University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about selecting native plants for a pollinator-friendly garden from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, July 20, according to a news release from the UMaine Extension office based in Orono. Choosing Native Plants for Pollinators can inform participants about how to select native plants for pollinators and […]
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Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services updates office protocols for COVID-19
In an effort to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services will continue to serve the public by phone appointment, the use of video appointments and a video intercom system with secure drop boxes for customers that wish to deliver documents in person, according to a news release from […]
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Taste of Waterville set for Oct. 11 at Head of Falls
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s 28th annual Taste of Waterville is planned for 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Head of Falls. Normally held the first week of August, this year’s event has been moved because of large event gathering restrictions, expected to be expanded later this fall. Construction on […]
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley participating in food program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley at 14 Pray St., in Gardiner, is participating in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program through June 30, 2021, according to a news release from the club. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled children without regard to race, color, national origin, age, […]
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USDA announces flexibilities for producers filing ‘Notice of Loss’ for failed, prevented planted acres
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C., is providing additional flexibilities for producers to file on acres with failed crops or crops that were prevented from planting because of extreme weather events. USDA’s Farm Service Agency is adding these flexibilities for Notice of Loss on both insured and uninsured crops to enable service centers […]
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Lithgow Library to offer virtual events during Summer Reading Program
Events planned July 16, 23 and 30, and Thursdays in August.
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Madelyn Johnson makes Johnson & Wales University dean’s list
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Johnson & Wales University student Madelyn Johnson of Pittston, a Tourism & Hospitality major in the College of Hospitality Management, has been named to the 2020 spring term dean’s list. Johnson, a first-year student, is the daughter of Tracy and K.C. Johnson, and a 2019 graduate of Gardiner Area High School. Full-time, […]
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University of Maine at Presque Isle announces 2020 spring dean’s list
A total of 504 students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have been named to the 2020 spring semester dean’s list, according to Dr. Ray Rice, UMPI President and Provost. The university has a new category which is for part-time academic recognition. The following local students have been recognized: Highest honors list: Deborah […]
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River Arts unveils new gallery with debut show July 15
River Arts will launch the debut show of its new gallery on Wednesday, July 15, at 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta. This premier “Members’ Show” presents original works by 157 artists who have contributed artwork from towns all over the state of Maine, according to a news release from the new gallery. A record-breaking number […]
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MaineCF’s Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund awards $157,500 in grants
PORTLAND — The Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund at the Maine Community Foundation has awarded 31 grants totaling $157,500 to nonprofit organizations that serve disadvantaged, underserved, and/or vulnerable communities in Maine, according to a news release from Carl Little, communications manager. Grants include: • Androscoggin Home Health Services Inc., to purchase emergency food bags and […]