. Artists can submit up to two works to “Wild Things,” and are invited to respond to that theme to reflect their own interpretations. Submission is open to original representational or abstract artwork in all media including, but not […]
Madison legion auxiliary far exceeds ‘Sock Hop’ goal
MADISON — Members of The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 39, held a “Drive Thru Sock Hop” Feb. 27 to the beat of 50’s and 60’s music. With collection boxes, monetary donations and socks donated the day of the event, the legion received 1,289 pairs of socks. The auxiliary well exceeded its goal of 100 pairs […]
Local chapter provides gifts of appreciation for essential workers
Franklin Memorial Hospital also presented with certificate of appreciation