DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts has made a call to artists for its first juried show of 2021. Artists can submit up to two works to “Wild Things,” and are invited to respond to that theme to reflect their own interpretations. Submission is open to original representational or abstract artwork in all media including, but not […]
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Local chapter provides gifts of appreciation for essential workers
Franklin Memorial Hospital also presented with certificate of appreciation
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RSU 9 to hold pre-K, kindergarten registrations
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 will hold pre-K and kindergarten registrations for the 2021/22 school year. Pre-K and kindergarten registration will be held through May 14 at Cape Cod Mill School, New Sharon; Gerald D. Cushing School, Wilton; and W. G. Mallett School, Farmington. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years […]
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Belgrade library to host book talk with ‘PR Maven’
AUGUSTA — Nancy Marshall, known as “the PR Maven,” will give a virtual talk about her latest book, “Grow Your Audience, Grow Your Brand,” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7. The event will be hosted by the Belgrade Public Library and held on Zoom. Marshall will explain what a personal brand is, and how attendees […]
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Virtual marathon aims to help beat pandemic stress
Starting Saturday, April 3, go to fb.me/e/3ux8OJ7CQ to join the Facebook event.
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Maine organizations receive grants to further help youth
PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 11 grants totaling $250,000 to help Maine organizations throughout the state increase mental health, wellness, and community support opportunities for older youth during the pandemic. The funding comes in response to rising concerns about the well-being of young adults, who are suffering from the mental health […]
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Fish, gecko kits available at Bowdoinham arts center
BOWDOINHAM — Merrymeeting Arts Center, at 9 Main St., has fish and gecko kits, with illustrated instructions, to hang from backpacks or in a window, or worn as jewelry. The kits are available first come, first served. To arrange a time to pick one up, email MerrymeetingArtsCenter@gmail.com.
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MOFGA to offer online workshops during April
UNITY — The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is offering the following April online workshops: • Sunday, April 4 — “Scionwood & Fruit Tree Workshops” will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. The free webinars start on the hour, every hour. •Monday, April 5 — “Labor Management Series: Communication and Delegation” will […]
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UMaine, UNH Extensions offer webinar on fiddleheads
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about fiddleheads from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. “Fiddleheads: A Spring Tradition” topics include how to properly identify, sustainably harvest and safely cook ostrich fern fiddleheads. UMaine Extension agriculture professional Dave Fuller will […]
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Virtual conference to focus on environmental education
BRUNSWICK — The Maine Environmental Education Association will hold its annual meeting and conference virtually Wednesday and Thursday, April 7 and 8. With 30 workshops led by Maine educators, and two keynote plenary panels, this is the largest annual gathering of environmental education and outdoor learning practitioners and students in the state. This year the […]