STATE — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) is soliciting original artwork for its 2026 wall calendar and notecards with a submission deadline of May 20. The 2026 materials, showcasing Maine-based artists’ artwork, will celebrate the theme of farming and tending to the land and sea throughout the seasons. The annual wall calendar and […]
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Norway Savings gives $1,000 to support food bank auction
HARRISON — Serving more than 40,000 pounds of groceries to around 1,000 families per week only begins to tell the story of the Harrison Food Bank. The list of community needs the food bank meets could fill pages. In addition to offering food assistance at no cost, the organization provides snacks to three local elementary […]
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S. African musician returns to Bradley Backstage
FRYEBURG — South African musician McCoy Mrubata will be returning to the LHE/PAC’s Bradley Backstage on April 17, at 7 p.m. Mrubata will be joined by his musical collaborator, guitarist Gary Wittner. Once a member of the legendary Hugh Masekela’s band, McCoy Mrubata has established himself as a saxophonist, bandleader and touring/recording artist. A recent […]
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Registration opens for Educators Institute
STATE — The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development is accepting registrants for the 2025 UMaine Summer Educators Institute, which will be held June 25-27 on campus. This year’s conference will feature experts from the college, as well as thought-leaders in the field of K-12 education from Maine and beyond, who will […]
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Swap Shop opening
To the Editor: The Swap Shop at the Greenwood and Woodstock Transfer Station opens for the season on April 30. As in the past, the hours are the same as the Transfer Station hours. You must have a valid Transfer Station sticker to access the Swap Shop. The Swap Shop is seeking more volunteers to […]
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Helping birds in local grassland habitat
PARIS — Join Ag Allies Manager Laura Suomi-Lecker in Paris on Thursday, April 10, from 4-5 p.m. for ‘Grassland Habitat: Helping Birds & Other Wildlife,’ a presentation about grassland wildlife and the ways we can support them, hosted by Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District. Bobolinks and meadowlarks are two of the most […]
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Sale to benefit Smile Fund and adult dentures
BETHEL — The Smile Fund in Bethel helps adults who meet financial guidelines and are employed or seeking employment and need dentures. The dentures come from Smile Again Dentures in Lewiston. The Smile Fund yard sale is Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at West Parish Congregational Church on Park Street in Bethel. […]
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Artists wanted for ag-focused calendar
STATE — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) is soliciting original artwork for its 2026 wall calendar and notecards with a submission deadline of May 20. The 2026 materials, showcasing Maine-based artists’ artwork, will celebrate the theme of farming and tending to the land and sea throughout the seasons. The annual wall calendar and […]
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Deertrees Theatre announces 89th season
HARRISON — Historic Deertrees Theatre, Maine’s most enchanting playhouse, announces its 89th summer of events and entertainment. Serving as Greater Maine’s summer entertainment source since 1936, Deertrees’ diverse entertainment opportunities offer theatrical productions, comedies, exhibits, family shows, and concerts annually from June through early September, at 156 Deertrees Road in Harrison. Learn more about the […]
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Camp Invention’s STEM program comes to Bridgton
BRIDGTON — Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Stevens Brook Elementary School the week of July 7-11. A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame® in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in grades K–6 to tap into their natural […]