FARMINGTON — The New Commons Project and the University of Maine at Farmington are scheduled to conduct auditions for Arthur Miller’s play, “Death of a Salesman,” on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, at the Emery Community Arts Center on the UMF campus. Auditions will begin at 6:30 p.m. Show dates are Dec. […]
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Camden library to host free Medicare informational presentations
With the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period approaching, the Camden Public Library plans to host representatives from local agencies for free Medicare informational talks. The talks will be held on Zoom and will offer the public opportunities to learn about Medicare and have their questions answered. Renata Lahner and Nancy Schultz, representing J. Edward Knight Senior […]
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University to host talk on creating sustainable world
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions is scheduled to host a talk by Micah Pawling from 3-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, about how history, particularly Wabanaki history, can help create a more sustainable society. All in the center’s Sustainability Talks series are free and offered both remotely via Zoom and […]
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Camden library story hour celebrates first anniversary
October marks the one-year anniversary of the Camden Public Library’s “Friday Explorations Read-Aloud” weekly series with Joseph Coté. Every Friday at 11 a.m., on the library’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, listeners can stream a new recording of Coté reading aloud selections from a wide variety of enthralling books of fiction and non-fiction. “We record […]
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Waterford group to teach advocacy, Pine Tree Amendment
The Waterford UCC Climate Conversations group, working with the leaders of The Pine Tree Amendment Organization, is exploring ways to inform local citizens about that amendment to the state constitution. In its latest session, the state legislature introduced a bipartisan piece of legislation to amend the bill of rights of Maine’s constitution. This climate conversation […]
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Poland historian to discuss ancient ‘Joe’s Road’ Oct. 2
POLAND — The Poland Historical Society is scheduled to host an information session and site walk about “Joe’s Road” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in the Poland Municipal Complex, 1229 Main St., Route 26, in Poland. “Joe’s Road” is an abandoned farm road that provided access between the property of Josiah “Joe” Dunn and […]
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Lewiston, Belfast churches to host Transitus services
From the earliest days of the Franciscan Order, the followers of St. Francis of Assisi have gathered on the anniversary of his death to celebrate his Transitus, or passage from earthly life into everlasting life. The Transitus service is a commemoration of his death that was handed down by one of his brother friars, Brother […]
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Parishes schedule Blessing of the Animals events
PORTLAND — Animal lovers from around Maine are invited to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, Oct. 4. All pets are welcome to attend any of the Blessing of the Animals events. As prayers are offered, the pets will be gently sprinkled with holy water. St. […]
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Lewiston library plans ‘2-Sentence Horror Story Contest’
Lewiston Public Library plans to host a Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest for the public to participate in both online and in person. This free, public contest offers the opportunity to win one of three gift card prizes, and will accept submissions Oct. 1-31. Voting will occur from Nov. 1-14 at the 200 Lisbon St. library, […]
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Winthrop society plans antique appraisal day
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is scheduled to host an antique appraisal day from 1-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at van der Brew tasting room and deck at 30 Summer St., Winthrop. Appraiser Kaja Veilleux of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries will offer verbal assessments of attic treasures. Each donation of $20 will allow a person […]