The University of Maine at Farmington is set to present a talk on the Maine Forest Tick Survey by guest lecturer Dr. Allison Gardner at 11:45 a.m. Monday, March 27, in Thomas Auditorium in UMF Preble Hall on High Street. The survey is a cross-disciplinary research project with the long-term goal of identifying forest management […]
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Auburn theater to offer new Shadow Puppet Camp in April
AUBURN — The Community Little Theatre is scheduled to hold its first-ever Shadow Puppet Camp for children ages 8-12 during school vacation week, Monday-Saturday, April 17-22. The camp will be held every day from 9-11:30 a.m. at the 30 Academy St. theater. Participants can learn about the history and performance techniques of shadow puppetry, create […]
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Paris-based conservation district to hold native plant, seed sale
All orders must be received by Friday, May 12.
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Farmington church to host free forum April 1
FARMINGTON — A forum on caring for Earth is being planned by members of Old South Church, First Congregational Church of Farmington, United Church of Christ, for Saturday, April 1. The conference, featuring free eco-friendly workshops, informational talks, and lunch, will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the 235 Main St. church. Earth […]
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Auburn theater to hold youth summer theater camp
Enrollment will open Monday, March 26.
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South Paris-based extension to offer Swine 101 workshop
SOUTH PARIS — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County is set to hold a workshop on raising swine from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the UMaine Extension office, 9 Olson Road. Dr. Colt Knight, UMaine Extension state livestock specialist, will present Swine 101, a two-hour primer on raising pastured pork. […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters moves Bowl for Kids’ Sake event to Hallowell
BRUNSWICK — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick plans to hold its annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser this year despite Brunswick’s Yankee Lanes, the event’s location for decades, being purchased and closed for bowling. The organization has moved the event to Sparetime Bowling in Hallowell, 30 minutes from Brunswick and 40 minutes from Bath. […]
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Jay church to hold grand reopening March 26
The grand reopening of Jay Baptist Church at 27 Smith Ave. is planned for Sunday, March 26. Since the church’s Dec. 31 closure, major repairs have been made to the sanctuary wall and ceiling, according to a news release from Pastor Gary Bestwick. The celebration will include a coffee fellowship in the vestry from 9:45-1025 […]
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Lewiston legislative delegation to host public office hours March 25
Members of Lewiston’s delegation to the state Legislature plan to hold constituent office hours from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 25, in the Couture Room at Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. The members include Sen. Peggy Rotundo, Rep. Kristen Cloutier, Rep. Margaret Craven, Rep. Mana Abdi and Rep. Michael Lajoie. They will provide […]
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Auburn to host homestead, farmers market March 24
After a two-year hiatus, the Auburn Public Library Homestead Goods & Farmers Market is set this year for 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, at the 49 Spring St. library. For this family friendly event, the library will welcome many vendors to offer a variety of homegrown and homemade foods, treats and crafts for sale. They […]