AUBURN — In celebration of its 80-year history, Saint Dominic Academy plans to host a weekend of anniversary events and activities. Friday, Sept. 24 The 80th anniversary dinner will be held at the academy’s Auburn campus, at 121 Gracelawn Ave. The food will be provided by Cook’s Lobster & Ale House in Bailey Island, an […]
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USDA Rural Development to support 7 Maine projects
The grants will help create and retain jobs, and benefit rural businesses.
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USDA helps lower energy costs for 8 Maine businesses
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $464 million to build or improve renewable energy infrastructure and to help rural communities, agricultural producers and businesses lower energy costs in 48 states and Puerto Rico, announced Tom Vilsack, agriculture secretary, in a news release from the USDA. “USDA continues to prioritize climate-smart infrastructure to […]
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‘Artist’s Choice’ show opens at Damariscotta gallery
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts has opened “Artist’s Choice,” an exhibition showcasing a breadth of artistic expression from Maine artists in the gallery at 36 Elm St.; masks required. An opening reception is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, the exhibit will be on view through Saturday, Oct. 16. Juror Simon van der Ven selected […]
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Schooner Fare concert planned in Bath
Schooner Fare is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., in Bath. Steve and Chuck Romanoff together as Schooner Fare, the premier performing group of original and traditional maritime songs. Their energetic concerts are laced with a Maine brand of universal humor. They also write […]
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Assistance available for organic farmers
BANGOR — Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program are due Nov. 1. “USDA is here to help all producers, including those who grow our nation’s organic food and fiber. Many […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on economic sustainability
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions is scheduled to host a talk about sustainability in Maine’s secondhand economies. The talk is to be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the University of Maine campus. […]
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Storyteller Martin Dockery to take South Paris stage
The Celebration Barn plans to present Martin Dockery’s The Panic & Passion of Right Now at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at 190 Stock Farm Road in South Paris. Dockery’s show also marks the official return of performances inside Celebration Barn’s theater space; COVID precautions will be in place. The Panic & Passion of Right […]
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Matt Newberg to perform Broke Down @ 20 concert
Broke Down @ 20 — A Tribute to Slaid Cleaves is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at St. Lawrence, 76 Congress St. in Portland. Matt Newberg and the Hearts of Gold with special guests will play and celebrate Slaid Cleaves album “Broke Down,” which dropped 20 years ago. Weathered by salt and sea, […]
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L/A Community Little Theatre announces cast of ‘Love Letters’
Through the time-honored tradition of letter writing, audiences meet Andy and Melissa and follow their love affair from second grade through college, as they grow apart and marry others, and all while maintaining a relationship across the miles. Spanning the years 1937-84, this story will resonate with those who remember the Great Depression, WWII, the […]