ORONO — University of Maine researchers are encouraging people to get outside and help document one of nature’s great migrations this spring. Maine Big Night, a community science nonprofit founded by UMaine doctorate candidate Greg LeClair calls on Mainers to brave the dark and muck to find frogs and salamanders that are on the move, […]
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Brunswick history center to host open house, workshop for volunteers
BRUNSWICK — Pejepscot History Center is set to welcome those interested in volunteering at one or more of its three museum facilities to attend an open house and workshop on Saturday, April 6. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a light lunch provided by Wild Oats. The morning will feature […]
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Breakfast with Easter Bunny to benefit Winslow food pantry
Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry is set to hold a Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow St. The cost of the breakfast is a $5 donation, with all proceeds benefiting the pantry. The pantry serves food-insecure children, seniors, and other adults from […]
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Documentary ‘Resilience’ to be screened in Madison
MADISON — Many rural towns across Maine are finding ways to engage their communities, persevere through hard economic times, and commit to a brighter future. The documentary “Resilience” chronicles the steps that three rural Maine towns — Madison, Millinocket and Jonesport — have taken to strengthen their local economies. Told through the voices of local […]
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Local Scouters receive Silver Beaver award
Two local Scouters, Kelly Pillsbury of Benton and Joseph Poulin of Oakland, from the Kennebec Valley District of Pine Tree Council, in January received The Silver Beaver, the highest award a local council can bestow upon a volunteer Scout leader. Kennebec Valley District delivers Scouting in Kennebec, Lincoln, Knox, Somerset, and Franklin counties, according to […]
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UMaine at Augusta to offer guitar, bass and drums workshop
Members of the University of Maine at Augusta artist faculty plan to present a free workshop for people with an interest in guitar, bass, or drums at 9, 10, 11 a.m. and noon on Saturday, March 30, in the Fine Arts Building at the University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Drive. Whether as a […]
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Where to get free solar eclipse glasses before the April 8 event
A variety of national programs have made solar eclipse eye protection available to communities at no charge.
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Accelerator’s pitch competition set for Waterville
WATERVILLE — Dirigo Labs accelerator’s pitch competition is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main St. The 16-week program, which began Feb. 2 and is based at the Hathaway Creative Center, guides startups through a targeted curriculum while assisting founders in executing individual project plans. Each cohort […]
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Waterville tech center students compete in SkillsUSA state championships
Mid-Maine Technical Center students competed at the SkillsUSA Maine State Championships held March 15 hosted by United Technologies Center and Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor. More than 700 students representing 23 career and technical schools throughout the state participated in the event. The Gold Medal winners will represent Maine in the National SkillsUSA Championships, […]