BRUNSWICK—Together, the contributions of hundreds of donors and businesses, the enthusiasm of All Saints parishioners, and the generosity of school families and alumni from St. John’s Catholic School have helped the “Founded on Faith, Building the Future” capital campaign to pass the $4 million mark (currently… Read More
BELFAST — The First Church in Belfast, United Church of Christ is pleased to introduce its new music director, Mr. Larry Philbrick. He fills the roles of both organist and choir director for the church. Larry grew up in North Hornell, NY and starting piano lessons… Read More
ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth United Methodist Church recently welcomed the Rev. Dr. Randall Chretien as its worship team leader. He will lead the worship services the first Sunday of each month, and arrange worship leaders for other Sundays. Rev. Chretien served the First United Methodist Church… Read More
HOULTON—Next March, youth at St. Mary of the Visitation Parish in Houlton are planning to spend nine days serving children and families living in poverty in El Factor, a coastal town in the María Trinidad Sánchez Province of the Dominican Republic. An experience that will encourage the young… Read More
Milne receives ABI’s highest honor for a young professional and future leader PORTLAND and AUGUSTA, Maine, and MANCHESTER, N.H. — Lindsay Zahradka Milne, a shareholder in the Business Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group at Bernstein Shur, a leading New England-based law firm, made The American Bankruptcy… Read More
SURRY — Pugnuts Ice Cream Shop, in conjunction with the Bangor Pug Society, will be holding a costumed Pug gathering at 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 on Wharf Road. Pugs and Pug mixed breeds are welcome to participate and there is no entry fee. This year’s event will… Read More
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Opera House will open its doors at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20 for Groove Fest!, Midcoast Music Academy’s first ever dance party, at 6 Central Street. MCMA is collaborating with two of the Midcoast’s premier dance bands, The Right Track and Just Teachers. Read More
CAMDEN — The Town of Camden, through its Historic Resources Committee, has received a $10,000 grant from Maine Community Foundation’s Belvedere Historic Preservation Fund to restore windows on the Curtis Island Light Keeper’s House. The grant, when combined with Town funds and in-kind donations from local residents, Steve… Read More
BELFAST — A screening and discussion of the documentary “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope” will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 at First Baptist Church, 95 High St. The one-hour documentary delves into the science of adverse childhood experiences,… Read More
FALMOUTH — Join members of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Nov. 10 at 43 Foreside Road to hear a panel of experts present information about green funeral choice. Presenters include Joyce Foley, president of Cedar Brook Burial Ground in Limington,… Read More
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands announced that a record number of visitors camped in Maine State Parks in 2018. Through September, 255,553 campers have been recorded, breaking the previous all-time camping record of 254,789 set in… Read More
DAMARISCOTTA — Lincoln County Democrats is holding a Rally for Democracy Street Party from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at 521 Main Street in Damariscotta. Known as “Knocktoberfest,” the party celebrates the work of volunteers who have knocked on thousands of Lincoln County doors to raise awareness of and… Read More
WHITEFIELD – The Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s Annual Harvest Dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at the historic Kings Mills Union Hall, 901 Townhouse Rd. Our U.S. Congresswoman and farmer Chellie Pingree will attend with the folk group Well Seasoned performing. Read More
FARMINGTON — University Credit Union, Maine’s only full-service financial institution chartered to serve University of Maine System students, employees, alumni and their families, announced the promotion of Brooke York to branch manager at 154 High St. in Farmington. York joined UCU in Farmington in 2016 as… Read More
CARIBOU — With the imminent retirement of current Chief Executive Officer Greg Disy, Aroostook Mental Health Center’s Board of Directors has selected Ellen Bemis as the new CEO effective Jan. 1, 2019. Board President Athill Hebert states, “On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are… Read More
BANGOR — The School of Legal Studies in Husson University’s College of Business will hold its 10th annual career day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Richard E. Dyke Center for Family Business, 1 College Circle. More than 40 area employers are expected to participate in… Read More
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Charlotte White Center and Penquis, two prominent nonprofit service providers, announced the merger of the two organizations, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Founded 39 years ago, the Charlotte White Center provides residential, outreach, and counseling services to people affected by cognitive or developmental disabilities,… Read More
PITTSFIELD—Maine Central Institute (MCI) is accepting registrations from local crafters and vendors interested in participating in the School’s holiday craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the School’s Wright Gymnasium, 295 Main Street. Registration for a spot at the… Read More
WERU Community Radio (89.9 Blue Hill, 99.9 Bangor and http://weru.org) has won the 2018 Maine Association of Broadcasters First Place Award for Public Affairs for the radio program, the “Democracy Forum”. “Democracy Forum” is WERU’s monthly public affairs program that presents engaging topics in participatory democracy… Read More
BELFAST — The second annual Meeting of Aging Well in Waldo County will be held 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at Waldo County Technical High School. A buffet dinner prepared by students follows presentations on AWWC progress in three areas. These were the significant ones designated on a… Read More
