ORONO — The 2022 Maryann Hartman Awards, recognizing the inspirational achievements of Maine women, are scheduled to be presented during a free public ceremony and reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Buchanan Alumni House at the University of Maine, 160 College Ave. Honorees include community leader and certified nursing assistant ZamZam Mohamud of […]
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Maine Maple Sunday Weekend set for March 26, 27
The 39th Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is set for March 26 and 27. Sugarhouses across the state plan to welcome visitors for a day (or two, as many of them offer events for the full weekend) of maple-tasting, games, sugarbush tours, music, plenty of sweet treats and more. “This event is an excellent way to […]
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Oakland high school plans soup-to-go fundraiser
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School plans to hold its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, in the high school cafeteria at 131 Messalonskee High Drive. This year’s fundraiser will be a Soup to Go event. The menu will include homemade soups, rolls, water and desserts. The cost is $10 […]
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ShineOnCass farm animal event to be held in Albion
Children dressed in their pajamas plan to welcome baby lambs, goats, calves and other newborn animals (also wearing pajamas) at the ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower & PJ Party planned for Sunday, May 1, at the Hart-to-Hart Farm & Education Center, 16 Duck Pond Lane in Albion. There will be two sessions offered, from 10 to […]
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Skowhegan chamber aims to better support business community
The Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced its positive growth through a recent transition period. By bolstering its board of directors, adding committees and growing its membership base, the chamber is in an even better position to represent, support, and help develop new and existing businesses in the Skowhegan region, according to a news […]
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UMaine Extension to offer seed-starting webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners about starting seeds indoors. The webinar is to be held from noon to 1:15 p.m. on Friday, March 25. Seed Starting at Home features best practices for starting vegetable and flower seedlings indoors, such as proper timing, supplies for success […]
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UMaine Extension offers food safety training for volunteer cooks
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans offer four options for online food safety training for volunteer cooks from 9 a.m. to noon starting Tuesday, April 5. Additional sessions will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. April 7 or 13, and from 5 to 8 p.m. April 19. Cooking for Crowds offers up-to-date information on […]
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Winthrop student makes Pace University dean’s list
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — Teresa Siniak of Winthrop earned second honors for the 2021 fall semester dean’s list of Dyson College of Arts & Sciences at Pace University. Siniak is a freshman majoring in communication studies.
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Liberty screenprinter pledges to aid charity working in Ukraine
At the end of last year, Liberty Graphics, a locally-based screenprinting business specializing in science and nature-themed T-shirts, developed a Sunflower & Beesnatur T-shirt for its 2022 line without fully realizing the importance of its symbolism in the world. In Ukraine, the sunflower (or soniahnyk in Ukrainian) represents peace, unity and resilience, according to a […]
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St. Lawrence University student from Belgrade studying abroad
CANTON, N.Y. — Ella Moore of Belgrade is participating in the Sweden off-campus study abroad program through St. Lawrence University during the 2022 spring semester. Moore is a member of the class of 2023 and plans to major in English. Moore attended Messalonskee High School in Oakland.