WATERVILLE — Life and death, the nature of public selfhood and acts of seeing and expression are among themes explored in the exhibitions to be on view at the Colby College Museum of Art this spring and summer at 5600 Mayflower Hill. The breadth of the works featured in the museum’s upcoming exhibitions advance its […]
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Brunswick Christmas caroling to benefit hunger prevention program
BRUNSWICK — All Saints Parish plans to host a Christmas carol singalong at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24 in front of the town gazebo located in the park (between Maine Street and Park Row in Brunswick). All are encouraged to attend this family-friendly event. A family from All Saints Parish will donate $2 to Mid […]
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Wilton churches plan ‘Blue Christmas’ service
The Wilton Ecumenical Community Outreach (WECO) churches are scheduled to hold a “Blue Christmas” service at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 59 High St. Blue Christmas is a day in the Advent season marking the longest night of the year. On this day, WECO will hold a church service that […]
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National Association of Black Storytellers focus of virtual literary lunch event
Portland Public Library and Lewiston Public Library plan to co-host an event with the National Association of Black Storytellers Adopt-A-Teller program. Karen “Queen Nur” Abdul-Malik will be featured at noon Tuesday, Dec. 21, at the Literary Lunch series. Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/81831774721?pwd=Q3ZZcUpseEJmTytWMjFVakdVcVZIQT09. In the story, Queen Nur will talk about her love of libraries when she was […]
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Lewiston library to host virtual holiday trivia night
Lewiston Public Library plans to host a virtual holiday trivia night on Tuesday, Dec. 21. This free, public program will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. The theme for this trivia night is holidays from around the world. All are welcome to participate to learn about various holidays and their traditions while playing for a […]
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Center to offer virtual, in-person education sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning, for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The virtual and in-person sessions are scheduled for the following dates and times: Virtual • Monday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. and noon. In person […]
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Auburn society to sponsor visit to a Victorian Christmas
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Historical Society plans to sponsor a visit to a Victorian Christmas from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at the 19th century Robinson House. The private home’s owner has adorned each room in the historic mansion with ornate decorative items collected from around the world. Tours are limited to six […]
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South Paris community center to host ‘Reindeer Games’
The Paris Public Library and the Seneca Club invite children to “Reindeer Games,” scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Deering Memorial Community Center, at 39 Main St. in South Paris. Participants can stop by during that time to play the holiday-themed games of candy cane mini golf, reindeer antler […]
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Norway church to present live Nativity Dec. 18
NORWAY — An outdoor live Nativity is scheduled to be presented at 5 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Each presentation will last approximately 30 minutes; there is no charge. Last year the Second Congregational Church presented its first live Nativity, a drive-thru event. This year, […]
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Winthrop society to host homemade cookie walk
Winthrop Maine Historical Society is set to host a holiday cookie walk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17 and 18, at 107 Main St. All goodies will be packaged in small baggies and displayed on a table. Select as many as you would like. All cookies will cost $10 a […]