MONMOUTH — New Jersey native Mike Familant plans to share his experiences researching and tracking down the truth behind Bigfoot — North America’s most iconic cryptid — at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at Cumston Public Library, 796 Main St. Familiant has been researching this creature for more than 13 years, and has captured some […]
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Capital Area Technical students honored at SkillsUSA event
ATLANTA, Ga. — Two local career and technical students were recognized at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, June 26 and 27. They are Christopher Pottle from Winthrop, a student at Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta, who was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Cabinetmaking; and Mikayla Monaghan from West Gardiner, a student […]
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Waterville society to host talk by Colby professor July 11
Motivated by the current project of a trail through Waterville’s Pine Grove Cemetery, Véronique Plesch’s illustrated talk aims at providing historical context.
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Jefferson church to host author, historian July 14
JEFFERSON — Baxter State Park will be the topic of a talk Sunday, July 14, at St. Giles Episcopal Church, 72 Gardiner Road. The talk by Professor Howard Whitcomb will immediately follow morning prayer service, which starts at 9:30 a.m. Whitcomb is an expert on Baxter State Park and how it was acquired by Percival […]
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Ag department, extension launch PFAS Navigators program
AUGUSTA – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and University of Maine Cooperative Extension have launched the PFAS Navigators program, designed to offer dedicated one-on-one assistance to farmers affected by PFAS contamination. As of July 1, this confidential, no-cost program aims to provide comprehensive support, ensuring farmers receive the necessary resources and guidance to […]
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Gorman foundation awards $1.5M in grants
Grants will help 79 nonprofits in all of Maine’s 16 counties provide food, housing, and other essential services.
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SNAPSHOT: Waterville club learns about flower arranging
WATERVILLE — The owner of Robin’s Nest Flower Shop, Robin Samalus Getchell, recently gave a workshop on arranging flowers at the Redington Museum. Twenty-five members of the Central Maine Garden Club attended. “When words escape, flowers speak,” said Getchell, according to a news release from Donna Sawyer with the club. Members came away with a […]
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Rangeley museum to hold Logging Festival Days July 11, 12
The festival is located at the museum fairgrounds at 221 Stratton Road in Dallas Plantation.
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Maine Seacoast Mission offers tours of flagship vessel
Each Friday through Aug. 28 at 1 p.m., the public is welcome aboard the boat in Northeast Harbor marina.
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Maine Seacoast Mission offers tours of flagship vessel
Each Friday through Aug. 28 at 1 p.m., the public is welcome aboard the boat in Northeast Harbor marina.