Farmers from around the state plan to gather Saturday through Monday, Nov. 5-7, at the Hutchinson Center at 80 Belmont Ave. in Belfast to learn from their peers and agricultural experts from around the Northeast. Participants can join with their fellow farmers at this year’s conference for offerings that include 30 educational sessions, farm tours […]
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Farmington Farmers’ Market set to move indoors Nov. 5
The Farmington Farmers’ Market is set to move indoors to its winter location at the St. Joseph Center, 130 Quebec St., starting on Saturday, Nov. 5. The winter market will be held Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., November through April. The market accepts SNAP/EBT as well as credit and debit cards. People can […]
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United Way launches community investment process for Kennebec County
All organizations interested in applying for funding will be required to attend a mandatory virtual training on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
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Area residents earn Western Governors University award
SALT LAKE CITY — The following local residents have earned an award of excellence at Western Governors University. Jen Paradis of Augusta earned an award at the university’s College of Business. Abigayle Laverdiere of Fairfield earned an award at the university’s School of Education. Olivia Nicks of Unity earned an award at the university’s College […]
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Horticultural professional talks with garden club about indoor plants
WATERVILLE — Brett Johnson, horticultural professional from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service, addressed the Central Maine Garden Club on the benefits of indoor plants on Oct. 18. The gathering was at St. Mark’s Church on Eustis Parkway. Many suggestions surfaced on how to grow indoor plants that would benefit an indoor gardener. Among […]
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Douglas Arno Building dedication held in Bingham
BINGHAM — Upper Kennebec Valley Junior/Senior High School in Bingham dedicated a newly renovated workshop and classroom building to Douglas Arno on Oct. 11. The building, which had been used for storage for over a decade, was returned to student use through an extensive renovation designed by Wentworth Partners and Associates of Skowhegan. Construction work […]
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Jackman high school honors 2 students
JACKMAN — Forest Hills High School recently announced its September Student of the Month and presented its Random Acts of Kindness award. Addison Chaisson, a freshman, is the school’s Student of the Month. Selection was based on the following Habit of Mind criteria: setting and monitoring goals. Also, Emma Lacasse, a junior, was announced as […]
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Delicious Divas performance set for Madison
MADISON — A Delicious Divas performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at American Legion Tardiff-Belanger Post 39, 20 S. Maple St. The cost is $20 per person; only 70 tickets will be sold in advance. Proceeds benefit the New Building Fund. People can stop by the hall or call 207-696-5848, after 3 […]
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Capital Area Technical Center names September professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center has announced its September professionals of the month, according to a news release from Stephanie Turgeon, Student Services coordinator. London Putnam of Readfield is a senior at Maranacook Community High School enrolled for the second year in the culinary arts program. She was on a CATC team that won the Maine […]
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AmeriCorps grants applications available
Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, is accepting grant applications under the AmeriCorps State Competitive program. This annual AmeriCorps competition focuses on federal funding priorities, which this year include rural communities, climate action, and service as a pathway to employment, according to a news release from the Augusta-based commission. Interested agencies are encouraged […]