AUGUSTA — In response to demand from employers in Maine’s growing aviation and aerospace sectors, the University of Maine at Augusta is opening the state’s first aviation maintenance technician school. UMA secured final approval in early July from the Federal Aviation Administration; students will start courses online and hands-on training at the statewide university’s Brunswick […]
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Volunteers sought for archaeology survey in Bowdoinham
This particular parcel was recently protected in perpetuity by the owners and FOMB via a conservation easement.
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Holocaust and Human Rights Center names award recipient
The Holocaust and Human Rights Center has named Lois Galgay Reckitt of South Portland the 2024 recipient of the Gerda Haas Award for Excellence in Human Rights Education and Leadership. The center is set to honor her posthumously at its annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5. The meeting will be held from 4:30-8 p.m. at […]
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Tour of Cornville woodland planned for July 22
CORNVILLE — Maine Woodland Owners and Maine Forest Service will give a tour of Stottler Memorial Woodland from 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, on Barter Hill Road. Maine Woodland Owners Land Trust forester Mike Kinney will discuss and showcase the various active forest management projects that focus on developing a healthy forest. Additionally, Maine Forest […]
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Grants aim to help strengthen Kennebec County communities
More than $70K will support area organizations and projects.
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Agritourism workshop to be offered in Alna July 23
ALNA — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer a farm visit from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at SeaLyon Farm, 1788 Alna Road. Farmers/owners Don and Marcia Lyons will discuss agritourism and lavender production on their farm. Participants can take a train ride from the farm […]
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Waterville golf event draws 36 teams
Nearly 50 businesses provided sponsorships or in-kind donations for the tournament.
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One local city, 3 local towns rank best in Maine for biking
PORTLAND — Gardiner, Fryeburg, Patten, Farmington, and Buckfield ranked in the top five in the PeopleForBikes comprehensive assessment, based on the quality of their bike networks. “We know Maine is an incredible place to enjoy by bike, whether that’s for recreation or transportation,” said Jean Sideris, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine executive director, according to […]
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Volunteers needed for Taste of Waterville on July 31
New this year is a celebrity dunk tank and several performances by aerialist Emily Green.
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Gardiner church to offer free summer kids’ camp
Stellar Camp is for children 3 to 12 years of age.