ROCKPORT — The latest online lecture of a weekly alumni lecture series is scheduled to feature photographer David Hilliard from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27. He will discuss his four-decade-long project of photographing his father, ending during the pandemic, “My Father’s Life in Pictures: A Collaboration.” The lecture is hosted by Maine Media […]
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Camden library to host online workshop on philanthropy
CAMDEN — Diane Lebson of Evergreen Philanthropic Solutions plans to offer practical advice on how to make a greater impact with philanthropic engagements during a free online workshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, hosted by Camden Public Library. Lebson’s presentation will highlight lessons from her new book, “For a Good Cause: A Practical Guide […]
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Association to host ‘Farmer to Farmer Conference’ Nov. 1-7
The event will include virtual sessions and in-person farm tours.
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State wildlife agency seeks feedback on strategic plan
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is soliciting input on the draft 2021-2035 Fisheries and Hatcheries Division Strategic Management Plan. This document represents the culmination of several years of planning, coordination and public engagement centered around three key objectives: • To raise public awareness of the organization, operation and future management goals of […]
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UMaine Extension 4-H to launch space challenge Nov. 15
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is participating in the 2021 National 4-H STEM Challenge with a new four-session club. 4-H Galactic Quest is scheduled meet virtually Mondays at 4 p.m. Nov. 15, 22, 29 and Dec. 6. Designed by Clemson University, the hands-on challenge focuses on space exploration, including the history of […]
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Oxford County conservation district to offer native seeds workshop
Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District is scheduled to present an interactive webinar Grow Native: Native Plants and Winter Seeding at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5. those who attend can learn about the importance of native plants and their value to humanity and wildlife, such as pollinators, and plant their own milkweed to support […]
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Norway church to host Halloween stories at parsonage
NORWAY — Children and their grown-ups are invited to the Second Congregational Church, 201 Main St., for Halloween stories at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at the white Victorian parsonage next to the church. Pastor Sara Bartlett plans to read child-appropriate Halloween stories. Costumes are welcome, but masks are required for everyone. All children, whether […]
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Camden Amphitheatre to host ‘spooky sound bath’ Oct. 30
Camden Public Library plans to host musical instrument creator and sound therapist Jim Doble at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, in the Amphitheatre on Atlantic Avenue for the final community “sound bath” of the season. This program will occur in the dark and incorporate spooky sounds. “Come enjoy a special nighttime inner journey with the […]
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Lewiston library seeks teen library ambassadors
The Lewiston Public Library is seeking youth between the ages of 13 and 19 to become teen library ambassadors. The ambassadors will attend meetings once per month and assist with self-chosen and directed projects as informal volunteers under the supervision of the teen librarian. Teen library ambassadors will advise the teen librarian on youth trends […]
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Greene student makes University of Maryland dean’s list
ADELPHI, Md. — Nicole Krebs of Greene made the 2021 summer term dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must have completed at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA […]