A University of Maine at Farmington adjunct faculty member has tested positive for COVID-19 after traveling out of state.
2020
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Inmates need to prepare for life after prison
Maine should have more pre-release centers where prisoners can develop skills that they will need once they leave custody.
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Posted inBicentennial, News
On this date in Maine history: Sept. 2
Sept. 2, 1816: In a second referendum on Maine’s proposed separation from Massachusetts to become a new state, the pro-separation side wins again, with 54 percent of the vote. While the margin of victory is smaller than the 62 percent win on May 20, the rate of voter participation is much greater, giving the result […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Winthrop Maine Historical Society to Host Laurie LaBar
Winthrop Maine Historical Society will host Laurie LaBar at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, via Zoom. LeBar will provide insight of a small selection of items that were donated to the society. She will discuss the best way to preserve, showcase and hopefully display these items in the society’s future home one day for the […]
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When Particles Collide Sept. 4
When Particles Collide will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at Cadenza, 5 Depot St. in Freeport. Trained as a jazz drummer and choral vocalist, Chris Viner met Sasha Alcott, a self taught punk rocker and singer-songwriter in the spring of 2010 when they were both cast in a Bangor production of the rock […]
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Slygo Road! to perform Sept. 4 in Portland
Slygo Road! will take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at The Porthole Restaurant & Pub, 20 Custom House Wharf in Portland. The band is a Southern Maine-based blues, rock, soul, and R&B band, cranking out an eclectic mix of originals and classic covers. The six musicians have influences ranging from Room Full […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Growing garlic topic of Sept. 14 webinar
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about growing garlic in Maine from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. “Growing Garlic in Maine” topics will include planting stock, site selection, timing of harvest and proper drying. The webinar will be led by UMaine Extension agriculture and non-timber forest products professional David […]
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RFA after-school program names new site coordinator
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts recently announced that Stephanie Chu-O’Neil will be the new site coordinator for its free after-school program: CASA – Creative After-School Arts. The program is open to students in grades 5-12, and will meet after school, until 5 p.m., Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday. Chu-O’Neil will bring her expertise and experience in […]
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Wishes for Fishes children’s art exhibit to be displayed Sept. 19 to Oct. 24
Event celebration of World Fish Migration Day.