ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a roundtable discussion on rematriation and Indigenous land concepts in the Land Back movement from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, offered both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on […]
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Author of Lewiston/Auburn-based historical novels to speak Nov. 7
LEWISTON — Suzanne R. Roy, local author of the Lewiston/Auburn-based historical novels “The Enclave” and “The Legacy,” is scheduled to present the next free USM LAC Senior College free Zoom presentation at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7. Roy will take the audience through an alphabetical list of some of the elements of Lewiston/Auburn’s past that […]
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‘Chinese Peasant Art’ exhibit to open Nov. 5 at Hallowell gallery
HALLOWELL — The Harlow is scheduled to present the exhibit “Chinese Peasant Art,” curated by Ann Arbor and John Rosenwald. The show will be on view Friday, Nov. 5 to Saturday, Nov. 27 at 100 Water St. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5, with curator remarks at 5:30 […]
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Saint Dominic Academy Holiday Festival set for Nov. 6
Vendor registration for the festival is open.
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Maine parishes to commemorate All Souls’ Day
PORTLAND — Many Maine parishes are planning special Masses, services and commemorations for All Souls’ Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland: A Mass in remembrance of loved ones who passed away during the past year will be celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, […]
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Author-illustrator to discuss storytelling potential of ‘Crankie’ scroll
ROCKPORT — The latest online lecture of the Maine Media Workshops’ weekly alumni lecture series is scheduled to feature book artist Lucky Platt, who will discuss the storytelling potential of the ancient “Crankie” scroll from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3. The storytelling form involves an illustrated or decorated scroll, and includes ways of […]
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St. Joseph Nutrition Center to host Winter Farmers’ Market
The Farmington Farmers’ Market will move indoors to a new location at the St. Joseph Center starting on Saturday, Nov. 6. The winter market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, November through April, at the center, located at the corner of Quebec and Middle Streets. The Center houses the St. Joseph […]
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Auburn library to offer card-making workshop
Auburn Public Library plans to offer an in-person workshop, Crafts ’n Creations: Card-Making Basics, set for 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, in the library’s Androscoggin Community Room, at 49 Spring St. In this beginner class, participants can review the components that make up a card, the tools used to create basic cards, and how to […]
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Symposium on pandemic perseverance set for Nov. 5
PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine and Maine Behavioral Healthcare plan to present a daylong symposium to help people persevere during the pandemic. The program, “Resilience from Trauma During the Time of COVID-19,” is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Hannaford Hall on USM’s Portland Campus. Attendees can participate […]
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Camden library to exhibit artwork by Rockport artist
The Camden Public Library, located at at 55 Main St., plans to host Rockport artist Carol L. Douglas for a show of her paintings throughout November in the Picker Room. The show, “Welcome back to real life,” will highlight Douglas’s intense productivity during the pandemic. The public is invited to meet Douglas at her artist’s […]