LIMESTONE — Maine School of Science and Mathematics has two community members working toward being part of the solution in the Covid-19 pandemic. Eli Wales, a sophomore from Mount Desert Island and Dr. Greg Hamlin, computer science instructor at MSSM, have been using 3-D printers to create full-face shields and ear strap holders for local […]
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UMaine Extension to host virtual town hall April 17
Online discussion for producers in the meat industry on changes in current operations because of COVID-19.
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CATC names March Students of Month
Honorees include Cosette Kilde and Ashlan Peacock.
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Maine Authors Publishing announces limited-time Bookstore Direct program
THOMASTON—Maine Authors Publishing is partnering with local bookstores to do their part in sustaining the local and independent literary community through Maine Authors Bookstore Direct, where the bookstore will be shipped to your door, according to a news release from the Maine Authors Publishing. “We are honored to be able to donate our labor to […]
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Teen to Trails encourages being outside — even just 20 minutes per day
Teens to Trails, based in Brunswick, is a trusted resource, connecting Maine parents, educators, school administrators, and students to the vast benefits of being outside. According to a news release the charitable nonprofit, the stay-at-home order does not mean stay indoors; Gov. Janet Mills encourages outdoor exercise. Time in nature helps with concentration (good for […]
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HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Maranacook Middle School trimester 2 honor roll
READFIELD — Maranacook Middle School has announced the following students were named to its trimester 2 honor roll for the 2019-20 academic year. Eighth grade — High honors: Mila Barnes-Bukher, Elsa Bergdahl, Zoe Cheney, Brandon Chilton, Christian Dunlap, Olympia Farrell, Charles Feagin, Hayden Freeman, Marina Friedman, Molly Mahoney, Keagan McClure, Cassidy McCormack, Jacob McLaughlin, Natalie […]
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Maine Agricultural Mediation Program can help farm families, workers during COVID-19
ORONO — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Mediation Program, provides farm coaching and alternative dispute resolution through mediation to farmers, their lenders and others directly affected by the actions of certain USDA agencies, according to a news release from University of Maine Cooperative Extension. “Sometimes having a […]
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Lifelong Communities Mini-Grant Program awards $27,000
The next deadline for applications is Jan. 15, 2021.
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Lincoln County Historical Association offers interdisciplinary lessons for students at home
The Lincoln County Historical Association Education Outreach Program offers nine Lesson Resources for students and educators. These lessons are geared to American Colonial and early 19th century history. The topics, which offer an interdisciplinary approach to sharing history, cover the subject areas of Art, English, Math, and Social Studies, according to a news release from […]
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UMaine Extension 4-H launches outdoor activity series
New series to be live streamed at noon each Wednesday.