WATERVILLE — Alfond Youth & Community Center plans to offer free drive-thru Thanksgiving dinners beginning at noon Saturday, Nov. 20, in the center’s 126 North St. parking lot. The turkey meal will include pie for dessert. The event is open to everyone in the community. With the support of multiple community donors and volunteers, the center […]
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Skowhegan center to offer grab-and-go Thanksgiving meal
The Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department is scheduled to host its annual Thanksgiving Day meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25. The event is to be held at the Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive in Skowhegan. The free grab-and-go package, which includes a fully cooked traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey, is […]
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Center to offer online college planning sessions
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: • Monday, Nov. 22 at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon.; • Monday, Nov. 29 at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon.; • Tuesday, Nov. […]
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UMaine center to host talk on storytelling Nov. 22
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is scheduled to host a talk, from 3 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, about how storytelling can inform collaboration and vice versa. Storytelling has been around for as long as human history. While scientists traditionally use storytelling […]
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Camden library film club honors Native American Heritage Month
During November, the Friday Film Club at Camden Public Library is honoring Native American Heritage Month with film selections that focus on the preservation of Native American life ways. The club is scheduled to meet on Zoom at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, to discuss the films “Gather” (2020) and “Te Ata” (2016). The films […]
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Farmington Grange seeks crafters for holiday fairs
Farmington Grange seeks crafters for a series of holiday fairs. The fairs are scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 20, Dec. 4 and Dec. 18, at the 124 Bridge St. grange hall. Tables are available for a fee. Refreshments will be available for a donation. Vendors wishing to rent space should call a […]
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Madison school to deliver Thanksgiving dinners to senior citizens
Madison Area High School plans to host its 30th annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner by delivery service only at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19. To reserve a dinner, call 207-696-3395.
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Youth video contest to promote COVID-19 vaccination
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Maine Department of Education, has launched a new video competition for Maine children to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, following federal recommendation of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11. DHHS and DOE invite Maine youth ages 5 to 17 to submit 30-second […]
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Damariscotta organization launches artists’ group
DAMARISCOTTA — The River Arts Artists’ Group seeks new and established artists for monthly get-togethers in a relaxed environment. Attendees are asked to bring a sample of their work, pull up a chair, and join the conversation. The group, with coordinator Elaine Abel, is scheduled to meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, […]
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East Wilton masonic group offers pickup/takeout meal
EAST WILTON — The Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building at 70 Bryant Road plans to host a public pickup/takeout meatloaf meal with pumpkin pie from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Organizers request that meal reservations be made by 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. The cost is $9 for adults […]