Justin McIver, a Bridgton developer and owner of Main Eco Homes, plans to speak with Bridgton-Lake Region Club Rotarians at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Stella’s on the Square in Bridgton. All are invited to this free event. McIver, known for his development of homes, apartments and commercial properties in town, will focus his […]
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Damariscotta gallery to host salon-style show through July 23
River Arts in Damariscotta plans to open with its annual members’ show, filling the gallery with pieces from 160 participating artists, at 36 Elm St. The public can meet the artists and view their works at a reception scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 18. River Arts continues to require masks for entry to the […]
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Winthrop library to kick off speaker series June 22
WINTHROP — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows plans to give a talk at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at the Charles M. Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. The event will kick off the library’s 13th annual Summer Speaker Series. The presentation will focus on the importance of literacy, reading and community; how to […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in July
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, July 11, 9 and 10 a.m. • Friday, July 15, 9 and 10 a.m. In person: Lewiston, UMA, 51 Westminster St. […]
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Association seeks people who served in Army’s 2nd Infantry Division
OLIVIA, N.C. — The Second Infantry Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and its 99th annual reunion, planned for Sept. 28 through Oct. 2 in Kansas City, Missouri, contact Mike Davino at [email protected] or 919-498-1910.
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Maine churches plan Corpus Christi events June 18-19
In honor of the Feast of Corpus Christi, parishes around Maine this weekend are planning outdoor Eucharistic processions and other special events. The feast is often marked by Eucharistic processions, during which the Blessed Sacrament is carried in a monstrance through the church and into the streets, according to a news release from the Roman […]
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Safe Voices to hold 5K/10K fundraiser Aug. 13 in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Safe Voices’ Race to End Domestic Abuse and Violence 5K/10K is set to return to the Bates College campus at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. The event aims to spread awareness of domestic violence and raise money to support those impacted by abuse in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Participants can register runsignup.com. […]
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Harrison historic sawmill site to open for tours June 18
HARRISON — The Historic Scribner’s Saw Mill and Homestead site on Jesse Mill Road is scheduled to be open for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18. People can learn about the “Sash” saw used to cut lumber as well as how to put together a barrel, and tour exhibits in the Long […]
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Bobolink habitat walk, workshop set for June 17 in Orono
A guided walk through bobolink habitat is planned for 9-11 a.m. Friday, June 17, at Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station’s Witter Farm Park Street Fields in Orono. A workshop will be led by Amber Roth, assistant professor of forest wildlife management at the University of Maine; Livia Raulinaitis, Maine pollinator and beneficial insect conservation […]
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Lewiston library to host book discussions July 13, Aug. 24
Lewiston Public Library is set to host a discussion at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, of Phuc Tran’s coming-of-age memoir “Sigh, Gone,” the nonfiction selection for this year’s Read ME statewide summer reading program. This in-person event will take place in the library’s Couture Room at 200 Lisbon St. Advance registration is required. For more […]