The final Maine’s Mid-Century Moment Series is scheduled at noon Friday, Sept. 24, to feature “Indigenous Mid-Century Maine,” with a panel discussion exploring the cultural and political issues affecting Indigenous communities. This virtual event is free and open to the public, but registration is required (docs.google.com/forms/d/1ahnk3ufDNwDtg3ax11JblIzVCGCMJNKTUKgqk1oOjuw/viewform?ts=60c90451&edit_requested=true). The University of Maine at Augusta’s panel discussion will […]
Tedda Henry
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Wiscasset art gallery to feature works by fine art photographers
WISCASSET — For its final show of the season, the Maine Art Gallery plans to feature four fine art photographers, each celebrating Maine through their own point of view and aesthetic. Works by Terry Hire, Jim Nickelson, Lisa Mossel Vietze and Olga Merrill explore the state through both abstract and representational imagery, all with a […]
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Scarborough refuge to celebrate National Public Lands Day
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells plans to host a volunteer workday on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the organization’s Spurwink Divison in Scarborough. Specific details will be provided during the registration process. The day is meant to help restore native shrubland habitat, home to many species […]
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Skating association launches new programs for 2021
HALLOWELL — The Skating Association of Maine has announced the return of skating programs for the 2021 season. Programs started Tuesday with the first class of Learn To Skate USA at the Camden National Bank Ice Vault on the Whitten Road. Through the Learn To Skate USA program, SAM plans to offer the following classes: […]
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UMF to host public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Individuals 18 and older are eligible to get a one- or two-dose vaccine.
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University to offer webinar on food preservation
FORT KENT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer an online class on dehydrating and freezing for food preservation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. Participants can learn how to safely preserve foods by blanching and freezing, or by using a food dehydrator. Freezing instructions and a dehydration food guide will […]
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USDA revising pandemic assistance for eligible producers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating its Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2, which is available for contract producers of eligible livestock and poultry and producers of specialty crops and other sales-based commodities. CFAP 2, which assists producers who faced market disruptions in 2020 because of COVID-19, is part of USDA’s broader Pandemic […]
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Union library to host didgeridoo player
Forest Weston’s “Enjoy the Sounds of a Variety of Didgeridoos” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, via Zoom at the Vose Library, 392 Common Road in Union. Weston has worked 40 years as a forester, and began playing didgeridoo 12 years ago. He is a strong proponent of using the didgeridoo as a […]
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Gardiner club seeks donations for new clubhouse
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Kennebec Valley are trying to raise $400,000 to complete a fundraising campaign by Oct. 31.
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Jefferson Historical Society to host open house Sept. 18
The Jefferson Historical Society plans to hold its last 2021 open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 18, at 7 Gardiner Road, at the intersection of Bunker Hill and Gardiner Roads. There will be displays on all three floors of the treasured old building. A few of the featured displays in the Old […]