The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting new and modified proposals from conservation partners for the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement initiative, a part of the Conservation Reserve Program focused on effectively managing wildlife habitat. USDA’s Farm Service Agency has expanded available practices under this initiative in response to feedback from partners, according to a […]
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Waterville church holds Earth Day litter cleanup walk
Members of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Waterville gathered April 24 to take part in an Earth Day litter cleanup walk in St. Mark’s neighborhood of Eustis Parkway, North Street Playground and North Street Recreational Area Trail, according to a news release from the church. Members included Gus, Jessica, Penny, and Jonathan Graham, and Sara […]
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Arts council seeks plein air painters
The Wesserunsett Arts Council is calling all plein air painters for a day of painting from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, May 9, at Blue Ribbon Farm at 122 Corson Road in Mercer. There is a view of the western foothills and mountains as well as farm scenes like an old apple orchard, sheep […]
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes April 26 winners
FAIRFIELD — Pat Kick and Dick Quinlan were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s April 26 game. Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop placed second, with Ed and Joyce Rushton third. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. New players are always welcome. For more information, […]
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Maine guide dog group launches new website
Pine Tree Guide Dog Users, a nonprofit organization serving Maine’s blind and visually impaired residents who are partnered with guide dogs, recently launched its newly-designed website: pinetreeguidedogusers.org. From guide dog puppies in training to guide dog teams at work, the site features content related to all aspects of Maine life with a guide dog. “Our […]
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Richmond school sets kindergarten registration dates
RICHMOND — Marcia Buker School plans to hold kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year on Wednesday and Thursday, June 15 and 16. Children must be 5 years of age by Oct. 15. They will be screened in the areas of health, language, motor skills, basic concept and social/emotional assessment. A birth certificate and immunization […]
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Madison auxiliary to distribute poppies during May
This year’s National Poppy Day is Friday, May 27.
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Pet Palooza event to benefit mental health awareness, humane societies
The fundraiser begins Sunday, May 1.
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Applications available for food preserver program
Applications for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Master Food Preserver Program are now available. The 10-session course is scheduled to meet from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 14 to Sept. 6, at the UMaine Extension office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth, and at Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Road. The 35-hour course combines […]
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Proposals sought for Native American mural project
Wesserunsett Arts Council (WesArts) and Four Directions Development Corporation have launched a call for proposals for a historic mural in Madison. The deadline is Wednesday, June 15, and the call is open to only Native American artists residing in Maine. “We’re excited to be able to inject this kind of investment into Maine’s creative economy,” […]