The 30-mile route connects several existing trails and a segment of new trail surrounding Nahmakanta Lake in the 100-Mile Wilderness northwest of Millinocket.
2021
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UMaine Extension offers agricultural research updates Oct. 13
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer two research updates for the agricultural industry online at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13. “Potato Virus Y (PVY) and the 2020 Growing Season PVY Research” will be presented online by University of Maine professor of crop ecology and management Greg Porter, followed by “Pesticides and […]
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Obituary: Joan Hanley Lane
AUGUSTA – Joan Hanley Lane of Augusta and previously of Manchester, died Oct. 6, 2021, at Maine General Medical Center, one …
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Obituary: Lt. Col. Merrill F. Wood
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Retired Lt. Col. Merrill F. Wood passed on Sept. 14, 2021.
He was a one of a …
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Obituary: Jean Louis Morin
AUGUSTA – Jean Louis Morin, 85, passed away on Oct. 7, 2021 at MaineGeneral Rehab and Nursing at Graybirch. He was …
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COVID-19 is more dangerous for pregnant women, but only a minority are vaccinated
While the CDC urges pregnant women to get vaccinated because of their lower immune system response, only about 33% have been fully vaccinated, according to CDC data.
Posted inCelebrations, Kennebec Journal
Whitefield society to hold Day of Remembrance Oct. 17
The Whitefield Historical Society is planning the return of its annual Day of Remembrance. The event is slated for 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at the town house, 36 Townhouse Road. This year’s program, presented by Taryn Marcus, will feature “The Life and Times of Larry Felt.” Felt spent almost all his 96 years in […]
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Farmers, gardeners to celebrate harvest during Great Maine Apple Day
UNITY — The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is planning a Great Maine Apple Day — a celebration of the history, flavor and tradition of Maine apples while honoring the importance of a diversified, perennial agriculture. This annual event is set to take place from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at MOFGA’s […]
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Maine mountain biking is on a wild ride
Growing interest in mountain biking accelerated in 2020 as COVID sent people outdoors, and gained even more momentum in 2021. “There are more people riding the trails than I have ever seen,” said experienced racer and race organizer Chris Riley.
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Brunswick finds a way around Mt. Blue’s defense and slips away with one-goal victory
Girls soccer: Dragons freshman striker Alexis Morin scores the game-winning goal in the second half.