REGION — Maine Historical Society (MHS) has launched a new digital portal that gives public access to its significant collection of historic clothing, made possible in part by a $134,184 grant in 2018 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The “Museums for America: Collections Stewardship” grant (MA-30-18-0288-18) supported the initiative to improve […]
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‘Essentials of College Planning’ sessions to be held in April
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will host free, individualized “Essentials of College Planning” sessions for adults looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The virtual sessions are being held the following dates: • Thursday, April 1 at 10 and 11 a.m.; • Friday, April 2 at 9 and 10 a.m.; • Monday, […]
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L-A senior college still has openings for spring classes
Registration continues until Wednesday, March 31.
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Renowned cartoonist, children’s author to speak March 31
Union’s Vose Library will host its ‘Zoom with Vose Wednesdays’ at 6 p.m.
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Online vegetable, fruit school begins March 31
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold its annual vegetable and fruit school online from noon to 2 p.m Wednesday and Thursday, March 31 and April 1. Topics will include new and emerging pest problems, bird management in corn, effective cultivation practices, irrigation strategies for diversified farms and fertigation for high tunnels. Presenters […]
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Maine Sustainability & Water Conference to go virtual
Although gathering in the Augusta Civic Center is not an option for this year’s Maine Sustainability & Water Conference, the event will go on as a virtual gathering to be held Wednesday and Thursday, March 31 and April 1. Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador Maulian Dana will deliver the keynote address, “Connection, Not Ownership: The Sacred […]
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Expert on Maine ticks to give virtual presentation April 1
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will welcome Dr. Nananda Col.
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Winthrop High School announces top 10 students
Kerrigan Laurel Anuszewski is class valedictorian, and Jacob Murphy Smith is class salutatorian.
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Job Corps offers free career training to youth
AUGUSTA — Job Corps is enrolling youth 16-24 years old interested in learning areas such as automotive, welding, healthcare, electrical and culinary arts, through free career training. Virtual and online learning options are available. People can earn their high school diploma or equivalency, or their driver’s license, at the same time. Housing and meals are […]
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Winslow Junior High School posts honor roll
Students are recognized for academic achievement for trimester 2.