KINGSTON, R.I. — Six local students have been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. They include Eljas Bergdahl of Manchester, Oliver Blanchard of Pittston, Gabrielle Blanco of Winthrop, Taylor Easler of Belgrade, Jack Murray of Farmington, and Evan Stone of Wilton. To be included on the dean’s list, full-time students must have […]
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UMaine Extension to offer soil health science course
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a five-session online course about soil health science for farmers and agricultural advisors from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 through Friday, March 25. This Soil Health Short Course is designed to improve understanding of soil health science and practical management strategies, including cover […]
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UMaine Extension to host farm irrigation webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a webinar for farmers considering adding an irrigation system from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Feb. 7, according to a news release from the university. “Getting Started With Irrigation” will include how to assess current water supplies and evaluate irrigation’s cost-effectiveness, as well as options […]
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UMaine to host talk about ‘Warming Sea’ project
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk by composer Lucas Richman and Maine Science Festival Director Kate Dickerson. They will discuss the collaborative effort to create “The Warming Sea” project from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7. All talks in […]
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Fairfield eyes $40 million water expansion to help residents with contaminated wells
Project would expand the Kennebec Water District’s lines across Fairfield to reach those with land tainted by ‘forever chemicals.’
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Mount Vernon’s February Frolix to return
After taking a one-year hiatus because of COVID, February Frolix is due to return Mount Vernon. Many previous activities are on hold because of the pandemic, but new ones have been added, according to a news release from the Mt. Vernon Age Friendly Committee. The committee looks to deliver puzzle bags to local seniors, weather […]
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Readfield student makes Connecticut College dean’s list
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Katelyn McGrail of Readfield has been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list, achieving dean’s high honors at Connecticut College. McGrail is an economics major.
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Gardiner extends city parking ban for Jan. 29, 30
Due to a pending storm a parking ban has been scheduled for all city streets in Gardiner and South Gardiner beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, and ending at noon Sunday, Jan. 30. During this timeframe, all vehicles must be parked in driveways, in the Arcade Parking Lot, down at the waterfront or any […]
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Waterville issues parking bans for Jan. 29-30
Waterville Public Works is implementing a city-wide winter parking ban from noon Saturday, Jan. 29, through 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30. The department also is implementing a downtown winter parking ban. The Concourse and downtown must be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Sunday and Monday, Jan. 30 and 31, to allow […]
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Local students make Emerson College dean’s list
BOSTON, Mass. — Five local students are among those named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Emerson College. They include Emily Curtis of Pittsfield, Georgia Howe of Farmingdale, Allison Hughes of Burnham, Kailey Pelletier of Readfield and Rachel Spear of Farmington. The requirement to make dean’s list is a grade point average of 3.7 or […]