ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions is scheduled to host a talk by Micah Pawling from 3-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, about how history, particularly Wabanaki history, can help create a more sustainable society. All in the center’s Sustainability Talks series are free and offered both remotely via Zoom and […]
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Parishes schedule Blessing of the Animals events
PORTLAND — Animal lovers from around Maine are invited to have their animal companions blessed outdoors in celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, Oct. 4. All pets are welcome to attend any of the Blessing of the Animals events. As prayers are offered, the pets will be gently sprinkled with holy water. St. […]
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Literacy Volunteers receive funding
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties (LVFSC) recently received $20,000 from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation and $28,000 from the Wish You Well Foundation to support community literacy programming in Franklin County over the next two years. LVFSC, serving rural towns since 1978, is a United Way Community Partner, and collaborates with over […]
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Landry earns Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine President’s Award
AUGUSTA – Rep. Scott Landry, D-Farmington, earned the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine 2021 President’s Award for Legislative Service. The award was announced at the organization’s annual banquet earlier this month. “As a lifetime member of the Sportsmen’s Alliance of Maine and lifelong outdoorsman, it has been a highlight of my legislative service to serve on […]
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Winthrop society plans antique appraisal day
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is scheduled to host an antique appraisal day from 1-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at van der Brew tasting room and deck at 30 Summer St., Winthrop. Appraiser Kaja Veilleux of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries will offer verbal assessments of attic treasures. Each donation of $20 will allow a person […]
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Maple producers plan Fall Fest
BUXTON — The Maine Maple Producers Association recently announced that Maine Maple Fall Fest will be hosted on Oct. 9 and 10. This event is a continuation of the Maine Maple Producers Weekend held in October 2020. “After our fall event kick-off last year, we are again opening our sugar houses to the public for […]
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Scholarship program recognizes Maine semifinalists
EVANSTON, Ill. — Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation have named approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These high school seniors can continue in the competition for about 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million that will be offered next spring. Maine semifinalists: 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program Auburn: […]
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Maine Media Workshops to host free virtual symposium, lecture series
“Convening: a Critical Dialogue on the History and Future of Media Arts” is planned for Sept. 30.
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Messalonskee Lake Watershed survey set for Sept. 29, 30
The Friends of Messalonskee plan to conduct a survey Sept. 29 and 30 of the developed land areas in the Messalonskee Lake watershed, which includes portions of land within Oakland, Belgrade, Sidney, Mount Vernon, Readfield, Manchester and Augusta. The survey is meant to identify and prioritize sources of erosion and stormwater runoff that may affect […]
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Rangeley arts group recognizes photography show winners
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts held an awards ceremony Sept. 11 for its seventh annual Western Mountain Photography Show. The theme for the 2021 exhibit was “Journey.” The 2021 winners are as follows. Best in Show: Rena LeClair’s “Into the Light”. Color Category: First place: Jennifer Hickey’s “Take the Bus,” second place: Allen Wicken’s […]