River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “New Works.” The deadline for entering the show is 4 p.m. Saturday, March 26. This show will showcase artists’ most recent work with a fresh, up-to-the-minute vibe, according to a news release from the gallery. Works that have been created in […]
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Somerville man learning to walk again following 3-month COVID-19 hospitalization
Andrew Hisler, 61, was unvaccinated when he contracted COVID-19 in November, and now wishes he had gotten the vaccine sooner.
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Damariscotta library offers free Portland orchestra tickets
Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta has free tickets to the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s performance of “The Wild Symphony,” based on Dan Brown’s picture book of the same name. The performance is set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., im Portland, according to a news release from the library. The […]
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Damariscotta arts gallery hosts ‘Black & White’ show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts opened “Black & White” on Feb. 15 at the gallery located at 36 Elm Street Plaza, the show will run through Saturday, March 26. The collection of works in a wide range of media is bold and outgoing, engaging the viewer in conversation with the artists through their work on the […]
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Democrats needed for state convention participation
In advance of the upcoming Maine Democratic State Convention in May, the Maine Democratic Party is inviting all state Democrats to consider running for state delegate to represent their community in the party’s internal election process. The convention is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14, in Bangor. A remote attendee option creates […]
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Democratic committee to hold candidate petition signing events
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee plans to host events Saturday, Feb. 19, in Damariscotta and Boothbay to collect voter signatures for Democratic candidates running for governor, the state legislature, district attorney, sheriff, and other offices. Participants can talk with candidates, sign up to support their campaigns and join local town committees, according to a news […]
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Damariscotta student makes Vermont college dean’s list
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Cait-Jolie Chalmers of Damariscotta was named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at the Community College of Vermont. This honor recognizes full-time students with a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.99.
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Damariscotta library houses mini food pantry
Skidompha Library in Damariscotta has started a Little Free Pantry, stocked with food and personal care items. Created in partnership with Healthy Lincoln County, the pantry — located near the 184 Main St. library’s back entrance — is available during regular library hours. Although available products may vary, typical items include pasta, rice, canned goods, […]
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Damariscotta art gallery to reopen with volunteer exhibit
River Arts in Damariscotta is set to reopen Saturday, Feb. 5 with a show of artwork created by River Arts volunteers. This River Room show, which honors the work of five of the gallery’s volunteers, will run Feb. 5-23 at the 36 Elm St. gallery. Judy Nixon works with watercolor, gouache, and acrylic. Nixon’s artistic […]
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Teachers asking state lawmakers for climate education training
A bill to establish a $3 million training grant program drew praise from teachers and students, but a tepid response from the Maine Principals’ Association.