The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Fulfilling our Land Grant Mission: Engaging Communities in Teaching, Research and Outreach.” The talk will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, both in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the UMaine campus in […]
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Coats for Kids pick-up site open in Jay
JAY — The Salvation Army has dropped off Coats for Kids items at Double Bubble Laundry Mat in the Jay Plaza. Coats are available free of charge while supplies last. For more information, email jmanager@jay-maine.org. Check out other upcoming area events!
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UMaine receives Forest Service grant for National Wood Bank project
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded $62,500 to the University of Maine for the National Wood Bank project, which has the goal of providing operating support for national research and outreach programming related to wood banks. Wood banks have been around for a long time, although not always recognized or called wood banks. […]
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Camden ecologist to discuss use of native plants in landscapes
CAMDEN — Restoration ecologist Amy Thomsen plans to discuss why to use native plants in landscapes, as well as the benefits to gardening with them, in a free Camden Garden Club lecture Thursday, Oct. 27. The one-hour talk is open to the public and also will be livestreamed on Zoom from the Camden American Legion, […]
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Maine farm, ranch network seeks agricultural grant applications
Funding is available for projects that support agricultural well-being.
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Hardy Girls to host discussion on state of girls, nonbinary youth in Maine
WATERVILLE — Hardy Girls plans to host a virtual panel discussion of the recently released 2021 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey results. The discussion is set for 7. p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Across measures of mental health, experiences of violence and sexual violence, and feelings of support and safety, girls are struggling at disproportionate rates […]
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Touch a Truck & Trunk or Treat event set for Augusta
AUGUSTA — VA Maine Healthcare System plans to host a Touch a Truck & Trunk or Treat event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. The event will be held at Togus Medical Center, 1 VA Center. Those who attend can meet local first responders, learn about fire safety, get some candy, and […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions through December
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, virtual and in person, for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Nov. 21, at 9 and 10 a. m. • Wednesday, Nov. 23, noon and 1 p.m. • Monday, […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on Maine Sustainability Hub
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “The Maine Sustainability Hub: Building a Sustainability Community at UMaine,” at 3 pm. Monday, Oct. 24. The free event will be offered both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall […]
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Maine girls earn highest award in Girl Scouting
In celebration of International Day of the Girl, Girl Scouts of Maine in South Portland recognized Charlena LaVallee from Gray, Mikaela Spooner from New Sweden, Ayla Clark from Biddeford, and Kimberley Spears from Sidney. They identified the root cause of pressing issues in their communities, created sustainable solutions, and took action to earn the Gold […]