Tickets for the 45th annual Common Ground Country Fair are on sale. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association event is scheduled to take place Sept. 24-26 in Unity. “We are looking forward to supporting a safe and healthy event in person this year,” said April Boucher, the fair’s director, according to a news release […]
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Futsal court added on Union Street in Auburn
The City of Auburn will soon have a new futsal court in Union Street Park. The city was the recipient of a MUSCO Mini-Pitch System Grant, presented in partnership with U.S. Soccer Foundation, which — along with CIP funding and donations from community partners – is making it possible for Auburn to install the city’s […]
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Cardillo Scholarship recipients, campership grants announced
The Maine Community Foundation recently announces $37,980 in awards from the Daniel Cardillo Charitable Fund, which supports young people pursuing their artistic, academic, athletic, and vocational or life’s passion outside of the traditional school environment. This year the fund also made grants to five Maine youth programs. The nine students from across Maine received support […]
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UMaine Extension hosts weed management workshop
BRUNSWICK — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a free workshop and demonstration about mechanical weed management from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Crystal Springs Farm, 277 Pleasant Hill Road, in Brunswick. The workshop will include a tour of no-till tomato plantings, discussion about best practices for mechanical weed […]
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Farm coaching workshop available
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to present an online workshop for agricultural service providers and farmers interested in offering a farm coaching program at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15. “Supporting Farms with Farm Coaching” will introduce the farm coaching model using the guide, “Farm Coaching to Support Farm-Team Communication.” Resources found on the […]
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Foster Grandparent Program gears up for school year
Volunteer role models mentor Maine youngsters to support K-12 success.
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Wormell earns Eagle Scout status
Peter Wormell- 12072321870 Patti Wormell- 12079926667 Submitted by Chuck Mahaleris, Kennebec Valley District Vice Chair Micah Wormell of Manchester joined the ranks of Eagle Scouts during a ceremony held at the Hope Baptist Church in Manchester. The ceremony was held Aug. 14 with Wormell’s former Scoutmasters Samantha Doody-Remington and Randy Hooper presiding according to a […]
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POSTPONED: Edward Little class of 1951 to hold 70th reunion
The Edward Little High School class of 1951 plans to hold its 70-year reunion Sunday, Aug. 29, at Lost Valley, 200 Lost Valley Road in Auburn. The 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. event is to include the latest information on the new high school campus due to open in September 2023. Expected guests are […]
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Household hazardous waste collection planned in Livermore
Androscoggin Valley Council of Government will host a household hazardous waste collection from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Livermore Transfer Station 1787 Federal Road, in Livermore. Accepted items include: Aluminum cleaner, aerosols artists’ paint and mediums, auto transmission fluid, auto body repair products, battery acid, brake fluid, bug and weed killer, bug […]