The new series”Mali,” paintings by John Vander, will be exhibited through Sept. 2 at Gold/Smith Gallery, 8 McKown St. in Boothbay Harbor. “Mali, West Africa, was my first experience of the absolute exotic, said John Vander according to a news release from the gallery. “Every time I turned my head I saw something not only […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences’ Threshold program graduated 19 students
The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences’ Threshold program graduated 19 students on June 17 in the school’s parking lot and back lawn. Threshold is a remote learning High School Diploma program of the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences. This year’s class of 19 Threshold graduates was the largest in the three years that MeANS has […]
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 […]
Greater Augusta Back to School Program to hold backpack giveaway Aug. 16
Donations sought to help each student in need.
Maine College of Health Professions announces spring 2020 Dean’s List
LEWISTON — Maine College of Health Professions’ Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Alex Clifford, recently announce the following are students were named to the 2020 spring semester deans list.Julia Bowen of Lisbon Falls, Vanessa Bragdon of Augusta, Madison Cuddy of Jackman, Taylor Davis of Augusta, Valerie Doucette of Lisbon, Brittany Doucette of […]
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 […]