Former State House reporter Glenn Adams will share stories and history of the state’s capitol at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, as part of the Kennebec Historical Society’s July Facebook live presentation, “Stories of the State House.” He’ll talk about recent governors as well as figures who’ve loomed large in Maine and the nation’s history […]
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KVCAP participating in USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
WATERVILLE — Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, 101 Water St., is participating in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program through June 30, 2021, according to a news release from KVCAP. Children’s meals are available at no separate charge to enrolled children ages birth through 6 years without regard to race, color, national origin, […]
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Master Naturalist Jan Collins to give webinar about bats
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy will host a live webinar about bats in Maine conducted by Jan Collins, Maine Master Naturalist, at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 23. This free event is great for naturalists 10 and older, according to a news release from the membership-supported land trusts based in Bath. Collins is […]
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Jonathan Christopher makes Bryant University president’s list
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Jonathan Christopher of Oakland, a freshman at Bryant University, has been named to the 2020 spring semester president’s list. The president’s list is an academic distinction reserved for Bryant’s highest achievers who earn a grade point average of 4.0 or better for at least 12 semester hours of work.
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University of Maine announces spring dean’s list
The University of Maine recognized 4,207 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the Spring 2020 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 2,766 are from Maine, 1,333 are from 41 other states and 108 are from 43 countries other than the U.S., according to a news release from the Orono-based university. MAINE […]
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Merrymeeting Arts Center to offer online felted animal crafts beginning July 20
BOWDOINHAM — Merrymeeting Arts Center will hold a first in a series of felted animal crafts with local Bowdoinham artist, Isabel Stearns from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, July 20, online. Participants can make a woodland owl to use as an ornament, decoration or gift. Stearns will host this live Zoom meeting where she will […]
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MSAD 49 Child Care participating in USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
FAIRFIELD — Maine School Administrative District 49 Child Care, at 63 High St., has announced its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program, according to a news release from Donna Cairnie, MSAD 49 Child Care director. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled children without regard to race, color, […]
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UMaine Extension expert offers advice on damaged lawns
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plant pathologist Alicyn Smart recently began receiving reports of Maine lawns turning black in certain areas during the recent drought. Smart determined the cause is a fungal disease commonly known as “black lawn,” which is caused by the pathogen Cladosporium. It occurs when grass becomes stressed, such as times of […]
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Pottery Studio summer classes offered
Classes of four will be held at Merrymeeting Arts Center in Bowdoinham.
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Public Theatre seeks creative kids for virtual classes July 21 through Aug. 4
The Public Theatre is offering pay-what-you-can virtual theater classes for children ages 9-12 and 13-17. The theatre’s newest program, Virtual PLAYground, puts fun in learning the fundamentals of theater. Taught on Zoom by a staff of theatre professionals, the program provides a fun and challenging experience along with a nurturing environment to help children feel […]