UNITY — The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is holding a panel presentation about wood banks and how heating insecurity affects Maine residents. The event, featuring wood bank leaders from around the state who will share their stories of organizing and running wood banks, is set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at 294 […]
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Hundreds embrace sustainability at Green ME Up Earth Day Festival
FREEPORT — Girl Scouts of Maine hosted more than 800 participants at its annual Green ME Up Earth Day Festival April 20 on the L.L. Bean Flagship Store Campus. The event offered hands-on environmentally friendly booth activities presented by 25 diverse organizations and businesses, all focused on exploring sustainability. One presenter tallied over 150 visitors […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of May 6-13
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of May 6-13. Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Zoom talk to cover Fort Western on the Kennebec, 1628-1919
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s final presentation of its 27th annual Winter Speaker Series, Fort Western on the Kennebec, 1628-1919 features Linda Novak, director of Old Fort Western. This event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. Winter Speaker Series presentations are held via Zoom and accessible at fomb.org. Fort Western, near the bank of […]
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Lincoln County association offers summer activities at historic sites
Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual summer programming includes three week-long camps for children and teens. This year’s theme is “Summer with the Past — Stepping Back: Discovering Skills and Pastimes of the 18th & 19th Centuries.” Each week offers hands-on history during which participants are introduced to various trades of the period and the skills […]
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Local Scouts celebrate Earth Day with cleanups
Earth Day has a special place in Scouting’s culture. Cubs and Scouts know that responsible stewardship of the planet is key to being a good Scout. Since Boy Scouts of America’s early beginnings, Scouts have been caring for the planet. The organization’s “Leave No Trace” principles demonstrate how Scouts show respect for the outdoors. On […]
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Fairfield, Oakland students receive scholarships
Two local students, Gavin Lunt and Brayden Perry, are recipients of New Dimensions Federal Credit Union’s 2024 scholarship program. Lunt, of Fairfield, a senior at Lawrence High School in Fairfield, will pursue actuarial science at the University of Maine at Farmington this fall. Perry, of Oakland, a senior at Messalonskee High School in Oakland, will […]
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Dirigo Learning announces 2024 summer programs
WHITEFIELD — Dirigo Learning’s 2024 summer programs for children include a range of offerings from foraged foods to island adventures. Seven weeks of themed programming will be offered from late June through mid-September, covering a variety of topics, themes and skills. Field trips to Monhegan Island (via Port Clyde) will be offered twice during the […]
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Central Maine Garden Club studies permaculture
Members of the Mid-Maine Permaculture Council recently shared concepts and applications of permaculture with members of the Central Maine Garden Club; approximately 30 members attended. Bonnie Sammons, a former teacher, grant writer, and leader of the Mid-Maine Change Lobby, opened the session. She was accompanied by Barbara Russell, an environmentalist from central Maine, according to […]
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Gardiner to be finish line of 2024’s Great Race in June
A convoy of vintage cars is due to cross The Great Race finish line in downtown Gardiner on Sunday, June 30. A total of 135 antique and classic cars, eight of which are from Maine, have entered to participate in the nine-day, 2,300-mile race from Owensboro, Kentucky. This isn’t the first time Gardiner has been […]