University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s wild blueberry field days meeting is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 at Brodis Blueberries, 87 Jones Hill Road in Hope. The Midcoast IPM field meeting will focus on pest and crop management and large-scale mulching. UMaine Extension wild blueberry specialist and University of Maine assistant professor […]
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Three candidates contend for state Senate District 16 Republican nomination
Appearing on the primary ballot Tuesday, June 14, will be Mark Andre, Kevin Kitchin and Mike Perkins, who are looking to represent a district that encompasses the greater Waterville region.
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Kennebec educators association to hold potluck luncheon, auction
The Kennebec Retired Educators Association plans to meet at 11 a.m. Monday, June 13, at the Browne residence, 793 Webber Road, Vassalboro. This annual potluck luncheon and auction benefits a scholarship fund. Members are asked to bring a casserole, salad or dessert to share, and to bring items to be sold in the auction. For […]
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Oakland student named Presidential Scholar at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Matthew G. Parent of Oakland, a freshman majoring in electrical engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the 2022 spring semester at Clarkson University. Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.
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Winslow High students go fishing, some for 1st time
Winslow High School students recently spent their physical education class outdoor, fishing on the Kennebec River. The school got a four-day fishing permit from the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Coach Brenda Beckwith said in news release, “the kids had a blast and I was quite surprised when several students said that they had […]
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Local students graduate from Lasell University
NEWTON, Mass. — Five local students earned degrees when Lasell University celebrated its undergraduate class of 2022 on May 14 at an on-campus ceremony. Brittany Nadeau of Monmouth graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in curriculum and instruction. Emma Vierling of Monmouth graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in fashion and retail merchandising. […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June, July
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, June 27, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, June 29, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, June 30, at 9 […]
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Extension to offer recipes to freeze berries, make jam, jellies
ORONO — Freezing berries in season and making low-sugar homemade jams and jellies are some of the ways to increase access to a year-round supply of local foods, cut back on sugar and reduce grocery bills. University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Kathy Savoie demonstrates techniques for freezing strawberries in an easy-to-follow video, as well […]
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Choral ensemble to perform June 12 at Augusta church postponed
Reprise Choral Ensemble is set to perform a program, Side by Side, at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Green Street United Methodist Church at 13 Green St., in Augusta. The singers, directed by Mary Rector and with collaborative pianist Beth Schiller, will perform old and new poetry set to music by old and new […]
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Residents gather in Waterville for National Trails Day celebration
The overcast sky didn’t stop residents from coming out to the North Street Recreation Area in Waterville to celebrate National Trails Day.