RANGELEY — Dr. Leonard Bachman has been participating in the Maine Audubon Annual Loon Count for more than 20 years, held annually the third Saturday of July. Even at 97 years old, he loves participating; it has become a family tradition, according to a news release from the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust. Bachman has been […]
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Farmington-based Audubon to host loon studies expert Sept. 14
Western Maine Audubon plans to hold its first free talk of the fall, “Loons,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14. The talk will be held at the University of Maine at Farmington’s Thomas Auditorium in Prebel Hall. Dr. Mark Pokras, an expert on loon studies, will speak. Pokras, a graduate of Cornell and Tufts University, […]
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Common Ground Country Fair set for Sept. 23-25 in Unity
UNITY — The Common Ground Country Fair is scheduled for Friday to Sunday, Sept. 23-25, at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s Common Ground Education Center, at 294 Crosby Brook Road. This year the fair has 66 different areas where fairgoers can engage in educational talks, demonstrations and performances. Farmers and gardeners can find […]
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Winthrop society accepting space reservations for Sept. 17 lawn sale
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is offering a space to bring items to set up and sell during a lawn sale this month. The sale is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. The cost is $20 per vendor space. To reserve […]
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Statewide program to offer workshop for small business owners
New Ventures Maine is set to offer an online, tuition-free website development class, Grow Your Business Online — Promote My Site, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14. The Promote My Site class will cover three main topics: • Getting found through SEO: Familiarize and utilize search engine optimization (SEO); • Grow with email marketing: Use […]
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Camden library to host ‘Victoria Falls’ author Sept. 13
The Camden Public Library plans to host author James Hornor at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Picker Room for a book event at 55 Main St. Hornor will discuss his novel “Victoria Falls,” which explores American male stereotypes, vulnerability, and masculine authenticity. Hornor will give a brief slideshow, read from the text and […]
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UMaine Extension to offer fall food safety training for volunteer cooks
In-person classes will be offered in Augusta, Bangor and Falmouth.
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Martin earns Eagle Scout status
WINSLOW — Leaders of government and civic organizations heaped praise on teenager Ryan Steven Martin of Winslow during his Eagle Scout ceremony held on Aug. 25 at the Winslow Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8835. “I am so grateful and honored to have been invited to this event tonight to honor Ryan Martin,” Winslow Town […]
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Augusta-based United Way gives $90K to 3 nonprofits
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley has invested $90,000 to advance three nonprofit programs in Kennebec County. The Innovation Fund, established in 2021, supports new, creative solutions and approaches that aim to lead to breakthroughs in UWKV’s priority area — health, education and financial stability — and help redesign the future of the Kennebec […]
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Rangeley trust honors co-founder with conservation award
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust presented its Angus King Award for Conservation Excellence to Richard “Dick” Spencer of Portland at its annual gathering on Aug. 12. The award, inaugurated by Sen. King in 2019, publicly acknowledges individuals who have worked to conserve lands and waters for the benefit of the community and future generations in Maine […]