FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon plans to sponsor a talk, “Maine Big Night: Amphibian Migration Monitoring,” by Greg LeClair. The talk is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, in Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall at 173 High St. on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. It is free and open to the general public. […]
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Rotary, Magic Lantern collaborate to bring eclipse speaker to Bridgton
Residents will see 98% coverage of the sun on part of April 8.
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Free tech help, tablets available in Oxford County
Starting this month, the Digital Navigation Program is seeking to help Oxford County residents get assistance with their devices, as well as provide free, recycled tablets to those who qualify. Digital Navigator Ashley Lawrence can assist residents who may need help setting up and operating basic functions of a phone, laptop, or tablet, in addition […]
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University Credit Union opens applications for expanded scholarship program
ORONO — University Credit Union has open the online application period for the annual UCU Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to eight undergraduate students furthering their education at each University of Maine System campus and Maine Maritime Academy; each scholarship is $1,000. To be more inclusive of students pursuing advanced education, UCU expanded the program […]
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Online presentation to cover biocontrol research in Merrymeeting Bay
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s sixth presentation of its 27th annual Winter Speaker Series — Biocontrol Research in Merrymeeting Bay — will feature Hilary Peterson, integrated pest management specialist with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry. This event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, via Zoom. It is accessible via hyperlink found […]
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Voting for posters to support children’s dental health ends March 8
Public voting is open until 10 a.m. Friday, March 8, for this year’s Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention School Oral Health Program Poster Contest. The initiative raises awareness about good oral health for school-age children in Maine and coincides with National Children’s Dental Health Month in February. This year’s theme was “Healthy Habits […]
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Lewiston cribbage league names Feb. 29 winners
Lewiston Senior Cribbage League players Pauline Quimby and Celia Treworgy placed first on Feb. 29. Mike Martin and Connie Pleau placed second, Henry Maheux and Ethel Landry third, Liz Feeley and Kathie Dubois fourth, and Bill Burroughs and Dave Ouellette fifth. The league plays at 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Lewiston Armory/Lewiston Senior Center, 60 […]
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Lewiston Senior Citizens to hold membership meeting March 18
The Lewiston Senior Citizens group is set to hold its membership meeting Monday, March 18, with a potluck luncheon at 12:15 p.m. at 65 Central Ave. After lunch Bill Healy, chief assessor for Lewiston, will speak about property tax valuation and how it is determined. Programs offered to Lewiston Senior Citizens are Bridge, Mahjong, Bingo, […]
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4-H offering online info session for aspiring volunteers in March
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers at 6 p.m. Tuesdays, March 19 and 26. 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. Attendees also […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions are set for 9 and 10 a.m. on Monday, March 18, Thursday, March 21, and Friday, March 22. In-person sessions are planned […]