University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will offer a webinar on planning for backyard fruit trees at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. “Planning Your Backyard Orchard” will explore selecting planting sites, deciding on rootstocks and tree size, choosing and sourcing […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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University of Maine project tells story of COVID-19 pandemic through arts
The Jack Pine Project uses the creative arts to tell the story of the coronavirus pandemic through the eyes of residents, guided by professional artists.
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‘St. Faustina’s 25 Secrets of Spiritual Warfare’ appearing on national radio
Fr. James Nadeau to narrate series for five weeks.
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Bishop Deeley to celebrate virtual Blue Mass Sept. 20 in Portland
Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate the annual Blue Mass honoring law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and all in public safety at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Because of the […]
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Waterfall Arts continues the Belfast Chalk Walk tradition Sept. 26
BELFAST — Waterfall Arts will host the fourth annual Chalk Walk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, along the Harborwalk. Those who attend can stroll through Heritage Park to watch artists create a temporary gallery of masterpieces that will only last until the next rain. More than a dozen local and out-of-state […]
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Land trust provides educational experiences through virtual clamming video
Maine Shellfish Warden Jon Hentz demonstrates how to dig for clams and more.
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Long Pond watershed survey planned for Sept. 22-23
The Belgrade Lakes Association will conduct a survey Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 22-23, of the developed land areas in the Long Pond watershed which includes portions of land within the towns of Rome, Mount Vernon, Belgrade, Vienna and New Sharon. The purpose of the survey is to identify and prioritize sources of erosion and stormwater […]
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Maine Virtual Team Hope Walk set for Oct. 4
Event hosted by the Maine Affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America.
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‘You Be the Light’ to conclude Walk Around Wiscasset season
Walk Around Wiscasset organizers invite strollers to help light up the village. “You be the Light” will be the theme of the evening with participants carrying — or wearing – lights. Only two days after the Autumnal Equinox, the final Walk Around Wiscasset will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. “Accessorize!” […]
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Augusta Job Corps to offer virtual information sessions Sept. 23 and 30
Job Corps will offer virtual information sessions at 11 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 23, and at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. Follow the link at Google Hangout: meet.google.com/dqb-arzd-nhj, according to a news release from Jeff Sneddon, Outreach and Admissions Counselor, Penobscot Job Corps in Augusta. Job Corps is a free federally funded academic and career training […]