BATH — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will sponsor free workshops titled “Essentials of College Planning” for adults age 19 and older at the following times and locations: — 10 a.m., April 3, Midcoast Center for Higher Education, 9 Park St., Bath. — 10 a. m. April 24, Midcoast Center for Higher Education, 9 Park […]
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Kindergarten Screenings
Lisbon lines up screening dates LISBON — The Lisbon School Department will hold mandatory screening for children who will enter kindergarten for the 2012-13 academic year on May 7, 8 and 9 at Lisbon Community School, 33 Mill St. Federal law requires that all incoming kindergarten age children be screened for possible disabilities. An official […]
Habitat for Humanity chapter honors volunteers
BRUNSWICK — Habitat for Humanity/ 7 Rivers Maine recently gathered more than 100 volunteers at the Captain Daniel Stone Inn for a volunteer recognition event that honored those who built, weatherized, repaired or renovated homes or worked in the Habitat offices or ReStore during the past 20 years. The theme for the event was “Celebrating […]
BHS class of ’14 collects used phones
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick High School class of 2014 is collecting used cellphones through March 31. The class invites the public to donate unwanted cellphones in bags placed at various locations around town, including Maine Running Shoe, Curtis Memorial Library and Big Top Deli. The sophomores will collect used cellphones, which will be recycled. The […]
Scheduled Public Meetings
Bowdoin PLANNING BOARD, Tuesday, 7 p.m., town office. Bowdoinham PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON RECYCLING BARN AND PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE, Thursday, 6 p.m., Coombs Municipal Building. Brunswick PLANNING BOARD, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Brunswick Station, 16 Station Ave. SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET WORKSHOP, Wednesday, 6 p.m., Brunswick Station, 16 Station Ave. Dresden FIRE DEPARTMENT, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Pownalborough […]
The water of madness (a Sufi tale)
Once upon a time there lived a mysterious prophet and saint called Khidr. He rescued many from danger. He performed many miracles. They say the sea and sky obeyed his will and that he could appear anywhere and everywhere at the same time. His immortality came from the Water of Life. He used the shining […]
Happening at the center
ONGOING EVENTSEvery Monday (except April 16 —Patriots’ Day, center closed)9 a.m., Crafters9 a.m., Yoga10 a.m., Chair Yoga10 a.m., Table Tennis (except March 26)Noon, BridgeNoon, Pilates for Grownups (exceptMarch 26)1:15 p.m., Laughter Club6 p.m., Belly Dancing (free April 2 demo)Every Tuesday9 a.m., Loosen Up10 a.m., Art10 a.m., Table Tennis3 p.m., Teens First6:15 p.m., Intermediate Modern Dance […]
SCOOPING OUT SUPPORT FOR LOCAL YOUTH
The Gelato Fiasco and the Brunswick Teen Center will once again partner to support Brunswick’s youth by holding a special scooping event on Thursday, April 5. The Gelato Fiasco Flagship Store will donate all April 5 sales beyond the seasonal daily average to the Brunswick Teen Center. Last year, the event raised more than $2,500. […]