ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar on preserving foods using fermentation at noon Tuesday, Oct. 12. “Preserving the Maine Harvest: Fermenting Vegetables” will feature an exploration of the science of fermentation, a discussion and demonstration of the basic steps of making sauerkraut, and tips for success in an interactive […]
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Center to offer college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning, for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning, virtual: • Wednesday, Oct. 13, at noon; • Friday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m.; • Monday, Oct. 18, at 9 a.m.; […]
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Camden library to host talk on ‘Black History of Maine’
Retired journalist and genealogist Bob Greene is scheduled to give an online talk about “Black History of Maine” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, hosted by Camden Public Library. The free online program is part of the library’s month-long “Discover History” series. It is frequently said that Maine is the whitest state in America, according […]
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Kennebec Estuary Land Trust launches partnership with Ag Allies
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and the Ag Allies grassland bird conservation program are working together to protect Maine’s grassland birds, one field at a time. “Given the conservation needs of our grassland birds, owners and managers of fields with even one or two nesting pairs can make a significant difference by preserving […]
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Farmington student named to St. Lawrence University dean’s list
CANTON, N.Y. — Meghan Charles of Farmington has been named to the 2021 summer semester dean’s list at St. Lawrence University, where she is a member of the class of 2022. Charles, who is majoring in psychology and environmental studies, attended Mount Blue High School. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must […]
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Bath arts center calls for photography submissions
BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center seeks submissions from photographers in the Midcoast region. There is a $5 entry fee for each piece submitted. CCAC members will be given a rebate in the form of a Chocolate Church Gift Certificate for up to five submissions for $25. All submissions must be received by 11:59 […]
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UMaine Extension to host webinar on growing garlic
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer a webinar for home gardeners about growing garlic from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. “Growing Great Garlic in Maine” topics will include variety choice, when to plant, scape removal, disease management and when to harvest and store garlic. Dave Fuller, UMaine Extension […]
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Rally for Norlands: Civil War Living History Weekend
LIVERMORE — Step into the past and experience the sights and sounds of the Civil War Era. Hands-on history activities planned for all ages during two days of living history fun at the Norlands. The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore, at 290 Norlands Road, plans to host its Civil War Living History Weekend on […]
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Solar & EV Expo planned at Oxford Hills high school
Center for an Ecology-Based Economy brings together electric vehicles and clean energy Oct. 2
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Memorial ride draws nearly 70 bicyclists
The fifth annual Share the Road with Carol”event drew 66 cyclists and 22 volunteers Sept. 19. The event is a memorial bike ride held in Windsor and Whitefield that honors the late Dr. Carol Eckert, who was killed in 2016 while bicycling in Windsor.