Each year since 2013, volunteers and game wardens have picked up 36,000 to more than 200,000 pounds. of trash including 1,000-2,000 tires on 100-plus sites.
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Maine Arts Commission calls for submissions for veterans’ art exhibition
The submission deadline for artwork is 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.
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Jay veterans posts to hold recognition ceremony Sept. 16
JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335, AMVETS Lane Dube Post 33 and American Legion Post 10, and their auxiliaries, plan to hold the annual prisoner of war/missing in action (POW/MIA) recognition ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the POW/MIA Memorial. All members, guests and the public are welcome. The event will […]
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Sierra Club Maine to host celebration in Freeport Sept. 19
All proceeds will support Sierra Club Maine’s efforts to protect Maine’s environment — from the southern coast to the north woods — and engage and activate individuals and communities from Kittery to Fort Kent.
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4-H offers online info session for volunteers Sept. 18, 25
“Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules.
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Free website development courses to be offered online
The class will be offered at no charge to participants and is made possible through Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with New Ventures Maine.
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Mills foundation plane pull set for Oct. 5
Presented by Hammond Lumber Co. and hosted by Northeast Air, 45 teams will compete to pull a 45-ton FedEx plane across 20 feet of tarmac in the fastest time.
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Maine search and rescue dogs demo set for Sept. 10
This event will be held at the Merrymeeting Bay Wildlife Management Area in Bowdoinham.
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State launches online tools for community planning
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Municipal Planning Assistance Program has released two online tools to help Maine communities plan for the future. The Maine Comprehensive Plan Data Portal and Mapping Services StoryMap offers a one-stop shop for essential data and maps needed to create comprehensive plans. These plans serve as blueprints […]
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Winthrop society to host history talk about apples Sept. 12
This evening event will begin with the second annual apple pie bake-off starting at 5 p.m.