VASSALBORO — A Solstice Fair & Makers Market will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the St. Bridget Center at 864 Main St. This pop-up market will showcase 20 Maine based artists, healers, and vendors with products and activities celebrating the themes of seasonal folklore and magic. Stop […]
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UMaine scientists use eDNA to enhance river herring recovery research in Penobscot River
ORONO — University of Maine researchers are seeking to gain more insight into river herring recovery in the Penobscot River using a novel surveying tool: environmental DNA (eDNA). eDNA is the genetic material shed by all organisms in the environment, which can be collected and sequenced. By testing its viability as a survey tool, UMaine […]
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Farmington church to open sanctuary during Advent starting Dec. 7
FARMINGTON — The historic sanctuary of Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, at 235 Main St., will be open to all for candlelit contemplation during Advent, the weeks leading to Christmas. Visitors are welcome to light a candle to accompany their meditations and prayers. At times the sanctuary is quite cool; simple acrylic throw blankets […]
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Spruce Mountain High School lists honor roll students
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 Highest honors: Leah Burgess, Faith Maurais and Connor Roy. High honors: Natalie Bruen, Annabelle Fee, Mary Hamblin, Mia Henry, Makinlee Holt, Dominic Lucarelli and Julia Mercier. Honors: Brandon Adams, […]
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Mountain Holly Days to begin Dec. 8 in Rangeley, Oquossoc
The towns of Rangeley and Oquossoc plan to kick off seasonal festivities with the annual Mountain Holly Days event, Friday through Sunday, Dec. 8-10. This celebration offers shopping, holiday delights and activities that embody the spirit of the season, according to a news release from Amanda Christian, executive director at Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. […]
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Chelsea Foodbank to hold benefit bike raffle
A drawing will be held at noon on Dec. 20.
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Augusta society to host talk on U.S. Chief Justice Melville Weston Fuller
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society’s December presentation, “U.S. Chief Justice Melville Weston Fuller: Native of Augusta, Citizen of the World,” is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. The talk will be held at Le Club Calumet, 344 West River Road. Douglas Rooks, author of a new biography about Fuller, will feature excerpts from […]
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Waterville-based children’s home seeks winter essentials
Maine Children’s Home is in need of kids’ boots, coats, socks, underwear and pajamas to fulfill requests from families facing financial hardship.
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Ag-focused calendar celebrates farming, land, sea through seasons
ORONO — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program, part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has released its 2024 wall calendar. The theme is “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons.” It features 12 images from Maine-based artists that capture the essence of agricultural work and life. From vibrant fields of crops […]