BANGOR Brig. Gen. Dean Preston was promoted from colonel to his current rank Jan. 5 during a ceremony attended by his family, friends and National Guard members at the 240th Regional Training Institute. In his new role as land component commander, Preston will be responsible for all training, manning and equipping of Maine Army National […]
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BELFAST Midcoast Actors Studio will perform “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” a comedy by Tony Award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and again Jan. 24 and 25, with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday and Jan. 26 at The Crosby Center, 96 Church St. The cast includes April Rejman, Erik Perkins, Katie Glessner, Anne […]
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KENNEBUNK The Brick Store Museum is seeking artists to have their works displayed in a signature exhibition celebrating the Town of Kennebunk and the State of Maine’s bicentennials this year. The exhibit is being offered in partnership with the Town of Kennebunk’s Bicentennial Committee and will run from June through December. The exhibition is based […]
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ROCKPORT Adventure Advertising of Rockport has teamed up with The First National Bank and Threshers Brewing in an effort to gather warm clothing for the Knox County Homeless Coalition. Boots, socks, coats, hats and any other warm winter clothing or blankets are needed for all sizes and for all ages – from infant to elderly- […]
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Habitat for Humanity York County receives $5,000 from People’s United Community Foundation KENNEBUNK Habitat for Humanity of York County has received a $5,000 grant from People’s United Community Foundation for the 30th Habitat homebuilding project in York County. The funds will assist in building a new, energy-efficient, accessible durable home for the Juarez family on […]
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MONDAY Community lunch, noon. Free and open to all. 202 Woodford St., Portland. Provided by Wayside Food Programs and hosted by Woodfords Congregational Church. 775-4939. TUESDAY Community lunch, noon. Free and open to all. 409 Cumberland Ave., Portland. Provided by Wayside Food Programs and hosted by Avesta Housing. 775-4939. Community dinner, 5 p.m. 297 Cumberland […]
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STANDISH Elementary school picked for WinterKids games Edna Libby Elementary will be participating in the WinterKids Winter Games, a four-week series of outdoor physical activity and nutrition challenges designed to help kids be active in the winter and learn healthy habits during January. Each school is encouraged to involve volunteers, parents, and community organizations and […]