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MIFF sees strong attendance, high energy as film festival ends 2021 run
Sunday s rainy weather was not much good if heading outside, but it was perfect for watching movies a sentiment embraced by many attendees on the final day of the 24th Maine International Film Festival in Waterville.
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Volunteer Karen Kusiak, left, passes Sunday through The Kneeling Art Photography Project during the 24th Maine International Film Festival in Waterville. Kusiak greeted guests and fielded questions during the exhibit at 18 Main St. in downtown Waterville.
Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel
WATERVILLE As Mike Perreault put it, a gray, rainy Sunday was “the perfect weather for a day at the movies.”
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Pandemic made Unity a college town without a college, and the locals are feeling the pressure
With the absence of approximately 650 Unity College students and a reduced staff, local services such as the fire department and businesses such as the local pizza joint are experiencing the loss.
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UNITY Behind a blue bar table, Vee Menoudarakos turns his attention to the back corner of the dining area. A year ago at this time, Unity House of Pizza’s co-owner and manager would be readying for a busy night ahead.
Those evenings at the Unity House of Pizza were full of beer, food and laughs. The calls came from Unity College students: “Vee! Are you going to come play?” acknowledging Menoudarakos’ penchant for playing pool.