ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a new resource for home gardeners who want to establish or maintain wild blueberries on their property. “Growing Wild Blueberries in the Home Garden” includes considerations for soil type, how to transplant blueberry sod, mulching and water needs, encouraging pollinators, and mowing and weed management. Additional […]
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Camden library talk covers Maine’s economic connections to slavery
The Camden Public Library plans to host Luke Gates-Milardo, education and community engagement specialist at Maine Maritime Museum, for an online presentation of “Maine’s Economic Connections to Slavery.” This talk, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28, is the final program in the library’s “Maritime Month” series, according to a news release from the library. […]
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Ag department offers loans for underserved groups, beginning farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Maine Farm Service Agency offers specially-targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers, according to a news release from the Bangor-based agency. “Farming and ranching is a capital intensive business and FSA is committed to helping producers start and maintain their […]
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Spectrum Generations to host chamber’s business event
Augusta’s Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours is scheduled to be hosted by Spectrum Generations from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road Hallowell. The free event is open to chamber members and invited guests. Spectrum Generations started after Congress passed its first […]
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Thomas College students win top awards at business competition
WATERVILLE — Thomas College students won top awards in this year’s Society for the Advancement of Management International Business Conference, held March 30 and April 1. Thomas College student Jake Warn finished first place in the business pitch competition, and the team consisting of George Dakin, Addison Landon, Gwyn Perlmutter, and Abbey Violette finished second […]
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Bereavement support group for parents to begin
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a bereavement support group for parents who have lost a child of any age. The group is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, April 27, and will run for six weeks, according to a news release from the nonprofit organization. Group facilitators are trained volunteers. Current CDC […]
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Union library to host ancestry tutorial April 27
“Ancestry Part I,” a tutorial with BJ Jamieson from Maine State Library, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, via Zoom, hosted by Vose Library’s Vose or Virtual Wednesday Series. This program is the second of a six-week Tech Tutorial series offered by the Union library. Closed captioning will be available. To receive a […]
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Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival’s April 29 event changes venue
The venue has been changed for the 20th annual Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival, originally planned for 7 p.m. Friday, April 29, at the University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Drive. The event, featuring Reginald Dwayne Betts, is now scheduled to be held at the Kennebec Savings Bank Fireside Lounge at the Randall Student Center, […]
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Augusta parish to celebrate Earth Day with community cleanup
St. Michael Parish plans to host a pair of free events aimed at celebrating Earth Day and humanity’s “common home.” The parish’s Social Justice Commission invites all to a virtual session scheduled for 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 21, titled “Integral Ecology: Pursuing the Common Good for Our Common Home,” according to a news […]
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Damariscotta gallery calls for ‘Wild Things’ artwork
River Arts in Damariscotta has announced a call to artists for “Wild Things.” Participants are invited to respond to the theme to reflect their own interpretation. Work can be representational or abstract. Submission to “Wild Things” is open to original artwork in all media including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, fiber, photography and mixed […]