The 39th Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is set for March 26 and 27. Sugarhouses across the state plan to welcome visitors for a day (or two, as many of them offer events for the full weekend) of maple-tasting, games, sugarbush tours, music, plenty of sweet treats and more. “This event is an excellent way to […]
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Chamber choir to chant prayer, meditations at Lewiston church
The Psalterium Institute Chamber Choir, under the direction of Leon Griesbach, plans to offer sung vespers (evening prayer) and choral meditations for Passiontide and the Sacred Triduum in both Lewiston and Yarmouth during Lent, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The presentations will take place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, […]
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Norway center to host somatic movement session
Erin Grizone, owner and founder of the Good Health is a Habit Wellness Studio in Waterford, plans to offer a free Introduction to Somatic Movement. The event is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Friday, March 25, at the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 59 Winter St. in Norway. Grizone is an Essential Somatics Movement teacher, […]
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Lewiston to hold grand opening of high school’s expansion
The grand opening celebration of the Lewiston High School renovations and new two-story wing is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at 156 East Ave., with a storm date of March 31. All Lewiston residents and other interested people are invited to attend, according to a news release from Building Expansion Committee. A brief […]
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Farmington arts center to screen ‘Truth Tellers’ documentary
FARMINGTON — The UMF Emery Community Arts Center plans to presents “Truth Tellers,” a documentary by Maine filmmaker Richard Kane on artist and activist Robert Shetterly. Shetterly has painted 255 portraits of Americans, past and present, who had the moral courage to confront issues of social, environmental and economic justice, according to a news release […]
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Kennebec Valley chamber plans business event in Winthrop
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce plans its monthly Business After Hours event for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, hosted by van der Brew at 30 Summer St. in Winthrop. The event is free and open to chamber members and guests, according to a news release from the Augusta-based chamber. This month’s Business After Hours, […]
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UMaine at Farmington to host talk by award-winning filmmaker
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to host Spring 2022 Libra Professor Huey Coleman for an artist talk at the Emery Community Art Center, located on campus on Academy Street. Coleman’s talk will begin at noon Wednesday, March 23, and is free and open to the public. Masks are required at all university indoor […]
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Monmouth library to host ‘Detective Byron’ mystery series author
MONMOUTH — Cumston Public Library plans to host Bruce Robert Coffin, award-winning author of the Portland-based “Detective Byron” mystery series at 7 p.m. Monday, March 21, via Zoom. A former detective sergeant with more than 27 years in law enforcement, Coffin supervised all homicide and violent crime investigations for Maine’s largest city, according to a […]
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Damariscotta gallery to enter ‘Realm of the Subconscious’
River Arts of Damariscotta plans to present artist Bernadette de Cesare’s solo show, “Realm of the Subconscious,” in the River Room from Friday, March 18, through Wednesday, April 6, at 36 Elm Street Plaza. An opening reception is set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 19. de Cesare is a signature member of both the Pastel […]
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Lewiston, Auburn libraries to co-host program with ‘Bad Art’ museum
The Lewiston and Auburn public libraries plan to co-host the Museum Of Bad Art with a virtual program “Tough Times — From Having a Bad Day to Dystopian Apocalypse.” This free, public program will take place on Zoom from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 21. In this presentation, the Museum Of Bad Art explores […]