Thomas College has announced members named to its Presidential Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Social Justice, which was created in June. The creation of the task force by President Laurie G. Lachance was in response to the recent global outcry over the senseless killings of black community members and the call to meaningfully address […]
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Taste of Waterville canceled because of large gathering restrictions
Restrictions on sizes for large gatherings into the fall have resulted in the cancellation of Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s 28th annual Taste of Waterville scheduled to be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Head of Falls, downtown Waterville, according to a news release from the Waterville chamber. This year’s event had been moved because […]
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Seaweed in Maine webinar set for Aug. 20 with Hannah Webber
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a live webinar about seaweed in Maine with expert Hannah Webber at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. Registrants will receive a Zoom link to the web-based lecture following their registration and again before the event. For more information or to register, visit kennebecestuary.org/upcoming-events/2020/8/20/seaweed-talk-with-hannah-webber or call 207-442-8400. Attendees will […]
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Madison’s American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39 seeks school supply donations
Supplies will go to students its local schools Madison MSAD 49 and Carrabec RSU 74.
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Artwork sought for pop-up art show centering on racial justice
ArtWaves, a nonprofit community arts center, seeks artists to produce works for a one-day pop-up art show in downtown Bar Harbor, Art for Justice: Working Towards Equity. This exhibition seeks to explore issues of racial justice and to inspire positive change from a place of creativity within our community. It will feature new works by […]
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Artists tell their stories in Maine Art Gallery Show
“Lost and Found,” an eclectic mix of materials and genres, can be viewed online through Sept. 4.
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Diocese of Portland’s Hispanic Ministry receives $15,000 grant
The directors of the Maine Community Foundation have approved a $15,000 grant to the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Hispanic Ministry to help in its work in supporting people and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Funded largely by the […]
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Lincoln County Historical Association misses summer visitors, looks to future
Just as many stores, restaurants, and other businesses have fallen victim to the dictates of the coronavirus, museums and historic sites including three that are maintained by Lincoln County Historical Association remain closed to summer visitors. In a normal year, volunteer docents would share stories of these buildings to show how history intertwines with the […]
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Palermo Community Library celebrates Phase 2 of reopening with Purchase of Park Pass
The Palermo Community Library, 2789 Route 3, began Phase 2 of reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic by opening to the public while continuing curbside pickup. The Board of Trustees worked hard behind the scenes to make the library as safe as possible by installing Plexiglas hygiene barriers, providing a deep thorough cleaning of the library’s […]
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Manchester church to hold summer lawn sale and outside luncheon Aug. 29
Manchester Community Church will hold its summer lawn sale and outside luncheon from 9 a.m. (no early birds) to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at 21 Readfield Road, Manchester. The outside Country Café will be open and all orders will be in to-go containers. All workers will wear masks and gloves, and hand sanitizer containers […]