AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Maine Department of Education, has launched a new video competition for Maine children to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, following federal recommendation of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11. DHHS and DOE invite Maine youth ages 5 to 17 to submit 30-second […]
November
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East Wilton masonic group offers pickup/takeout meal
EAST WILTON — The Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building at 70 Bryant Road plans to host a public pickup/takeout meatloaf meal with pumpkin pie from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Organizers request that meal reservations be made by 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. The cost is $9 for adults […]
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Historical society talk to showcase Civil War Winthrop soldier
People can learn about Civil War 1st Lt. Henry Clay Wood, the women who were involved in that war, the uniforms the soldiers wore and much more about residents who heeded the call from President Lincoln during the next Winthrop Maine Historical Society presentation. The talk is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, on […]
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Farmington arts center to host ‘Animation Show of Shows’
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Emery Community Arts Center plans to show the 21st annual “Animation Show of Shows.” This traveling selection features 10 of the “best of the best” of the year’s animated short films, created by students and professionals around the world. These original works will be screened at the […]
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UMaine Extension to offer Recipe to Market online workshop
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 17. Recipe to Market is a multidisciplinary program with topics including business basics, an overview of the specialty food […]
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Augusta college gallery to display ‘The Estatic Tear’ through Dec. 17
AUGUSTA — Galen Cheney’s exhibit of 11 abstract paintings in the Charles Danforth Gallery at the University of Maine at Augusta started Nov. 10. Chesney, a painter based in North Adams, Massachusetts, is a Mount Holyoke College graduate who earned her Master of Fine Arts degree at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her process-driven […]
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Union library to host central Maine author Nov. 17
UNION — Vose Library invites people to its Vose or Virtual Wednesday series, due next to feature Robin Clifford Wood at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, via Zoom. Wood is an author, poet, blogger and essayist. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale, a Master of Arts degree in English from University of […]
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United Way’s Great Charity Auction to begin Nov. 15
Proceeds raised are invested back into Greater Franklin County, including Livermore and Livermore Falls.
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Ladies of St. Anne Sodality to meet Nov. 17
LEWISTON — The Ladies of St Anne Sodality of Holy Family are asked to bring rolls of paper towels, toilet paper or bars of soap to the next membership meeting, planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the Prince of Peace parish at 207 Sabattus St. The items will be donated to the AIDS […]
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Center to offer info session about dental assisting programs
The UMA Lewiston Center plans to hold a virtual information session for those interested in pursuing admission in UMA’s Dental Assisting or Expanded Functions Dental Assisting programs. The session is scheduled for 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. To attend, register online at uma.edu/dentalevents or call 207-753-6600 by Tuesday, Nov. 16, to receive a […]