The inaugural trail running race series takes place across three trail networks owned and managed by Loon Echo Land Trust.
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Bethel artist to donate pottery for land trust fundraiser Aug. 3
Sustain-a-Bowl will start at 6 p.m. at Valentine Farm at 162 North Road.
Over $105K to support regional organizations, projects
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — More than $105,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants are set to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. MaineCF’s Western Mountains Grantmaking Committee awarded $94,450 to 14 regional organizations through the foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. MaineCF donors with advised funds made three additional grants totaling $11,477. […]
Historic Raymond home to host art show, sale Aug. 2-4
Emerging painters, photographers, sculptors, and more will be showcased at the event.
Tri-State Dairy Summer Workshop set for Augusta Aug. 1
This event is a collaboration between UMaine Extension, University of Vermont, and University of New Hampshire.
Antlerless deer permit lottery opens
Lottery applications must be completed at deer.web.maine.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 1.
World Lung Cancer Day recognized Aug. 1
The day serves as a global platform to highlight the importance of finding lung cancer early and treating it quickly to improve outcomes for those affected by this disease.
Damariscotta gallery seeks artists for ‘Abstract’ show
Submissions are open until the drop-off deadline at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.
Guidance available for wood-turtle friendly forest management
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Alliance of Forest Owners, and the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement have released a resource that provides guidance for forest managers to support wood turtles on their woodlands. “Wood Turtles: Conservation Considerations for Forest Landowners” recommends voluntary actions that managers of working forests in the Northeast […]
Maine Climate Council recommends more active transportation
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine has been a member of the Transportation Working Group of the Maine Climate Council since its inception and played an active role in the process to update the recommendations.