University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers at 6 p.m. Tuesdays, March 19 and 26. Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees also […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions are set for 9 and 10 a.m. on Monday, March 18, Thursday, March 21, and Friday, March 22. In-person sessions are planned […]
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Augusta church welcomes new full-time minister
The congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta unanimously voted Feb. 11 to call the Rev. Donna Dolham as its next full-time minister. “We are delighted and so fortunate that Rev. Donna will be with us,” said UUCC Board president Michaela Loisel, according to a news release from Nan Bell with the church. […]
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Gardiner area Cub Scouts dissect electronics
GARDINER — Cub Scouts in Pack 672 explored electronics during a recent meeting. They learned by doing — taking apart old computers, copiers, printers, videotape machines, and other devices in order to see what makes them tick. Residents of Gardiner and Pittston donated their broken or outdated electronics to the pack for the youths to […]
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Wiscasset gallery seeks member art
Generations: Legacy of Mentors 2024 runs from May 2 through June 9.
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Washington library to offer free art class on abstract landscape painting
WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library is set to host artist and instructor Karen Jelenfy to teach a free art class on abstract landscape painting. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, in the Bryant Room at Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road. Beginning and experienced artists are welcome. Participants from Jelenfy’s […]
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Maine Youth Climate Corps offers grants up to $10K for youth programs
Applications are due on or before Sunday, March 10.
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Farmers head to University of Maine at Farmington for resource and networking day
With the help of the Greater Franklin County Food Council and UMaine Cooperative Extension, farmers from all over Franklin County met at UMF on Tuesday, Feb. 27, to share information and make connections.
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Smithfield celebrates ’46th anniversary’ with events as Maine’s only Leap Year town
Winter events run Thursday-Sunday as the town marks its incorporation on Feb. 29, 1840.
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Association to host online glimpse into Paul Revere-era printmaking
The discovery of an original 1770s cookbook with engravings by Paul Revere at Dresden’s Pownalborough Court House inspired the Lincoln County Historical Association to learn more about printing practices of the Colonial era. Their research led them to Andy Volpe, an artist, printmaker, and living history presenter, who plans to offer a glimpse into printing […]