BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program. The signup runs through Friday, June 28. Grassland CRP, offered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency, is a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grasslands and provide important […]
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Gardens of Lincoln County tour returns June 22
The gardens, which are in and around Wiscasset and Nobleboro, feature woodland environments as well as sunny country gardens.
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ShineOnCass Foundation awards 2024 scholarships
The ShineOnCass Foundation recently presented three scholarships, totaling $6,000, to local seniors who make service and kindness part of their everyday life. The ninth annual ShineOnCass Memorial Scholarship, in memory of Cassidy Jean Charette, was presented to Brayden Perry of Oakland. Perry will receive a $4,000 scholarship to Merrimack College, where he plans to pursuing […]
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Erskine Academy names top 10 seniors
Aaralyn Gagnon is valedictorian, and Nolan Burgess salutatorian.
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Lawrence High School recognizes top 10 seniors for class of ’24
Hallie Firmage is named valedictorian, and Gavin Lunt salutatorian.
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Workshop on worm composting for beginners set for June 22
WINSLOW — A workshop on worm composting for beginners, hosted by Jock Robie, is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 22, at Sisters of St. Joseph Center, 80 Garland Road. The workshop is free. All materials will be provided. Five participants get a free worm bin. To register or for more information, visit connect@csjmaine.org. […]
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Rotary District Conference set for Waterville June 21-23
WATERVILLE — Rotary District 7790 is set to host a three-day district conference from Friday to Sunday, June 21-23, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., and Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. The conference is likely to bring many first-time visitors to the city, all to support District Gov. Tina Chapman. Waterville supports […]
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Grant to help rural schools train STEM teachers
ORONO — With rural schools facing significant shortages of highly qualified teachers, particularly those in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development will use a grant from the National Science Foundation to boost support for future and current STEM educators in rural school districts. The […]
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Waldoboro Days set for June 14, 15
The Waldoboro Days celebration is set for Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15. Friday events include a bean supper from 5-7 p.m. at Broad Bay Church, 941 Main St.; car show at 4 p.m. at Delano’s, 2090 Atlantic Highway; and storytelling from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Waldo Theatre, 916 Main St. Saturday’s […]
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Teen historians honored at Winslow event
The Fort Halifax Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on April 27 presented awards to five young adults at a student tea in their honor at the Winslow Congregational Church. Uliana Fournier, daughter of Edward and Tetyana Fournier, of Winslow High School received the Jennie Paine Howard Award for achieving the highest rank […]