Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s final scheduled presentation of its 24th annual Winter Speaker Series, “River History & the New Environmental Movement,” is to feature river historian Scot McFarlane. The event will be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, and registration is accessible online at fomb.org. The direct link is zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqdOuhqT8vH9FwbNcs68J4PW3SGo1hr-hM. The presentation […]
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Audubon to discuss peregrine falcon restoration
Western Maine Audubon plans to hold a webinar, “Peregrine Falcon restoration in Acadia National Park,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 12. As one of the first locations chosen to recover peregrine falcons, Acadia has a storied history in the recovery of peregrine falcons. Acadia also hosts the Cadillac Mountain Hawkwatch, which will be entering its […]
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Overdose prevention kits now available for new moms
Family first aid kit with naloxone provided to all new families
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UMA to celebrate 2020, 2021 graduates May 8
US Sen. Angus King to address graduates.
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Talk on eliminating food insecurity set for May 12
UNION — Lorain Francis will share ways that the community and surrounding neighbors can help eliminate food insecurity in Knox County during the May 12 “Zoom with Vose Wednesdays” program at 6 p.m. The Union resident is chairwoman of the town’s Age in Place Committee. She is on the Thompson Community Center Committee and […]
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Spruce Mountain High lists honor students
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has announced the following students were named to its third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 12 — Highest honors: Hannah Coates, Drew Delaney, Rachel Hanson and Kaitlyn Paul. Honors: Auriana Armandi, Alicia Bridges, Ethan Brown, Megan Brown, Jack Gilbert, Hanni Johnson, Kaden Maberry, Autumn Park, Elise […]
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Free fuel identification stickers available for farm tractors
ORONO — Maine AgrAbility has designed fuel identification stickers, used on farm tractors to help prevent potential mechanical issues and production downtime if the wrong fuel is mistakenly used. Request free fuel identification stickers and view all available safety stickers at extension.umaine.edu/agrability/free-sticker/. For more information about the program, call 207-944-1533 or email maine.agrability@maine.edu. Maine AgrAbility, […]
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Maine CDC urges focus on tick prevention
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention urges residents and visitors to focus on tick prevention during May, Lyme Disease Awareness Month. This year’s awareness month theme is “Stop. Check. Prevent.” The campaign asks people to stop frequently to check for ticks, since personal prevention measures are the best way to keep […]
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UMF to hold walk-in vaccine clinic May 8
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to host a public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at 274 Front St. for individuals 18 and older. Vaccines are provided at no cost. Details for those getting the vaccine: • Everyone entering should wear a mask and be screened […]
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Mt. Blue High names honor students
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced the following students were named to its third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Highest Honors Magnus Augustin, Brittany Bailey, Cole Baker, Scott Barber, Abigail Bartlett, Calvin Beale, Ashton Beaudoin, Grace Bell, McKenzie Berry, Allison Blauvelt, Levi Bogar, Alissa Butterfield and Kelsie Butterfield. Also, Lucinda Carroll, […]