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December 27, 2021

Rangeley arts group to host storytelling workshops

The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to host storytelling workshops with Rangeley Lakes Regional School English teacher Tim Straub beginning next month. The organization received a Discovery Grant from the Onion Foundation to host the workshops, to be held twice a month with an opportunity to perform monthly. Workshops are set for 5 p.m. Thursday, […]
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December 27, 2021

University extensions to offer webinar on growing microgreens

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension plan to offer a webinar for home gardeners about growing microgreens indoors at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan 3, 2022. The session details the ideal conditions for growing high-quality microgreens indoors, and the variety of herb, flower and vegetable seeds typically used. UMaine Extension […]
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December 27, 2021

UMaine professors complete South Atlantic research cruise

ORONO — Lee Karp-Boss and Emmanuel Boss, professors at the University of Maine School of Marine Sciences, completed a month-long research cruise in the western South Atlantic Ocean as part of Tara Ocean Foundation’s Mission Microbiomes project. Tara, a French nonprofit that conducts ocean expeditions using its titular research schooner, launched the project in December 2020 to […]
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December 27, 2021

UMaine Extension garlic project keeps growing in gardens

ORONO — For nearly a quarter-century, Dave Fuller has been teaching people of all ages how to grow hardneck garlic. It’s been one of his areas of expertise as a University of Maine Cooperative Extension agriculture and nontimber forest products professional based in Farmington, according to a news release from the extension. He has provided […]
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December 27, 2021

Healthy Living for ME plans caregivers workshop

Healthy Living for ME plans to offer a free, six-week, interactive workshop, “Building Better Caregivers.” The workshop is scheduled to run from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Jan. 12 through Feb. 16, with classes held virtually via Zoom. During this workshop caregivers can learn and receive support from others going through similar caregiving experiences. The […]
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December 27, 2021

Agriculture department aims to expand conservation partnerships

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is leveraging its authorities under the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program to bring in new types of partners and ultimately expand opportunities in voluntary conservation for the nation’s agricultural producers and private landowners. In direct response to feedback from state agencies, Tribes, nonprofits and other groups, USDA has updated […]
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December 27, 2021

Education center to host free individualized virtual sessions

The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, Jan. 3, at 9 and 11 a.m., and noon • Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, Jan. 6, […]
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December 26, 2021

Somerset Abbey to feature Matt and The Barnburners in January

Matt and the Barnburners till take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St. in Madison. The Barn Burners specialize in classic and modern Chicago, Texas, and Memphis blues, boogie, funk, and rock ’n’ roll and country classics. They have the unique ability to play energetic, foot-stomping music, perfect […]
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December 25, 2021

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ to be staged in Rangeley

RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Regional Middle and High School Drama Club plans to present “Little Shop of Horrors” Jan. 1-3 at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Jan. 1; 2 and 7 p.m. Jan. 2; and 7 p.m. Jan. 3. “Little Shop of Horrors,” with books and […]
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December 23, 2021

Auld Lang Zing! planned for Bangor stage

Penobscot Theatre Company and ImprovAcadia recently announced the latest show in their ongoing partnership — Auld Lang Zing! Shows are set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, and Thursday, Dec. 30, and at 5 p.m. Dec. 31. An adult show is planned for 8 p.m. Dec. 31, at the Bangor Opera House, Bangor Opera House, […]

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