The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency reminds agricultural producers that farm loan programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart agriculture practices, which build on many practices that farmers and ranchers already use, like cover cropping, nutrient management and conservation tillage. Climate-smart agricultural practices generate significant environmental benefits by capturing and […]
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Maine High School Student Guitar Competition announces winner
MECHANIC FALLS — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has named the teen winner of its third annual Maine High School Student Guitar Competition. Jack Marston, a 14-year-old freshman at Cape Elizabeth High School, placed first in the statewide contest. Marston will receive the grand prize, a Martin guitar, and will perform […]
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Restorative community training workshop offered in Norway
NORWAY — A restorative community training workshop is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Alan Day Community Garden, 26 Whitman St. Participants can learn to create a sense of belonging and inclusivity, practice specific methods to make group decision-making more effective, and make community meetings better prepared to listen […]
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Chesterville to host animal storytelling event May 11
The Chesterville Center Union Meeting House is set to open its doors and its microphones to animal lovers at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at 3 Borough Road. Attendees can come with a short story to tell of a favorite critter in their life, or listen to other people’s stories. The show will be hosted […]
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Crafting benefit for SHAREcenter set for Auburn
AUBURN — A Paper Crafting Crop event is planned from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at St. Philip Church Hall, 2365 Turner Road. There will be snacks, coffee and water provided. Those who plan to attend can bring an item for the potluck lunch or bring their own lunch, according to a […]
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Farmington church seeks plants, plant-related items for fundraiser
FARMINGTON — The Old South First Congregational Church plans to hold its annual plant sale set from Friday, May 10, to Sunday, June 2. Those with plants or garden-related items to donate to the sale can contact Debbie Davis-Robinson at 207-491-5919 or oldsouthchurchconcerts@gmail.com. Donated plants should be labeled, weed and pest free. The sale is […]
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Mt. Blue Area Garden Club annual sale set for May 18
FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club annual plant is planned for 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Meetinghouse Park on Main Street. The sale is coordinated by club member Erica Haywood and volunteers. To expand the success of the sale, the club seeks plant donations from the community for sale at this year’s […]
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First Universalist Church of West Paris sets May worship services
The First Universalist Church of West Paris, 208 Main St., holds services at 9 a.m. Music is performed by guitarist Davy Sturtevant; all are welcome and refreshments follow the services. May 5 — “Statistics You Can Count On” (from Daniel 2:16-19), led by guest speaker Pastor Ray Christman. May 12 — “Not to Condemn,” led […]
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Tri-Town Optimist Club recognizes young artists
The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland recently held a visual arts contest on the theme of HOPE. Entries were submitted for two age groups and judged by club members at the April 25 meeting, with the following winners being selected: Up to age 7: Perrie Cotnoir of Poland, child of Crystal […]
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Local students earn collegiate recognition for 2023 fall semester
The following colleges and universities recently announced area students’ academic achievements during the 2023 fall semester.