WATERVILLE — Life and death, the nature of public selfhood and acts of seeing and expression are among themes explored in the exhibitions to be on view at the Colby College Museum of Art this spring and summer at 5600 Mayflower Hill. The breadth of the works featured in the museum’s upcoming exhibitions advance its […]
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Auburn, Lewiston focus on pedestrian safety
Auburn and Lewiston have been together throughout October, National Pedestrian Safety Month, to educate Mainers on walking and driving safely in order to reduce the number of pedestrian crashes. As part of a high-visibility education effort, the cities are working with a team of stakeholders, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Maine Department of […]
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Damariscotta gallery to host solo show by Christine G. Aston
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts plans to present a solo show of artist Christine G. Aston’s work from Thursday, Oct. 28 to Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the River Room at 36 Elm St. An opening reception is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. “I would like to thank River Arts for this wonderful opportunity to […]
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to host nationwide virtual walk
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America plans to hold a nationwide virtual Alzheimer’s walk, which kicks off Saturday, Oct. 30, and runs throughout November, which is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Individuals can get involved in the virtual walk by visiting afawalk.com or calling AFA at 866-232-8484. “This virtual walk allows individuals across the country to come together […]
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Norway church to host Halloween stories at parsonage
NORWAY — Children and their grown-ups are invited to the Second Congregational Church, 201 Main St., for Halloween stories at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at the white Victorian parsonage next to the church. Pastor Sara Bartlett plans to read child-appropriate Halloween stories. Costumes are welcome, but masks are required for everyone. All children, whether […]
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Camden Amphitheatre to host ‘spooky sound bath’ Oct. 30
Camden Public Library plans to host musical instrument creator and sound therapist Jim Doble at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, in the Amphitheatre on Atlantic Avenue for the final community “sound bath” of the season. This program will occur in the dark and incorporate spooky sounds. “Come enjoy a special nighttime inner journey with the […]
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Historic Dresden courthouse to offer tricks, treats, twilight tours
DRESDEN — Lincoln County Historical Association plans to present Halloween tours from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30, at the Pownalborough Court House at 23 Court House Road. Participants can experience tours of the courthouse and cemetery, with hauntings provided by actors portraying the ghosts of Pownalborough’s past. Hot chocolate […]
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Sabattus Seniors to meet for lunch Nov. 4
The Sabattus Seniors plan to meet on Thursday, Nov. 4, in the church basement of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 131 High St., in Sabattus. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and lunch will start at 11 a.m. The meal will be chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy and corn served in a bowl and dessert for […]
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Auburn library to screen film, discuss digital disconnect
In observance of Media Literacy Week, Auburn Public Library is scheduled to host a screening and discussion about the film “Digital Disconnect: Fake News, Privacy and Democracy” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Androscoggin Community Room at 49 Spring St. “Digital Disconnect,” based on the acclaimed book by media scholar Robert […]
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Extension to showcase soup making with electric pressure cooker
FORT KENT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer an online class about using an electric pressure cooker for making soup from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28. “Making Soups in an Electric Pressure Cooker” will teach participants how to prepare creamy tomato soup and Italian sausage and kale soup. Participants […]