BANGOR — Agricultural operations in Maine have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options […]
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Lewiston library moves date for tea leaf reading workshop to Feb. 28
The Lewiston Public Library has rescheduled its December program featuring Roxie Zwicker to Wednesday, Feb. 28. Zwicker will present her interactive program, The Lost Art of Tea Leaf Reading Workshop, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Callahan Hall on the third floor of the 200 Lisbon St. library. Participants should bring their own teacup […]
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Cold dippers to bring warmth to domestic abuse survivors in February event
Maine dipping groups are set to get cold to bring light to domestic abuse survivors in a Sunday, Feb. 11, fundraising event for Finding Our Voices. The dips will take place in waterways all across Maine and throughout the day, with participating groups choosing their own place as well as time. Details can be found […]
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Norway library to launch Mystery Date with a Book Feb. 1
Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., plans to hold Mystery Date with a Book beginning Thursday, Feb. 1. During February, people can visit the library and choose a book from the “Mystery Date” display across from the circulation desk. All books are completely covered, so the reader cannot see the cover, title or author. The […]
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Safe Voices to host book fair in Auburn Feb. 1
AUBURN — Safe Voices is set to host its second annual Grown-Up Book Fair from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza. The community engagement and fundraising event is aimed at bringing back the magic of elementary school book fairs. With independent Maine bookstores, artisans and libraries, […]
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Bridgton club to host Community Kettle Feb. 1
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is set to host a chicken parmesan with pasta Community Kettle at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. All are invited. The event is free and by donation only to the community center, according to a news release from the club. The […]
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Ag department reopens signup for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program signup. USDA’s Farm Service Agency encourages agricultural producers and landowners in Maine interested in conservation opportunities for their land in exchange for yearly rental payments to consider the enrollment options available through Continuous CRP, which also includes the Conservation […]
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Maine State Park Camping Reservation Center opening Feb. 1
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands Director Andy Cutko announced a slight decline in visitation to Maine State Parks during 2023, with 2.93 million visitors spending time at the bureau’s 48 state parks and historic sites (2.64 million day-use visitors and 291,000 campers). While visitation fell […]
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Stone Mountain Arts Center plans Cecilia concert
The trio features Erin Leahy, Timi Turmel and Louis Schryer.
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Lewiston library to offer Tarot 101 Workshop Feb. 6
The Lewiston Public Library is set to host a Tarot 101 Workshop from at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, in The Jeanne Couture Room at 200 Lisbon St. The workshop will feature the return of Kate Sheridan, a.k.a The Laundress. This event is for anyone who wants to learn more about tarot cards, using the […]