Winthrop Maine Historical Society to host Carl Swanson from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9, via Zoom. A business meeting will follow, according to a news release from the society. Swanson’s talk about “The History of the Winthrop Historical Society, Part II” will continue on from where Part I left off at his talk […]
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Grassland birds, migration, climate change lecture via Zoom set for July 9
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust in Bath invites the public to join them virtually at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 9, to discuss the dynamic relationship between climate change, the migration of songbirds, and shifts in the practices of hay farmers. KELT Land and Development Coordinator Maeve McGowan and the University of New England’s Dr. Noah […]
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Quinnipiac University spring dean’s list
Recognized were Anne Marie Allen and Jada Choate.
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First artist selected for Kennebec on Fire public art project
Sculpture by Norridgewock’s Steve Anderson will be installed in the Kennebec River in Skowhegan.
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Woodlands Senior Living raises awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease
Residents and staff participate in global event via rocking chairs on June 19.
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Virtual Tai Chi for Health and Balance to be held through Zoom
The workshop will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 7 through Aug. 27.
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Seven high school graduates receive scholarships from Skowhegan Savings
Recipients include Gage Bernstein, Lillian Hoyt, Ethan Varney, Emily Edgerly, Hailey Walker, Lauren Eastlack and Breanna Mushero.
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More than 150 young women leaders graduate from Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute
The Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute in Portland graduated the third class of program participants in its history — including more than 150 young women from 36 high schools, spanning all 16 Maine counties. The graduations occurred during two year-end celebration events on June 2 and 5, that took place by webinar to respect social-distancing […]
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Camping no minimum night stay to begin July 1
AUGUSTA — Beginning July 1, customers can make a reservation at the 12 State Park Campgrounds without any minimum night stay limits. This is an added customer service allowing campers to book a single Friday or Saturday night for reservations between July 1 and the end of the camping season, according to a news release […]
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UMaine Extension food preservation webinars planned in July
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer new webinars in its Preserving the Harvest series, with quick-pack cucumber pickles from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Other topics for July include fermented cucumber pickles, canning and freezing green beans, and freezing Maine seafood, according to a news release from the UMaine Extension in Orono. […]