AUGUSTA — Taking place at the Augusta First Church of the Nazarene, a merit badge college for the Boy Scouts was held by volunteer Scouting leaders of the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. The event was held on two days, spanning across two months. The first half of the Merit Badge College was held Feb. […]
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Easter egg hunt set for April 8 at Augusta’s Mill Park
A free Easter egg hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, at Mill Park in Augusta. The egg hunt will start at 9 a.m. at Mill Park at 1 Northern Ave., with later start times for older children: Toddlers and pre-K: 9-9:20 a.m.; Kindergarten and first grade: 9:20-9:40 a.m.; Second and third grade: 9:40-10 a.m.; […]
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Growing unique fruit webinar set for April 11
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners on growing unique fruits in Maine at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. Orchardist and nurseryman Jesse Stevens will present “Beyond the Apple: Growing Unique Fruit in Maine,” focused on lesser known perennial and woody crops. For 15 years, Stevens has been […]
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Portland sound artist to share craft via Zoom April 11
The presentation hosted by Camden Public Library.
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Ag department to offer free agritourism coaching program
Preference is given to applicants who apply by April 12.
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Finishing first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville March 28 were Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey. Rona Backstrom and Su Morrison placed second, with Natasha Rosenbaum and Jessie Gunther third. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge […]
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East Winthrop cat shelter to hold Kitten Kerplunk benefit May 13
Participants are asked to gather donations from as many sponsors as possible before the event.
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Climate change adaptation talk set for April 10
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Rural Maine Feels the Heat,” at 3 p.m. Monday, April 10. The talk will be offered both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the UMaine campus. Speaker Brian […]
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Waterville center to offer free showing of ‘A Breath of Life’ April 9
A Q&A with local trans activists and Colby students will follow.
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Winthrop student receives high school Principal’s Award
Amelie Grube of Winthrop, a senior at Winthrop High School, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Jay Dufour. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Winthrop High […]