AUGUSTA — Rose Schneiderman will come back to life at the Maine State Library through a portrayal in voice, images and song by her grandniece, Annie Schneiderman Valliere, of Woolwich. The talk will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in the library at 233 State St., according to a news release from the library. […]
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Skowhegan leaf, brush pickup to begin Nov. 4
The Town of Skowhegan has announced its in-town leaf/brush pick-up schedule: • Monday, Nov. 4, on streets between North and Madison avenues; • Tuesday, Nov. 5, on streets west of Main Street; • Wednesday, Nov. 6, on streets west of Madison Avenue; • Thursday, Nov. 7, on streets east of Main Street; • Friday, Nov. […]
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Key club plants Yellow Tulip Hope Garden in Farmingdale
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale High School Key Club members planted its first-ever Yellow Tulip Hope Garden on Oct. 21 at the school. The Yellow Tulip Project is a nonprofit organization that is smashing the stigma around mental illness. The yellow tulip is a symbol of hope, according to a news release from Lauren Sylvester, a Hall-Dale […]
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Readfield to hold Veterans Day event Nov. 11
Event was planned by members of Readfield’s Historical Society, Selectboard and United Methodist Church.
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Peggy Yocom to give talk Nov. 10 in Farmington
Topic is “Incest, Fur, and Hidden Bodies: The ‘Cinderella’ No One Knows.”
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Becoming a Resource Family in Maine seminar set for Nov. 13
OAKLAND — Mid-Maine Regional Adult and Community Education is celebrating National Adoption Month this November by offering a one-night seminar called Becoming a Resource Family in Maine. The first session will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in room 208 at Messalonskee High School, 131 Messalonskee High Drive, according to a news release from […]
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Maine Hire A Vet campaign topic of Nov. 7 Winthrop chamber breakfast
Steven Roy, Maine Hire a Vet campaign coordinator, will speak during the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber’s breakfast from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Winthrop Commerce Center, 16 Commerce Plaza, Winthrop, according to a news release from the chamber. The talk will focus on how the state agency helps veterans find quality […]
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Free Diabetes Prevention Program, new class starts Nov. 6
FARMINGTON — MaineHealth at Franklin Memorial Hospital will offer a free year-long course, the Diabetes Prevention Program, a national program that cab help people lower their chance of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a news release from the hospital. An upcoming class will begin at noon starting Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Farmington hospital […]
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Thomas College to hold annual leadership conference Nov. 2
Former NFL Player Raymonn Adams to deliver keynote address.
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SEARCH’s annual dinner recognizes volunteers, isolated seniors in Kennebec County
The SEARCH (Seeking Elderly Alone, Renew, Courage and Hope) program of Catholic Charities Maine held its annual dinner Sept. 24 to thank and recognize its dedicated volunteers and to a provide a fun night for seniors who are isolated. The event, attended by approximately 65 people, was held at Sacred Heart Church hall in Hallowell. […]