Retired journalist and genealogist Bob Greene is scheduled to give an online talk about “Black History of Maine” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, hosted by Camden Public Library. The free online program is part of the library’s month-long “Discover History” series. It is frequently said that Maine is the whitest state in America, according […]
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Center to offer college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning, for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning, virtual: • Wednesday, Oct. 13, at noon; • Friday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m.; • Monday, Oct. 18, at 9 a.m.; […]
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UMaine Extension to host webinar on growing garlic
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer a webinar for home gardeners about growing garlic from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. “Growing Great Garlic in Maine” topics will include variety choice, when to plant, scape removal, disease management and when to harvest and store garlic. Dave Fuller, UMaine Extension […]
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Rally for Norlands: Civil War Living History Weekend
LIVERMORE — Step into the past and experience the sights and sounds of the Civil War Era. Hands-on history activities planned for all ages during two days of living history fun at the Norlands. The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore, at 290 Norlands Road, plans to host its Civil War Living History Weekend on […]
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Solar & EV Expo planned at Oxford Hills high school
Center for an Ecology-Based Economy brings together electric vehicles and clean energy Oct. 2
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West Paris church plans October services
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church, 208 Main St., plans to offer services at 9 a.m. Sundays, with refreshments available afterward. All are welcome, and masks will be worn, but congregants will still be singing. Services are as follows. “Oct. 3, Jubilee, a Year of Joy,” led by Cynthia Reedy. Congregants will share some […]
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Franco American War Veterans elect new national commander
The Lewiston post commander was sworn in Sept. 18 during the national convention in Auburn.
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UMaine Extension updates hay and straw directory
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has updated its hay and straw directory at extension.umaine.edu/livestock/hay/, which allows sellers to list and buyers to locate feed supplies for livestock, with some resources available for the 2021 harvest. Growers should visit the site to update or add their available products. Information about forage quality testing and […]
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Homeless veterans to receive assistance at 3 events
AUGUSTA — Three agencies and their community partners plan to join forces starting Tuesday, Oct. 5, to hold a “Stand Down” for homeless veterans in need of assistance. The stand down, co-organized by Department of Veterans Affairs, Maine Vet Centers, and Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, will be the first of three mobile events in […]
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Massachusetts college recognizes local graduates
LOWELL, Mass. — UMass Lowell honored three local students among its 4,582 graduates in May. Julia St.Laurent of Lewiston received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Emma-Jane Turton of Mechanic Falls received a Master of Science degree in engineering management. David Long of South Paris received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.