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Top 10 schools recognized via virtual awards ceremony

SIFMA and the SIFMA Foundation recently congratulated the participants of the 17th Annual Capitol Hill Challenge national financial education program, supported by the Charles Schwab Foundation, and announce the 10 teams who rose to the top of this rigorous investment competition. Student teams representing public schools in every U.S. congressional district were invited to show […]

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UMaine Extension offers fruit, vegetable preservation webinars in August

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host four food preservation webinars. Freezing fruit is the topic at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. Topics at the same time on subsequent Tuesdays in August include steam canning, freezing tomatoes and corn, and canning salsa and tomatoes. Registration is required; a $5 donation per session is optional. […]

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New UMaine Extension publication on managing woodchucks in Maine

University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a new publication in response to a common issue — how to manage woodchucks (Marmota monax) on lawns and in gardens in Maine. “Managing Woodchucks on Your Maine Property” includes recommendations to help protect vegetable gardens and prevent destructive tunneling, as well as techniques to avoid based on the […]

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Maine Education Association Retired earns national recognition

Maine Education Association Retired was granted three prestigious awards by the National Education Association Retired at its recent virtual 37th annual meeting assembly. The late Tom Curran of Raymond was recognized with distinction as being the recipient of the coveted annual “Distinguished Service” award for his exemplary contributions to the retired educator community in Maine […]

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Eastern Maine Community College president’s, dean’s lists

BANGOR — Eastern Maine Community College recently announced the following area students were named to its 2020 spring semester president’s and dean’s lists. Presidents list: Chase Harkins or Albion, Desiray Howes of Athens, Thomas Kelley of Palmyra , Joshua Engelhardt and Caitlin Tozier, both of Pittsfield, Adam Rowe and Amber Rowe both of Plymouth, and Mathew Neal of […]

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UMaine Extension hosts free livestock nutrition webinar series

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a free, five-part livestock nutrition webinar series beginning 6–8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. The series continues Thursdays through Sept. 3. Topics include basic nutrition needs of beef cattle, small ruminants, pigs and poultry, as well as processing expectations. Colt Knight, UMaine Extension assistant professor and state livestock […]