FARMINGTON — The War in Ukraine: Origins and Impact will be the subject of a talk by Professor Scott Erb, faculty member in Political Science at the University of Maine at Farmington. The talk is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in C-23 Auditorium, Roberts Learning Center, at the lower level on Front Street. […]
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Monmouth Troop 654 Scouts, leaders climb walls
Seven Scouts and four leaders from Monmouth Troop 654 climbed to new heights literally as they challenged themselves March 19 at EVO Rock and Fitness’ climbing walls in Portland. Scouts reviewed safety requirements and lessons on climbing basics before donning the climbing harness and heading up one of several walls each with varying degrees of […]
UMaine Augusta to co-host job, resource fair April 12
The University of Maine at Augusta, in collaboration with the Maine CareerCenter, is set to host a job and resource fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in the Kennebec Savings Bank Lounge, Randall Student Center at the UMA Augusta campus, 46 University Drive. The job fair is free and open to […]
Audubon chapter to host Maine Lakes director in Farmington April 12
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon is set to sponsor a live presentation, “The State of Maine’s Lakes and What You Can Do to Help” by Susan Gallo, from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. The talk will be held in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Preble Hall, Thomas Auditorium, at 173 High St. Gallo joined […]
Easter egg hunt set for April 8 at Augusta’s Mill Park
A free Easter egg hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, at Mill Park in Augusta. The egg hunt will start at 9 a.m. at Mill Park at 1 Northern Ave., with later start times for older children: Toddlers and pre-K: 9-9:20 a.m.; Kindergarten and first grade: 9:20-9:40 a.m.; Second and third grade: 9:40-10 a.m.; […]
Kennebec Valley District volunteer Scout leaders hold merit badge college
AUGUSTA — Taking place at the Augusta First Church of the Nazarene, a merit badge college for the Boy Scouts was held by volunteer Scouting leaders of the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. The event was held on two days, spanning across two months. The first half of the Merit Badge College was held Feb. […]
Lewiston college to host Seeds of Peace Camp advisor April 11
LEWISTON — Tim Wilson from the Seeds of Peace Camp plans to speak both in person and via Zoom at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, during a Senior College Food for Thought talk. The event will be held in Room 170 at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn campus, 51 Westminster St. A former Peace […]
Ag department to offer free agritourism coaching program
Preference is given to applicants who apply by April 12.
Portland sound artist to share craft via Zoom April 11
The presentation hosted by Camden Public Library.
Growing unique fruit webinar set for April 11
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners on growing unique fruits in Maine at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. Orchardist and nurseryman Jesse Stevens will present “Beyond the Apple: Growing Unique Fruit in Maine,” focused on lesser known perennial and woody crops. For 15 years, Stevens has been […]