The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus plans to kick off its 10th anniversary season with two art exhibition openings and a celebration of Emery’s 10 years of fostering community and the arts. Shown is “Incoming” by Ellis Johnson Contributed photo FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center, located […]
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Foundation seeks land protection grant proposals
The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Land Protection grant program seeks proposals from organizations and projects dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect to the outdoors. The Maine Land Protection grant program provides funds for land acquisition or land conservation easement projects. “The Maine outdoors is a uniquely special place, and we believe all of […]
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Norway, Mechanic Falls churches to collect socks for homeless
NORWAY — Father Ed Clifford and the St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish are collecting new white socks for the homeless. On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28 and 29 and Sept. 4 and 5, community members and parishioners from St. Catherine of Sienna Church at 32 Paris St. in Norway and Our Lady of Ransom Church […]
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Common Ground fairgoers asked to buy tickets in advance
Tickets for the 45th annual Common Ground Country Fair are on sale. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association event is scheduled to take place Sept. 24-26 in Unity. “We are looking forward to supporting a safe and healthy event in person this year,” said April Boucher, the fair’s director, according to a news release […]
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Brunswick artist’s work on display in Damariscotta
DAMARISCOTTA — Brunswick artist Renuka O’Connell’s work is to be on display during a solo show Aug. 26 to Sept. 15 in the River Room at River Arts at 36 Elm St. O’Connell’s work in paint, assembly and embroidery has focused on racially-biased systems in America that have specifically impacted Black Americans as well […]
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Grants available to combat social isolation among elderly
The Maine Charity Foundation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation is accepting grant proposals from nonprofit organizations that support community-based transportation programs, which help maintain social connections among older Mainers. Grants of up to $10,000 are available. “Nearly a third of older people in Maine live in communities without access to public transportation,” said Director […]
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Re-emerging from the Pandemic with Intention Zoom workshop offered
The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center plans to present “Re-emerging from the Pandemic with Intention” with Jen Harry. Harry will lead this workshop demonstrating how to emerge with intention, returning to post-pandemic life. She will guide participants on how to decide what to bring forward and what to leave behind. This workshop will be […]
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UMaine Extension hosts weed management workshop
BRUNSWICK — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a free workshop and demonstration about mechanical weed management from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Crystal Springs Farm, 277 Pleasant Hill Road, in Brunswick. The workshop will include a tour of no-till tomato plantings, discussion about best practices for mechanical weed […]
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Waterville parish to help teens in need of sneakers
WATERVILLE — An initiative at Corpus Christi Parish (Notre Dame Church in Waterville and St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow) aims not only to help teens in need of shoes but also to offer participants and donors 30 chances to win a prize. All parishioners and community members are invited to participate in Sneaker […]
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LA Senior College releases fall class offerings
The Lewiston Auburn Senior College’s fall semester will begin Sept. 23, but classes will have staggered start dates. Because of the ongoing pandemic the college will continue with its Zoom format for all classes and Food For Thought presentations. College membership fee will continue to be $25. Its one-day courses will continue to be free […]