ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk on how forest management practices may affect ticks and tick-borne disease. The talk is scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, March 28. Maine has seen a five-fold increase in the incidence of Lyme disease, which […]
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Extension plans online produce safety course for growers
ORONO — For Maine farmers who must comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act, or who want to hone their food safety skills, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a two-part online Produce Safety Alliance grower training from 7:45 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 14 and from 8 a.m.-noon Friday, April 15. […]
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Jefferson church to host Russian specialist’s talk on Ukraine invasion
A retired U.S. Foreign Service Officer with many years experience in the Soviet Union and its successor states is scheduled to analyze the Russian invasion of Ukraine in a presentation at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 27, at St. Giles Church, 72 Gardiner Road in Jefferson. Louis Sell, now a resident of Whitefield, will talk about […]
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Gardiner Area High School lists honor students
Gardiner Area High School has announced the following students were named to its first-semester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — Highest honors: Samuel Arsenault, Emma Baker, Ryan Banister, Madeline Barden, Alayna Blier, Kennedy Burditt, Izabella Card, Haley Cookson, Skye Cotnoir, Isaac Dostie, Emily Folsom, Natalie Fossett, Thomas Gingras and Ava Goraj. Also, […]
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Liberty printer holds art scholarship for high school seniors
Liberty Graphics, an environmentally conscious T-shirt printer, is currently accepting art submissions to its 25th annual $1,000 art scholarship contest, according to a news release from the printer. All high school seniors residing in Maine are invited to submit original work that reflects on the theme of Art and Our Natural Environment. Work can be […]
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Hartman Awards to be presented at UMaine
ORONO — The 2022 Maryann Hartman Awards, recognizing the inspirational achievements of Maine women, are scheduled to be presented during a free public ceremony and reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Buchanan Alumni House at the University of Maine, 160 College Ave. Honorees include community leader and certified nursing assistant ZamZam Mohamud of […]
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Maine Maple Sunday Weekend set for March 26, 27
The 39th Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is set for March 26 and 27. Sugarhouses across the state plan to welcome visitors for a day (or two, as many of them offer events for the full weekend) of maple-tasting, games, sugarbush tours, music, plenty of sweet treats and more. “This event is an excellent way to […]
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Skowhegan chamber aims to better support business community
The Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced its positive growth through a recent transition period. By bolstering its board of directors, adding committees and growing its membership base, the chamber is in an even better position to represent, support, and help develop new and existing businesses in the Skowhegan region, according to a news […]
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ShineOnCass farm animal event to be held in Albion
Children dressed in their pajamas plan to welcome baby lambs, goats, calves and other newborn animals (also wearing pajamas) at the ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower & PJ Party planned for Sunday, May 1, at the Hart-to-Hart Farm & Education Center, 16 Duck Pond Lane in Albion. There will be two sessions offered, from 10 to […]
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Oakland high school plans soup-to-go fundraiser
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School plans to hold its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, in the high school cafeteria at 131 Messalonskee High Drive. This year’s fundraiser will be a Soup to Go event. The menu will include homemade soups, rolls, water and desserts. The cost is $10 […]