FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon plans to sponsor a talk, “Maine Big Night: Amphibian Migration Monitoring,” by Greg LeClair. The talk is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, in Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall at 173 High St. on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. It is free and open to the general public. […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of March 11-18
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of March 11-18
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Maine Film Center plans 2024 Academy Award Soirée in Waterville
Tickets for the reception cost $15. Admission to the broadcast is free.
‘Backyard’ farm workshop planned in South China
SOUTH CHINA — A workshop on small “backyard” farms is set for 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at China Town Office, 571 Lakeview Drive. The free workshop will be hosted by the Kennebec Soil and Water Conservation District Office for small farms interested in improving the water quality of China Lake. This workshop is geared […]
Gardiner teacher to present at workshop for educators
Registrations are due by March 22 for those who would like lunch.
University Credit Union opens applications for expanded scholarship program
ORONO — University Credit Union has open the online application period for the annual UCU Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to eight undergraduate students furthering their education at each University of Maine System campus and Maine Maritime Academy; each scholarship is $1,000. To be more inclusive of students pursuing advanced education, UCU expanded the program […]
Online presentation to cover biocontrol research in Merrymeeting Bay
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s sixth presentation of its 27th annual Winter Speaker Series — Biocontrol Research in Merrymeeting Bay — will feature Hilary Peterson, integrated pest management specialist with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry. This event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, via Zoom. It is accessible via hyperlink found […]
Augusta church to host workshop on song leading for social justice
AUGUSTA — Mark Meyer of Rhythm Revelations plans to give a fully participatory song leading for social justice workshop, designed to build skills and confidence for leading music in worship or in the streets. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 69 Winthrop St. Meyer […]
Voting for posters to support children’s dental health ends March 8
Public voting is open until 10 a.m. Friday, March 8, for this year’s Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention School Oral Health Program Poster Contest. The initiative raises awareness about good oral health for school-age children in Maine and coincides with National Children’s Dental Health Month in February. This year’s theme was “Healthy Habits […]
Bridge clubs recognize recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club There was a three-way tie at the top for Elm City Duplicate Bridge on Feb. 27 featuring the teams of Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice, Dick Quinlan and Lee Lenfest, and Natasha Rosenbaum and Jessie Gunther. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new […]