July 31, 1779: William D. Williamson, Maine’s second governor and a scholar who laid much of the foundation for Maine historical research, is born in Canterbury, Connecticut. Williamson’s “The History of the State of Maine; from Discovery, A.D. 1602, to the Separation, A.D. 1820, Inclusive” is a standard reference work for modern researchers. A Brown […]
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UMaine Extension offers fruit, vegetable preservation webinars in August
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host four food preservation webinars. Freezing fruit is the topic at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. Topics at the same time on subsequent Tuesdays in August include steam canning, freezing tomatoes and corn, and canning salsa and tomatoes. Registration is required; a $5 donation per session is optional. […]
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New UMaine Extension publication on managing woodchucks in Maine
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a new publication in response to a common issue — how to manage woodchucks (Marmota monax) on lawns and in gardens in Maine. “Managing Woodchucks on Your Maine Property” includes recommendations to help protect vegetable gardens and prevent destructive tunneling, as well as techniques to avoid based on the […]
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Maine Education Association Retired earns national recognition
Maine Education Association Retired was granted three prestigious awards by the National Education Association Retired at its recent virtual 37th annual meeting assembly. The late Tom Curran of Raymond was recognized with distinction as being the recipient of the coveted annual “Distinguished Service” award for his exemplary contributions to the retired educator community in Maine […]
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The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences’ Threshold program graduated 19 students
The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences’ Threshold program graduated 19 students on June 17 in the school’s parking lot and back lawn. Threshold is a remote learning High School Diploma program of the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences. This year’s class of 19 Threshold graduates was the largest in the three years that MeANS has […]
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Obituary: Jeannette S. Hayden
NORRIDGEWOCK – Jeannette S. Hayden, 94, of Norridgewock, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
She was born in …
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Obituary: Carlene Joyce Powell Hewett
READFIELD – Carlene Joyce Powell Hewett, 84, died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Wales, Maine on July 28, 2020 surrounded …
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Obituary: Edwin (Richie) Richard Cyr
FARMINGTON – Edwin (Richie) Richard Cyr, 86, passed away peacefully the morning of July 15, 2020 at the Sandy River Center, …
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Obituary: Christopher M. Kenney
LITCHFIELD – Christopher “Chrispy” M. Kenney, 43, of Litchfield, passed away unexpectedly, but comfortably, on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 4:20 …
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Obituary: Patricia Dostie Boyle
SKOWHEGAN – With sadness we announce that Patricia Dostie Boyle of Skowhegan passed away on July 23, 2020 at the age …