January 31, 2022
2022
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Study shows it’s time to stop cooking with gas
Gas burners fulfill a primal urge, but they are bad for the climate and indoor air quality and need to be phased out.
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Local students make dean’s list at Rhode Island university
KINGSTON, R.I. — Six local students have been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. They include Eljas Bergdahl of Manchester, Oliver Blanchard of Pittston, Gabrielle Blanco of Winthrop, Taylor Easler of Belgrade, Jack Murray of Farmington, and Evan Stone of Wilton. To be included on the dean’s list, full-time students must have […]
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NY university recognizes local dean’s list students
CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University has named four local students to its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. They include Meghan Charles of Farmington, a member of the class of 2022 majoring in psychology and environmental studies, who attended Mount Blue High School in Farmington. Eryn Kaloustian of Hallowell, a member of the class of […]
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Lewiston library to share video on making origami hearts
The Lewiston Public Library plans to post a video demonstration on how to make two types of origami hearts on Monday, Feb. 7. The video will be available for viewing via the library’s Facebook page and YouTube Channel. In addition to the video demo, there will be origami hearts “take and make” kits available for […]
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Waterville chamber to host business breakfast with hotel manager
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce plans to offer a presentation with Front & Main/Lockwood Hotel General Manager Jordan Rowan during its Thursday, Feb. 10 business breakfast. The event will be held from 7:15 to 9 a.m. in the Colby/Coburn Room at the Best Western Plus, 375 Main St. Rowan’s presentation will focus on the […]
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UMaine to host talk about ‘Warming Sea’ project
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk by composer Lucas Richman and Maine Science Festival Director Kate Dickerson. They will discuss the collaborative effort to create “The Warming Sea” project from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7. All talks in […]
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UMaine Extension to host farm irrigation webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a webinar for farmers considering adding an irrigation system from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Feb. 7, according to a news release from the university. “Getting Started With Irrigation” will include how to assess current water supplies and evaluate irrigation’s cost-effectiveness, as well as options […]
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UMaine Extension to offer soil health science course
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a five-session online course about soil health science for farmers and agricultural advisors from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 through Friday, March 25. This Soil Health Short Course is designed to improve understanding of soil health science and practical management strategies, including cover […]
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Quiet to start the week, but messy weather returns Thursday
Things are sunny after the blizzard. While the middle of the week is a bit warmer, it also looks stormy.