The University of Maine at Augusta is set to partner with local multicultural organizations to host a community potluck for Eid al-Fitr on Saturday, April 13. This will be an opportunity for people to share traditions and learn about local organizations that support Muslim communities in Maine. Eid, means “celebration” or “festival.” There are two […]
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Hinckley museum to offer collection workshop May 6
The L. C. Bates Museum at Good Will-Hinckley is set to offer a free workshop, Safe, Practical Storage and Display Spaces for Historic Objects rom 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6, at 14 Easler Road. The workshop, to provide training on how to better care for historic objects or family treasures, will […]
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Expert, author to talk about foraging for edible gilled mushrooms
The Camden Public Library, in partnership with the Maine Mycological Association, is set to host mushroom expert Greg Marley at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13, for a presentation on foraging for edible gilled mushrooms. Many people are advised to avoid the mushrooms that have gills as a number of toxic species also have gills. Marley’s […]
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Mid-Coast Audubon to host Salt Bay Farm birding field trip
DAMARISCOTTA — Mid-Coast Audubon and Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust are set to co-lead a birding field trip on Saturday, April 13, to the Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta. The group plans to walk the meadow looking for Savannah and other sparrows, scan the pond for ducks and geese, investigate the forest edges for early migrating […]
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Waterville issues winter parking ban for April 6
WATERVILLE — The city asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Saturday, April 6 to allow for snow cleanup by the Public Works Department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call 207-680-4744. Check out other upcoming area […]
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Union Fair recognizes 2024 poster contest winner
The Union Fair/Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival visited Oceanside Middle School on March 28 for the unveiling of the 2024 festival poster was unveiled. Sylvia Percy of Warren, the grade six to eight art teacher at the school, is the contest winner. At a school assembly Percy’s poster was unveiled by 2023 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen […]
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Local Scouters receive Boyce New Unit Organizer Awards
WINSLOW — William D. Boyce signed the papers to make the Boy Scouts of America official at exactly 11:03 a.m. on Feb. 8, 1910. On March 24, volunteers from across the area gathered at the Winslow Parks and Recreation Hall to honor three Scouting leaders who helped get two new Scouting programs off the ground […]
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Canceled: Albion farm to host animal baby shower, pajama party
The event is held in honor of Cassidy Charette.
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Extension launches volunteer management micro-credential for beginners
University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Volunteer Maine, has launched online training for individuals getting started in a volunteer management role. Three self-paced courses make up the Introductory Volunteer Management micro-credential. Level one, which takes about four hours to complete, provides an overview of what a volunteer manager does and explores aspects of […]
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Ag department accepting applications for grants to fund
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development invites grant applications for two programs that fund broadband access. The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program helps organizations provide online training, education, and health services. It funds services, training, and equipment to digitally connect people to education, training, and health care resources. The ReConnect Program […]