ELLSWORTH — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to host its annual Wild Blueberry Conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Moore Community Center, 125 State St. This year, the conference also will offer a virtual option. The event brings together experts, researchers, growers and industry leaders to […]
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Union Fair seeks fabric squares for annual quilt
All squares should be completed and sent by May 24.
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National Park Service accepting applications for Battlefield Restoration Grants
WASHINGTON — The National Park Service is accepting applications for Battlefield Restoration Grants until Wednesday, May 15. The grants support preservation partners across the country in their effort to restore eligible American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War sites to day-of battle conditions. The program provides up to 50% in matching funds for scoping […]
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Nickerson foundation to host ice fishing derby in Lincoln Feb. 24
Proceeds will help fight pediatric cancer, support youth sports programs.
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Main Street Skowhegan seeks community input
Main Street Skowhegan seeks responses to a series of surveys aimed at shaping the development of initiatives pivotal to the region’s economic growth as an agricultural food hub. The surveys, open to all area residents, businesses, organizations, and stakeholders, focus on three key areas: the utilization of surplus farm products, enhancing workforce training within the […]
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Augusta Elks lodge Festival of Trees supports public transit
WATERVILLE — The Augusta Elks Lodge No. 964 on Jan. 30 presented the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) with a check for $11,509.06 to support the restructuring of its public transit system. The lodge raised the funds by hosting its third annual Festival of Trees in December. The family event had over 2,500 people […]
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Grace Christian Academy lists honor roll students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Highest Honors Grade 8: Connor Barry. Grade 9: Belicia Cuevas. Grade 11: Landon Morrison. High Honors Grade 10: Gavin Inglis. Honors Grade 6: Liam Morrison. Grade 7: Joshua Grant and Veronica […]
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Jackman school sophomore honored at VFW banquet
Carroll Frigon of Moose River, a sophomore at Forest Hills High School in Jackman, was a guest of honor at the annual State VFW Banquet, held Jan. 20 at the MacCrillis-Rousseau Post No. 8835 in Winslow. He was recognized at their ceremony for being Maine’s District 5 winner of the yearly Voice of Democracy national […]
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Cape Elizabeth trust seeks submissions for Paint for Preservation 2024
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is accepting artist submissions for Paint for Preservation 2024, the organization’s 17th annual juried auction and one of Maine’s premier art auction events. Over three days on the weekend of June 21-23, selected artists will paint en plein air (outdoors) at designated public and private locations chosen to highlight Cape […]