Visitors to the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta on Saturday, July 6, can discover the historic craft of spinning in a demonstration by Rebecca Manthey. The demonstration is free and set for noon to 4 p.m. at 270 Main St. Manthey will discuss the steps of bringing wool from the sheep’s fleece to the spinning wheel […]
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High Peaks Alliance launches Scenic 7 Hiking Challenge
FARMINGTON — The High Peaks Alliance is launching the Scenic 7 Hiking Challenge, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to embark on an adventure in the heart of Maine’s High Peaks Region. The challenge features seven landscapes. Participants are required to reach the summits of all four mountains and explore the three scenic trails designated as challenge locations. […]
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Ornithologist to lead bird walk in Dresden July 6
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans to host ornithologist Will Broussard to lead a bird walk from 7-9 a.m. Saturday, July 6, in Dresden. Merrymeeting Bay is internationally recognized for its unique tidal freshwater ecosystem. This environment attracts a diversity of birds drawn to its special qualities and the Bay is recognized by The American Bird […]
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Waterville nonprofit holds benefit golf tourney
The event raised $27,000 to support public transportation in Augusta, Waterville, Fairfield, Winslow and Skowhegan.
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Funding opportunities expanded for specialty crop growers
Producers can apply for assistance on their calendar year 2024 expenses beginning July 1 through Jan. 31, 2025.
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Vassalboro Methodist Church receives $10K grant
The Vassalboro United Methodist Church has received a $10,000 grant from the Community Building 2024 fund of the Maine Community Foundation. The funds will help improve accessibility to VUMC programs and services throughout the building and community. The church offers Sunday services, special programs, concerts, public suppers and more. In addition the church members provide […]
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Waterville Senior High School lists honor students
Waterville Senior High School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. Seniors — High honors: Qasim Al Jorani, Mason Anderson, Kara Anderson, Venessah Barry, Beatrice Beale Tate, Evan Benway, Samuel Bernier, Jace Bryan, Angel Cloutier, Alyssa Curry, Kiara Deane, Isabel Derosby, Abigail Dudley, Lindsey Fitch, Gabriela Garcia-Pollis, Arian Gilman, Layan […]
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Farm Service Agency seeks farmers, ranchers to serve on committees
All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by Aug. 1.
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Free conservation event set for June 30 at Somerville farm
SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm is set to host a free conservation event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at 217 Hewett Road, to discuss simple things people can do in their own yard or back field to support field birds and pollinators. Laura Lecker of Ag Allies will lead a field bird […]
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Dresden woman receives 2024 Agricultural Adventurers Award
Randall Orchards of Standish also received the award.