ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar about gardening with pollinators in mind. The session runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. Planting for Pollinators aims to offer practical tips for gardeners on ways to provide food, habitat and water resources for pollinators to help address the decline […]
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Mt. Blue student receives Principal’s Award
FARMINGTON — Joshua Smith, a senior at Mt. Blue High School, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement, leadership and citizenship. Smith is deserving of the award due to his dedication to his studies, […]
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Maine commission offers historic preservation fund grants
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has announced the opening of the 2022 Historic Preservation Fund grant round. The commission anticipates awarding approximately $94,000 in one-to-one matching grants for National Register nominations, architectural or archaeological survey, or education, planning, development or pre-development projects statewide, according to a news release from the commission. The minimum grant award […]
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Online farm labor guidelines programs on tap for April
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host an online discussion on farm labor guidelines on Tuesday and Thursday, April 19 and 21. These two programs will be led by Brian Cleasby from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, according to a news release from the extension. The April […]
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Coalition plans 3 walk-in vaccines clinics for adults
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition plans to host several COVID-19 upcoming walk-in vaccine clinics for adults. The first is scheduled for 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Jay Town Office, 340 Main St. Subsequent clinics are taking place from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 13, at the University of Maine […]
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UMaine talk to cover invasive emerald ash borer
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is hosting a talk on bringing together diverse interests to slow the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer and protect Maine’s ash trees. The talk is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 11, at 107 Norman […]
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Scholarships available for students pursuing business degrees
Applications are being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund, according to a news release from the foundation. This renewable scholarship supports graduates of a Maine high school who are enrolled part-time (minimum of nine credit hours) or full-time in pursuit of a business degree and entering their freshman, sophomore, junior or […]
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Women’s foundation awards $120K to grantee partners
The Maine Women’s Fund announced $120,000 in direct grants, which aim to provide general operating support for more than 24 grantee partners throughout Maine, according to a news release from the Falmouth-based foundation. The grants will help advance a wide range of organizations that work to end gender violence, improve financial skills and literacy, promote […]
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As problem of PFAS contamination came to light, ski industry took early steps to ban the chemicals
Just a few years ago, fluoro waxes, which contain “forever chemicals,” were used widely in the ski industry, but as evidence of their ill effects grew, the sport made changes.
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UMaine at Farmington seniors to exhibit capstone artwork
Local students include those from New Gloucester, Chesterville, Gardiner, Troy.