Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is set to offer a general bereavement support group for any person who has experienced the loss of a loved one. The group will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, May 18, and will run for six weeks, according to a news release from the nonprofit organization. Group […]
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Virtual group session for food addicts set for May
A virtual Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous session is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. There are no dues or fees. People can attend the informational session by phone or computer via Zoom. For more information and the meeting ID and passcode, call the session coordinator at 207-529-5550 or email [email protected].
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Norway-based art group plans exhibits
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group is set to present a solo exhibition of works — “Observation, Perception, Imagination!” — by Center Lovell artist Sandra Josephine Bell at the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St. The show opens Friday, May 6, and continuing through the end of the month, according to a news release […]
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Damariscotta library to host award-winning mystery writers
DAMARISCOTTA — Skidompha Library plans to host two award-winning fiction authors at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, in its Porter Hall meeting room at 184 Main St., according to a news release from the library. Maine writer Bruce Robert Coffin, author of the Portland-based Detective Byron mysteries, and Marni Graff, author of The Nora Tierney […]
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Arts organization to hold open auditions in Rangeley
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to produce a live theater event, “Don’t Drink the Water” by Woody Allen, in August. Auditions are scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The performance dates are Aug. 19, 20 and 21. Auditions are open to everyone […]
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Damariscotta gallery calls for ‘Wild Things’ artwork
River Arts in Damariscotta has announced a call to artists for “Wild Things.” Participants are invited to respond to the theme to reflect their own interpretation. Work can be representational or abstract. Submission to “Wild Things” is open to original artwork in all media including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, fiber, photography and mixed […]
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Damariscotta-based Democratic committee to honor political activist
DAMARISCOTTA — Barbara “Barb” Burt, longtime Democratic political activist, is scheduled to be honored by the Lincoln County Democratic Committee with the biennial Frances Perkins Award at a virtual celebration from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 1. “Barb’s brilliant leadership, her careful cultivation of an enthusiastic volunteer base, and her innovative strategies surrounding person-to-person […]
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Augusta’s Fort Western to celebrate colonial Hallowell woman’s life
AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western is set to open its “2022 The Year of the Fort” celebration with “Martha Ballard’s World: Wife, Mother, Healer, Botanist” at 16 Cony St. On Sunday, May 15, from 1 to 4 p.m., attendees can look into the life of a colonial woman in Hallowell. There will be rotating stations […]
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Waterville school schedules kindergarten registrations
WATERVILLE — Kindergarten registration is set to take place by appointment only from 3:15 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, and from 8:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the George J. Mitchell School at 58 Drummond Ave. A child must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15 in order to […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in May
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, May 2, 9 and 10 a.m. • Tuesday, May 3, 6 and 7 p.m. • Wednesday, May 4, 9 and 10 […]