Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s final presentation of its 27th annual Winter Speaker Series, Fort Western on the Kennebec, 1628-1919 features Linda Novak, director of Old Fort Western. This event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. Winter Speaker Series presentations are held via Zoom and accessible at fomb.org. Fort Western, near the bank of […]
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Somerville man named 2024 Allagash Wilderness Waterway visiting artist
The Allagash Wilderness Waterway has named Somerville-based artist Nathan Allard its visiting artist for 2024. Renowned for his works in egg tempera and watercolor, Allard brings a blend of traditional techniques and contemporary vision to capture the essence of nature, according to a news release from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Since […]
Private lands wildlife biologist to speak in Farmington
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. […]
UMaine Farmington names student researchers as Michael Wilson Scholars
A competitive undergraduate research grant supports top student academic and creative work.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]