Vose Library’s Vose or Virtual Wednesday series is scheduled to feature Christina “Christy” Gardner at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, via Zoom; closed captioning will be available. Gardner is a 39-year-old retired Army veteran from Oxford. She was injured overseas in 2006 and spent nearly five years rehabilitating before she was finally able to live […]
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Camden library to exhibit history of winter carnivals in Maine
The president and historian of a ski and snowboard museum is to give an online presentation Jan. 27.
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Bridgton-Lake Region club to discuss Afghan family’s rescue, resettlement
Jen Fullmer of the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club plans to speak to the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, via Zoom. She will talk about the rescue and resettlement of an Afghan family to Maine. Fulmer and her husband rescued an Afghan military colleague and his family who they are helping to […]
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Maine Media, Camden National partner for online art lecture series
The Alumni Lecture Series showcases photographers, filmmakers, artists, and writers from around the world.
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Lewiston-Auburn senior college lists winter schedule
The USM LA Senior College, 51 Westminster St. Lewiston, has announced its winter schedule. It will continue on Zoom format for this semester. Registration begins Monday, Jan. 3. The complete course descriptions, schedule, instructors and registration information can be found at lewiston-auburn-senior-college.coursestorm.com. • Meet the Victorians Those who enjoyed watching “Victoria” and want to know […]
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Rangeley arts group to host storytelling workshops
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to host storytelling workshops with Rangeley Lakes Regional School English teacher Tim Straub beginning next month. The organization received a Discovery Grant from the Onion Foundation to host the workshops, to be held twice a month with an opportunity to perform monthly. Workshops are set for 5 p.m. Thursday, […]
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Education center to host free individualized virtual sessions
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: • Monday, Jan. 3, at 9 and 11 a.m., and noon • Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, Jan. 6, […]
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West Paris church announces January worship services
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris plans services at 9 a.m. Sundays at 208 Main St. Masks are to be worn during the worship service, but congregants can sing to the music of Tom Coolidge. Jan. 2, “What’s Past Is Prologue,” led by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson. The church will consider […]
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New Ventures Maine offers tuition-free classes
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine plans to offer tuition-free online workshops and classes for December and January. The sessions are designed to help people in Maine start a business, build a career and manage money. The full class schedule, growing with new class offerings for January, is accessible at bit.ly/NVMEClasses. December and January: • Job […]
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Damariscotta gallery to celebrate season with holiday show
DAMARISCOTTA — A reception for River Arts’ holiday show is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at 36 Elm St. The galleries are filled with fine art and fine craft by Maine artists. From classical to whimsical, the show aims to offer something for everyone with paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache […]