River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit works for the first juried show of 2023, “Passages.” The deadline for entries is 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Jorge S. Arango, the art critic of the Portland Press Herald, will be the juror. “Passages” runs from Tuesday, Jan. 17, through Saturday, Feb. 18. The public is […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Farmington, Skowhegan
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Jan. 23, 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Jan. 25, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, Jan. 26, 9 and 10 […]
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Oakland-based foundation to host Blue Christmas Ceremony Dec. 21
The deadline to submit participation entries is Monday, Dec. 19.
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Paul J. Schupf Art Center to open Dec. 17 with Joy to the Ville
WATERVILLE — Joy to the Ville is set to return Saturday, Dec. 17. The event will be the first in a series to help celebrate the opening of the new Paul J. Schupf Art Center. Waterville Creates, together with the Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville Public Library, Children’s Discovery Museum, and Bixby Chocolate Café, […]
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Madison legion to host New Year’s Eve dance/party Dec. 31
MADISON — American Legion Tardiff-Belanger Post No. 39 is scheduled to host a New Year’s Eve dance/party with the band Borderline Express from 8 p.m. until midnight at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple St. Appetizers will be provided throughout the night with a champagne toast at midnight to toast in the new year. […]
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Hallowell theater’s auditions for ‘Love is Murder’ planned
HALLOWELL — Auditions for Gaslight Theater’s first show of 2023 are scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 18, at Hallowell City Hall, 1 Winthrop St. “Love Is Murder” is a comedic spoof of the romance novel industry written by Tim Kelly. It begins when Valentina Velour, the Queen of Romance Fiction, […]
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Whitefield plans Christmas party, open house Dec. 17
WHITEFIELD – A fire department open house and Christmas party with Santa has been scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at 24 Townhouse Road. At 4:30 p.m. Santa will arrive by a fire truck, light the Christmas tree, greet children and pass out gifts. Cookies, cider, popcorn and music will be provided, along with […]
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Whitefield Library plans pop-up caroling Dec. 16
Whitefield Library plans to sponsor an evening of caroling from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Sheepscot General Store, 98 Town House Road in Whitefield. People can sing around the outdoor fire pit, drink hot cocoa and visit with friends. For more information on this free event, call Sue McKeen at 207-446-7473. Check […]
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Maine Arts Academy launches tree decorating fundraiser
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy has introduced a new event, Donate to Decorate our Tree. The academy is selling different types of ornaments. Each gift will benefit its New Home Fund and brighten the office. Decorations range in price from $5 to $100, and any additional donations are appreciated. To purchase an ornament, visit maineartsacademy.org. […]
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Hallowell seeks volunteers for Dec. 15 children’s Christmas party
The city of Hallowell plans to sponsor a children’s Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 15. Santa is scheduled to arrive at 6 p.m. on a firetruck in front of City Hall at 1 Winthrop St. There will be arts and crafts, snacks and a present for each child. Santa also will have a box available for […]