BRUNSWICK – The University of Maine at Augusta’s Aviation program plans to host a series of Federal Aviation Administration education sessions to educate different groups about remotely-piloted aircraft, better known as drones, at UMA’s Brunswick Aviation Center, 2 Pegasus St., and are free for all participants. The educational series will take place from 9 a.m. to […]
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Winthrop-based land trust to host tinctures workshop Sept. 29
MONMOUTH — Linda Nelson, certified herbalist, plans to give a hands-on tinctures workshop at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at the United Church of Monmouth, 778 Main St. The event is hosted by the Kennebec Land Trust. Those who attend can discover how simple it is to make powerful medicine from the plants growing in […]
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Dog training clinic for youth set for Oct. 8 in Old Town
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer a dog training clinic for youth from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 8, at the University of Maine J. Franklin Witter Teaching & Research Center, 160 University Farm Road in Old Town. The Maine 4-H Dog Clinic is open to ages 9 to 18; owning […]
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Fairfield auxiliary arts and crafts fair tables available for Oct. 1 event
Tables are available for the Fairfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6924 Auxiliary’s annual arts and crafts fair. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the 246 Main St. post. The sale will include baked goods, hot dogs and French fries. Table rentals cost $10 each. To reserve […]
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Waterville cemetery crew to start fall cleanup in October
WATERVILLE — St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., reminds all burial right holders that during the first week of October the cemetery crew will start the annual fall cleanup for the coming winter season. Flowers real and artificial, vases and baskets will be gathered and disposed of. Burial right holders are advised to remove […]
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Union library to host historian, historical interpreter Sept. 28
In June, six people set out to row a replica 17th century shallop, the Jane Stevens, from Georgetown to Fort William Henry in Pemaquid. They traveled across the mouth of the Sagadahoc and out of Boothbay Harbor, with stops at different islands along the way, according to a news release from Vose library. Historian and […]
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Rangeley theater to host storytelling workshop Sept. 24
RANGELEY — A storytelling workshop is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Participants should come to the workshop with some ideas for their own story; something that really happened. Because it is a true story, there are no lines that […]
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Winthrop library to host talk by paranormal investigator Sept. 28
WINTHROP — Paranormal investigator Nomar Slevik plans to give a talk at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Bailey Library at 39 Bowdoin St. The talk will focus on supposed extraterrestrial sightings and abductions in what are known as “UFO hotspots” around New England. Slevik is a researcher, writer and podcaster whose work […]
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Local students earn awards from Western Governors University
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Four local students have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. Abigayle LaVerdiere of Fairfield earned one at the university’s Teachers College. Danielle Donohue of Norridgewock earned one at the university’s College of Health Professions. Melissa Slininger of Sidney earned one at the university’s College of Business. Veronica Grady […]
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Waterville Senior High School students receive awards
Seven Waterville Senior High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These national recognition programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the […]