The High Peaks Alliance seeks volunteers to lead outdoor programs and workshops on its conserved lands and the lands it stewards. The alliance is partnering with GoldLEAF Institute to connect the 55-plus community with Maine’s High Peaks Region. Volunteer opportunities include co-leaders for guided adventures such as the winter snowshoe series, a monthly 60-90 minute […]
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UMaine Extension offers webinars on demand bundles
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering eight new bundles of prerecorded webinars on gardening-related topics. The On Demand Webinar bundles include three-to-four webinars and related resources that can make good gifts for gardeners, according to a news release from Melissa Arndt, director of marking and communications, University of Maine Cooperative Extension. New topics include: […]
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Franklin County Commission collecting pajamas for children during winter months
The project is organized by the Franklin County Children’s Task Force which is partnering with the Farmington Rotary Club for distribution.
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Winthrop High School Drama Club to presents ‘Clue: On Stage’
WINTHROP — The Winthrop High School Drama Club is set to present “Clue: On Stage” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the school’s performing arts center, 211 Rambler Road. This fast-paced, who-done-it comedy is based loosely on the movie, which is based on the […]
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Women’s basic chainsaw skills and safety class set for Nov. 23
TURNER — The Androscoggin Chapter of the Maine Women’s Network is teaming up with Axe Women Loggers of Maine to offer a women’s basic chainsaw skills and safety class. Two time options are available for the three-hour class, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at the pavilion at Ricker Hill Tasting Room at […]
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Maine State Chamber honors retiring Thomas College president
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and dinner Oct. 30 at the Augusta Civic Center. The chamber presented a leadership award to retiring Thomas College President Laurie G. Lachance and honored the Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce for its leadership and efforts following the October 2023 mass shooting tragedy […]
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Maine Seacoast Mission offering college, career prep workshop series
CHERRYFIELD — Maine Seacoast Mission plans to offer a series of workshops for high school and college students, as well as their parents, to help with transition to college or careers. The College and Career Preparation Workshop Series, held online or in person at the Downeast Campus, cover topics like life skills, wellness, and college […]
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UMaine experts lead conversations around best practices for AI in schools
ORONO — Whenever she talks about teachers using artificial intelligence, University of Maine associate professor of special education Sarah Howorth likes to remind whoever she’s talking to that educators have always used technology to support student learning. “Probably the most relatable example for most people is the use of calculators in math class,” Howorth said […]
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Lost Valley to hold Pre-Season Rail Jam event Nov. 22
AUBURN — Lost Valley, in partnership with the Lost Valley Competition Program, is set to host a Pre-Season Rail Jam from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at 200 Lost Valley Road. This event brings the freestyle energy of snow sports to the mountain before the official season begins, offering snowboarders and skiers a chance to […]
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Virtual Santa Shuffle to benefit Trees for Troops
HOUSTON, TEXAS — People can celebrate the holidays in a fun and healthy way with family and friends — along with thousands of festive runners and walkers around the county — by joining the Santa Hustle Virtual Race. Whether it’s the marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K, participants can join in at the location of […]