WINTHROP — The Bailey Library plans to celebrate poetry month with Poets in the Library at noon Saturday, April 30, at 39 Main St. The event focuses on the recently self-published chapbook “A Simple Abundance” that features more than a dozen local poets, according to a news release from the library. The poets featured in […]
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Optimist club names Mechanic Falls teen student of month
MECHANIC FALLS — Regional School Unit 16 Adult Education student Brian Surette was recognized as the Tri-Town Optimist Club student of the month for April. Surette is described as charming and personable, with a quick wit and a friendly disposition that spills over to others. He is persistent, self-motivated and an independent scholar with aspirations […]
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Farmington area organization names poetry contest winners
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset counties has announced the winners of its 12th annual poetry contest. Laine Kuehn was the judge, according to a news release from the volunteer organization. Contest Categories: Age 8-12 First Place: Mackenzie Smith of Strong, “Beauty To Ash” Second Place: Skylar A. Thurlow of Strong, “Reflection” Third Place: Gabriella […]
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Landscape design webinar set for April 29
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners about designing welcoming landscapes from noon to 1:15 p.m. Friday, April 29. “Designing Welcoming Landscapes” will offer an overview of questions and considerations when evaluating a garden space, with specific examples of ways to make landscapes more fun, comfortable and […]
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COVID-19 vaccine clinic set for April 27 in Farmington
Healthy Community Coalition plans to host a COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the University of Maine at Farmington, 274 Front Street in Farmington. Individuals ages 18 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome, according to a […]
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Ag department offers loans for underserved groups, beginning farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Maine Farm Service Agency offers specially-targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers, according to a news release from the Bangor-based agency. “Farming and ranching is a capital intensive business and FSA is committed to helping producers start and maintain their […]
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Camden library talk covers Maine’s economic connections to slavery
The Camden Public Library plans to host Luke Gates-Milardo, education and community engagement specialist at Maine Maritime Museum, for an online presentation of “Maine’s Economic Connections to Slavery.” This talk, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28, is the final program in the library’s “Maritime Month” series, according to a news release from the library. […]
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New bulletin covers growing wild blueberries in home gardens
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a new resource for home gardeners who want to establish or maintain wild blueberries on their property. “Growing Wild Blueberries in the Home Garden” includes considerations for soil type, how to transplant blueberry sod, mulching and water needs, encouraging pollinators, and mowing and weed management. Additional […]
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Foundation names nonprofit grant recipients across Maine
Environmental protection, food security, and crisis support are examples of the services offered by the Maine- and New Hampshire-based nonprofits selected by the public to receive grant awards. Those awards came through the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s 2022 Community Matters More program, according to a news release from the foundation. With thousands of community votes […]
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Diocese to hold men’s discernment retreat
AMen’s 18+ Discernment Retreat is scheduled for May 13-15 at the Agassiz Village Campgrounds in Poland. The retreat is for Catholic men who are discerning a possible call to the diocesan priesthood or religious life, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The retreat will gather discerners from across Maine […]