University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners on growing unique fruits in Maine at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. Orchardist and nurseryman Jesse Stevens will present “Beyond the Apple: Growing Unique Fruit in Maine,” focused on lesser known perennial and woody crops. For 15 years, Stevens has been […]
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Climate change adaptation talk set for April 10
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Rural Maine Feels the Heat,” at 3 p.m. Monday, April 10. The talk will be offered both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the UMaine campus. Speaker Brian […]
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East Winthrop cat shelter to hold Kitten Kerplunk benefit May 13
Participants are asked to gather donations from as many sponsors as possible before the event.
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Winthrop student receives high school Principal’s Award
Amelie Grube of Winthrop, a senior at Winthrop High School, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Jay Dufour. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Winthrop High […]
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Richmond health center to offer COVID-19 booster shots April 8, 15, 22
Free public COVID-19 booster shots will be available at Richmond Area Health Center clinic from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, April 8, 15 and 22, at 24 Gardiner St. No appointment is necessary during these time periods, according to a news release from HealthReach Community Health Centers central office based in Waterville. HealthReach is offering […]
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Ag department to help distressed farm loan borrowers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture beginning in April will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying farm loan program borrowers who are facing financial risk, as part of the $3.1 billion to help distressed farm loan borrowers that was provided through Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act. The announcement builds […]
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Food waste solutions summit set for April 14 via Zoom
To receive Zoom connection information, register online by April 7.
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MaineCF scholarships available to Androscoggin County students
The Maine Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from Androscoggin County students pursuing two or four-year degrees for the Annette M. Brown Scholarship Fund. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a level of academic achievement suitable for predicting success in college; strong character and family values; and financial need. Preference will be given to first-generation college students […]
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Witness hearings on CMP rate cases set for Lewiston, Hallowell
Maine’s Public Utilities Commission wants to hear from Mainers regarding current Central Maine Power rate cases. All Maine consumers deserve utility service that meets their daily needs at a reasonable price. With inflation continuing to force Mainers to make tougher decisions about paying for necessary household expenses, pushing for policies that will help older ratepayers […]
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Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat set for southern Maine April 14-16
PORTLAND — Rachel’s Vineyard retreats aim to offer solace, peace and inner healing to any individual connected to an abortion, regardless of the role they played. The retreat provides a safe place to grieve the loss and to understand how abortion has affected them, so they can grow beyond it. The next Rachel’s Vineyard retreat […]