University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer an online Recipe to Market workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, April 18. The multidisciplinary program is intended to introduce participants to key topics that an […]
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Center for Wildlife Studies ‘Wild Maine’ series continues May 2
April 13 event rescheduled to May 2.
Winthrop Cub Scouts compete in Pinewood Derby
Winthrop Cub Scout Pack 604, which began operations in February, held its Pinewood Derby March 25 at the American Legion post. The Cubs, aided by an adult, carved their cars from blocks of wood and decorated them before racing them on the track, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the […]
Farmington council to start community garden program May 15
The Greater Franklin Food Council, in collaboration with LEAP’s Stone Soup Community Garden, is starting its first-ever Gather and Grow Community Garden Program. This program will lead a cohort of gardeners through the growing season, from planting and fertilizing to preserving the harvest and cooking ideas. The purpose is to build a gardening learning community […]
Annulment presentations set for Bangor, Bath, Rockland, Waterville
The Diocese of Portland’s Office of the Tribunal is scheduled to hold presentations and lead discussions on the annulment process in the Catholic Church at four locations in the coming months. All are welcome at any of the gatherings, which will include question and answer periods as well as the opportunity to speak privately to […]
Shakespeare company to hold Cards and Carbs fundraiser in Fairfield April 15
All proceeds benefit the nonprofit.
Colby College Woodsmen to host Mud Meet in Waterville April 15
WATERVILLE — The Colby College Woodsmen team is scheduled to host its home Mud Meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15. The event will be held at the Colby Woodsmen field, located across Washington Street from the Hillside Parking Lot on the Colby College campus. This is a public event; viewers are […]
Somerset County Extension plans open house May 6
Attendees who respond by April 15 will receive free seedlings at the event.
Mount Vernon library to host improv theater April 15
MOUNT VERNON — The Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater is set to perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St. The actors will perform scenarios about challenges older Mainers encounter as they live and age in their communities. Scenes will be followed by opportunities for the audience to […]
Rangeley trust to sponsor International Dark Sky Week events
The week of April 15-22, Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust plans to sponsor daily events celebrating International Dark Sky Week and encouraging the community to “discover the night.” Daily events: Saturday, Lights Out, Rangeley: All individuals and businesses are encouraged to turn off non-essential lights for one hour from 8-9 p.m. Sunday, Scavenger Hunt: See how […]