University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is leading a three-part, virtual series on climate change action for ages 12-18. Sessions are set for 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 28, Nov. 14 and Nov. 11 via Zoom. Participants can learn about climate change from global and local perspectives and explore opportunities for individual action to make a […]
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UMaine Extension to hold native seed sowing workshop series
Two native seed sowing workshops are planned by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and McLaughlin Garden and Homestead. The workshops are set for 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road in Falmouth, and 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the UMaine Extension office, 9 Olson Road in South Paris. These […]
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Chesterville Poetry Night set for Oct. 25
CHESTERVILLE — The Chesterville Center Union Meeting House is set to host a Chesterville Poetry Night at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at the 3 Borough Road meeting house. Local area poets are invited to read their work to fellow authors and poetry lovers. All ages and abilities are welcome. The building is ADA accessible, […]
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Association to present finalists in songwriting contest in Freeport Nov. 3
FREEPORT — The Brunswick-based Maine Songwriters Association has announced its live final competition at Cadenza listening room, set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at 5 Depot St. The association is a statewide, nonprofit, member organization dedicated to the support of songwriters and their art. Its mission is to encourage, recognize, educate, support and promote […]
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State PFAS committee seeks public input on funding
A public meeting is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Deering 101, 90 Blossom Lane, and virtually via Zoom.
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Mills foundation to host open house in Rome Oct. 19
This event offers an opportunity to tour the campus and learn more about the Warrior Progressive & Alternative Training for Helping Heroes program, designed specifically for veterans, first responders and those on active military duty.
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Strong high school principal seeks approval for greenhouse
Mt. Abram Regional High School Principal Tim Richards advocates for alternative education, asks for approval of new greenhouse.
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Maine Office of Tourism awards more than $1M
AUGUSTA — The Maine Office of Tourism has announced that more than $1 million has been awarded to eight Maine organizations in the final round of the Tourism Marketing & Development Recovery Program. The program, administered by the Maine Office of Tourism with $2 million in funds awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, was […]
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Maine Elks Association raises $79K for cancer program
The Maine Elks Association’s annual Camping Weekend in the Forks, held Aug. 22-25, raised $79,485 for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. The event was made possible by the many Elks lodges, business sponsors and 250-plus participants from across the state, according to a news release from Mike and Lina Michaud, co-chairs of the event. This […]
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Time of remembrance for Lewiston shooting set for Oct. 25
LEWISTON — In recognition of the one-year mark since the mass shooting in Lewiston, Trinity Church, 247 Bates St., is set to offer a time of remembrance, lament, hope and re-dedication at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Afterwards, people can remain at the church to walk the labyrinth or sit in meditation. Quiet music will […]