AUGUSTA — The Maine Forest Service is to provide up to $85,000 over the next two years for local governments, municipalities, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private family woodland owners to obtain Invasive Plant Control Practice Plans for their woods. Supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, financial incentives for […]
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RFA seeks artists, artisans, musicians for webpage
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts look to use its webpage to connect local artists, artisans and musicians to the greater public. They are offering a free webpage with text and images to any area artist who is interested. The site is visible at rangeleyarts.org. It is to offer basic information about the artist or […]
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Lewiston church to host free summer concerts
LEWISTON — The summer concert series at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St., is scheduled to return this month. Starting on Wednesday, July 7, organ concerts will be held each Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. Performances are free and open to the public, but donations to help with the preservation of the […]
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Historical society to feature early Franco-American office holder
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host author Douglas Rooks, in his talk about remarkable Mainer Albert Beliveau from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 8. The society’s regular monthly meeting is to follow. Beliveau was the youngest county attorney in Maine when he was elected in Oxford County in 1914, and the first […]
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Extension provides tips for growing houseplants
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has expanded and updated a series of bulletins about growing houseplants in Maine. “Tips for Growing Houseplants in Maine: Caring for Houseplants in Maine” provides guidelines for growing healthy indoor plants even during winter, creating new plants with cuttings, and using artificial light. Diagnosing common problems and controlling […]
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Ministry kicks off food pantry recipe challenge
PORTLAND — A recipe challenge, sponsored by Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry, is to once again provide an opportunity for all Mainers to put their cooking knowledge and creativity to the test while helping local parish food ministries in the process. The 2021 St. Hildegard Food Pantry Recipe Challenge is underway with entries being […]
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors seeks drivers, plans upcoming events
Neighbors Driving Neighbors, which provides free transportation to elderly and non-driving neighbors in Belgrade, Fayette, Mount Vernon, Rome and Vienna, is looking for volunteer drivers to transport individuals in need of a ride to their medical appointment, the grocery store or pharmacy, the food pantry, or anywhere they want to go. Volunteers use their own […]
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Concerts by Farmington-area youth set for July
The Farmington Gazebo in Meetinghouse Park is to be the site of four summer concerts by area youth. Sponsored by ArtsFarmington, these mini concerts are planned for 7 p.m. every Wednesday in July. There will be no admission charge, but donations will be welcomed. The schedule is as follows: July 7 — Abrahm and Samuel […]
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Tractor safety course teaches skills, offers opportunities
ORONO — Nearly 30 young people, new farmworkers and tractor owners, in April successfully completed a 20-hour federally-certified tractor safety course offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Participants learned about the risks of farm work and equipment operation, and gained hands-on experience in safe tractor operation and basic maintenance skills. Youth ages 14 and […]
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Phillips railroad to open for season
PHILLIPS — Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad are to resume operations for the 2021 season. Operations are to commence on Saturday, July 3, and run through the end of the foliage season in mid-October. Its operating schedule is available online at srrl-rr.org, but may be subject to change because of the availability of equipment […]