AUGUSTA — Laurie LaBar, Maine State Museum’s curator of history and decorative arts, is to share insights and images of Maine quilts during a webinar at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10. The webinar marks the official launch of LaBar’s new book, “Maine Quilts: 250 Years of Comfort and Community.” The book, co-published by the museum […]
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Farmington hospital plans ‘pop-up’ vaccination clinics
Starting this week, Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington is to begin holding “pop-up” vaccination clinics at local businesses in an effort to reach younger hard-to-reach individuals. Two such clinics will be held in partnership with local breweries and feature live music and food truck vendors. The first takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, […]
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Local parishes plan outdoor Eucharistic processions
PORTLAND — In honor of the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 6, parishes around the Diocese of Portland have planned outdoor Eucharistic processions. 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. Many also spend time in […]
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Area musicians to perform in prizewinners concert
ROCKPORT — Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School plans to hold the Young Stars of Maine prizewinners concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at the Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. The Young Stars of Maine program highlights excellence and commitment in emerging musicians from Maine in eight different categories, representing a diverse array […]
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Winthrop society to host cemetery caretaker
Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host Anna Carll, cemetery sexton for Manchester, from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10, via Zoom. A business meeting is to follow. At a young age, Carll always looked forward to helping her grandmother in the family cemetery in Durham, according to a news release. She grew to […]
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UMF to hold walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The University of Maine at Farmington is scheduled to host a public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 5, at 274 Front St. for adults. Vaccines are provided at no cost, and Maine residency is no longer required. Adults getting their first shot will be administered the one-shot Johnson […]
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Author to give virtual talk about nature
AUBURN — Teacher, scientist and author Bernd Heinrich plans to join Auburn Public Library virtually for “Fascinating Things I Have Seen: Insights on Nature with Author Bernd Heinrich,” which runs from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 8. Heinrich will share some of the things he’s experienced in nature which he’s found interesting and intriguing. […]
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Rockland theater seeks entries for youth film contest
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre’s second annual Strand Youth Film Fest is an opportunity for young people living in Midcoast Maine and surrounding areas to create and submit their own short films. Entries will be accepted from Tuesday, June 1, through Sept. 30, with awards and a public presentation of the films this fall. Prizes […]
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The Table to offer free clothing, breakfast and outdoor events
NORWAY — The Table located at 160 Main St. has a busy month planned for June with the weekly free clothing give away, free breakfast (Norway Grange), recovery groups and kayaking on area bodies of water. The organization will offer free clothing on Saturdays in June from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be […]
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Camden fair to highlight environmental education
CAMDEN — The Stewardship Education Alliance Fair in the Amphitheatre on Atlantic Avenue, hosted by Camden Public Library, is to be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 4. People can meet representatives from 16 local nonprofits that support responsible stewardship of the environment. This family-friendly event will offer activities including a mobile marine […]