FARMINGTON — Community members can join Kathy Doyon, Healthy Community Coalition’s Snap-Ed director, and Laura Hoeft, Tri Valley United Way’s food hub program coordinator and garden volunteer, this month at the Hope Harvest Community Garden. The talk, scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 21, will cover gardening and harvesting vegetables to take home. The garden […]
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Foundation scholarships available for Franklin County adult learners
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school may be eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting program but are encouraged […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in October
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Wednesday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m., noon, 6 and 7 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 14, 10 and 11 a.m. • Monday, Oct. 17, 11 […]
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Ag department offers Specialty Crop Block Grants Program funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service has announced nearly $560,000 in the Fiscal Year 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding to Maine. This USDA grant aims to help the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry fund projects ranging from managing soil-borne diseases in potato production through integrated soil improvement to drought […]
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Farmington, Skowhegan extensions to host gardening series
Local gardeners can take advantage of a new in-person learning opportunity offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension this fall. The six-part series, Fall in the Garden, is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 20 through Oct. 11. Two sessions will be hosted by Franklin County Extension at 138 Pleasant […]
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Maine wildlife refuge seeks imagery for 2023 calendar
The Sense of Wonder Photo Contest, held by the Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, began Sept. 1. People can submit up to three photos to the Friends website; a jury will select 12 winning images to include in a 2023 Rachel Carson calendar available beginning in November. All photo submissions must be taken […]
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Wilton lodge to hold takeout supper Sept. 17
The lodge is accepting reservations for orders until Sept. 16.
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Leeds Historical Society plans fall walks
Members of the Leeds Historical Society plan to walk, talk about and explore several places of historical note in town this fall. Rain date and times for all the walks are on the next day at the same time. There will be ticks and possible wet areas, so participants should dress appropriately and bring bug […]
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Rangeley museum to host festival Sept. 17, author talk Sept. 21
The Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society’s Outdoor Heritage Museum, 8 Rumford Road in Oquossoc, is scheduled to host two special events. On Saturday, Sept. 17, the museum will offer its annual Fall Festival. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the grounds of the museum will host arts, crafts and antiques vendors selling unique and handcrafted […]
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JMG distributes refurbished laptops, Chromebooks to students
JMG is distributing 150 refurbished laptops and 50 refurbished Chromebooks to students, according to a news release from statewide education nonprofit. The devices are being dispersed to 200 high school and college students throughout Maine, in all 16 counties. “Access to personal computers is a consistent challenge for our students. With new opportunities for students […]