AUGUSTA — Taking place at the Augusta First Church of the Nazarene, a merit badge college for the Boy Scouts was held by volunteer Scouting leaders of the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. The event was held on two days, spanning across two months. The first half of the Merit Badge College was held Feb. […]
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Lewiston college to host Seeds of Peace Camp advisor April 11
LEWISTON — Tim Wilson from the Seeds of Peace Camp plans to speak both in person and via Zoom at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, during a Senior College Food for Thought talk. The event will be held in Room 170 at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn campus, 51 Westminster St. A former Peace […]
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Ag department to offer free agritourism coaching program
Preference is given to applicants who apply by April 12.
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Portland sound artist to share craft via Zoom April 11
The presentation hosted by Camden Public Library.
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Growing unique fruit webinar set for April 11
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners on growing unique fruits in Maine at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. Orchardist and nurseryman Jesse Stevens will present “Beyond the Apple: Growing Unique Fruit in Maine,” focused on lesser known perennial and woody crops. For 15 years, Stevens has been […]
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Second autopsy done in unsolved South Carolina death probe
A lawyer for the family of a teenager found dead nearly 8 years ago says a 2nd autopsy of the exhumed body is complete.
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Alaska oil plan opponents lose 1st fight over Willow project
State political leaders and labor unions have touted the Willow project as a job creator, expected to produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil a day.
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Masters: Chasm between PGA and LIV tours on full display
Players from the two at-odds tours mingled without incident during practice Monday, but some could be grouped together when the tournament begins.
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Former Red Sox first-round pick among projected Sea Dogs starters
Second baseman Nick Yorke, selected 17th overall by Boston in the 2020 MLB draft, gets a promotion to Double-A Portland to start the season.
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Legislature takes on gun control, including background checks, waiting period
Lawmakers heard hours of testimony, with supporters saying the bills would help reduce gun violence, while opponents said the bills would infringe on law-abiding citizens’ Second Amendment rights.