LEWISTON — Rev. Louis J. Fortier Knights Of Columbus Council 106 plans to hold a scrapbooking event to benefit Coats For Kids. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Holy Cross Church Hall on Baird Street. People making crafts, cards and scrapbooking are encouraged to attend. Corinne Saindon, […]
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South Paris library, club to host spring scavenger hunt
The Paris Public Library and the Seneca Club plan to host a spring celebration scavenger hunt from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 2, at the Deering Memorial Community Center, 39 Main St. in South Paris. Each participant who is able to discover all the items on their checklist will be awarded a bag of […]
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Ag department updates eligibility for market hog pandemic program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington has clarified the definition of a spot market sale and hog eligibility under the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program, which assists producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale from April 16, 2020, through Sept. 1, 2020. Hog producers also will now be required to submit documentation […]
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Lewiston church group to hold card party
LEWISTON — The Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of Holy Family Parish plan to hold their annual card party at 6 p.m. Friday, April 6, at the church Parish Hall, 607 Sabattus St. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and attendees are asked to use the back entrance, according to a news release from the […]
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Mitchell center talk to cover PFAS in Maine
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is scheduled to host a talk on PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” and the PFAS crisis in Maine at 3 p.m. Monday, April 4, both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the […]
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University center to host Franco-American gathering
The Franco-American Centre at the University of Maine plans to host a 2022 Rassemblement (gathering) of Franco-American artists, writers and other cultural workers with events from Friday through Sunday, April 22-24, according to a news release from the university. Participants can choose from the following virtual, in-person and hybrid events that are free and open […]
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Maine associations partner to launch Ukraine relief program
AUGUSTA — The Retail Association of Maine and the Maine Tourism Association have announced the launch of From Maine to Ukraine, a statewide relief program that will collect needed goods from Maine’s retailers, tourism and hospitality businesses, and residents that will be delivered to the people of Ukraine, according to a news release from the […]
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Maine International Film Festival plans July festivities
MIFF is accepting film submissions through April 22 and ticket go on sale in mid-June.
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Liberty printer holds art scholarship for high school seniors
Liberty Graphics, an environmentally conscious T-shirt printer, is currently accepting art submissions to its 25th annual $1,000 art scholarship contest, according to a news release from the printer. All high school seniors residing in Maine are invited to submit original work that reflects on the theme of Art and Our Natural Environment. Work can be […]
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Hartman Awards to be presented at UMaine
ORONO — The 2022 Maryann Hartman Awards, recognizing the inspirational achievements of Maine women, are scheduled to be presented during a free public ceremony and reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Buchanan Alumni House at the University of Maine, 160 College Ave. Honorees include community leader and certified nursing assistant ZamZam Mohamud of […]