FARMINGTON— Western Maine Audubon is set to present “Memories of a Wildlife Biologist” by Ron Joseph. The talk will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, in Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall, at the University of Maine at Farmington, 173 High St. The event is free and open to interested guests of all ages. […]
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UMaine Farmington names student researchers as Michael Wilson Scholars
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Plein air painting art workshops offered in Rangeley
Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to sponsor two plein air artist workshops this summer led by artist Michael Vermette. Each workshop is two and a half days of instruction over a four-day period open to adult artists of all ability levels, utilizing sites on the Artists Trail and around the Rangeley area. There […]
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Tractor-safety themed farm visit set for Hinckley May 7
HINCKLEY — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer a tractor safety-themed farm visit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 7. The event will be held at the Kennebec Valley Community College’s Alfond Campus — Hinckley, 677 Skowhegan Road in Fairfield. It is geared toward […]
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Hinckley museum plans architecture tour May 4
HINCKLEY — On Saturday, May 4, the L. C. Bates Museum is set to host Walking Conversations as part of Jane’s Walk. Jane’s Walks are free, volunteer-led walking conversations emphasizing the power of individuals to influence the places they live and the participatory planning approaches that have helped people connect, support each other, and improve […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital’s Health Care Golf Classic set for July 12
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Franklin Memorial Hospital is set to hold its 36th annual Health Care Golf Classic on Friday, July 12, at Sugarloaf Golf Club on at 5071 W Mountain Road. The event aims to raise $30,000 for two local health organizations: The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber […]
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Pine Tree Camp open house set for May 18
ROME — Pine Tree Camp’s week-long summer overnight camp and day programming kicks off in June, bringing Maine children and adults with disabilities to camp for a summer of friendship, barrier-free fun and freedom to explore on North Pond. Parents, caregivers and families are invited to an open house set for 10 a.m. to 4 […]
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Sheep, goat school for new farmers offered May 11
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is partnering with Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Animal Health Team and the Wolfe’s Neck Center to offer a sheep and goat school for new farmers. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the 184 Burnett Road center in Freeport. Topics […]
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Damariscotta gallery seeks art for members show
River Arts in Damariscotta has announced an opportunity for artists to participate in an upcoming members show. All members can submit one piece for this non-juried exhibition. The deadline for entries is 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18. The show will run from Tuesday, May 21, through Saturday, June 29. The gallery is located at 36 […]
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to re-open for season May 1
BOOTHBAY — The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is set to reopen for the season on Wednesday, May 1. The gardens, now in its 16th year, aims to meet the demands of visitation and ever-growing climate concerns through investments in the Horticulture and Plant Science teams, community partnerships, and family-oriented programs. The newly renovated café, found […]