Open Farm Day, scheduled for Sunday, July 23, is an event that invites everyone to embark on a mission of exploring the diverse agricultural landscape of Maine. This annual tradition, planned and presented by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, offers a unique opportunity to explore farms across the state and learn the rich […]
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Financial assistance application process opens for USDA farm loan borrowers
The application process will be open through Oct. 31.
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Success Coordinators provide academic, career supports and help students transition to college
The Maine Department of Education and the Maine Community College System have announced that current and prospective community college students across the state now have access to College and Career Success Coordinators to provide them with academic and career supports and assist them with the transition to college. Through Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan funding, […]
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Foundation seeks applications from artists working in all genres
Applications will close Aug. 1.
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Wayne church taking advance orders for Aug. 12 lobster roll lunch
Wayne Community Church plans to hold its lobster roll lunch on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 22 Old Winthrop Road. The church is taking orders for its lobster roll lunch or chicken salad roll lunch. The freshly prepared meals will be ready for pickup between 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at spaced intervals to avoid crowding. […]
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley participating in nutrition program
GARDINER — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley are participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. The program runs through June 30, 2024. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants. For more information, contact Paula Burke, the clubs’ chief financial officer, at 207-582-8458, […]
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Skowhegan student receives Lasell University collaboration award
NEWTON, Mass. — Sydney Veilleux, a Lasell University student from Skowhegan, was recognized by peers for outstanding collaboration in the 2023 spring semester in Veilleux’s retail innovation lab course. Veilleux was selected as one of the two best people to work with in the course. Recipients of the Collaboration Recognition Award are selected by their […]
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Local students make Hamilton College dean’s list
CLINTON, N.Y. — Two local students were named to the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Hamilton College. Charles Haberstock of Waterville, a rising junior majoring in economics and geosciences, is a graduate of Waterville Senior High School. Allen Weiss of Manchester, a rising sophomore, is a graduate of Kents Hill School. Check […]
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Local students graduate from University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Seven local students earned degrees from the University of Vermont. Abbigail Doiron of Augusta graduated with a bachelor’s in health sciences. Grace Moulton of Augusta graduated with a bachelor’s in animal sciences. Moriah Hajduk of Winthrop graduated with a bachelor’s in global studies. Matthew Nickerson of Lincolnville graduated with a bachelor’s in […]
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UMaine researchers seek opinions on browntail moth control
The anonymous, 15-20-minute survey is available online until Friday, Aug. 4.