HALLOWELL — The Skating Association of Maine has announced the return of skating programs for the 2021 season. Programs started Tuesday with the first class of Learn To Skate USA at the Camden National Bank Ice Vault on the Whitten Road. Through the Learn To Skate USA program, SAM plans to offer the following classes: […]
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Portland Stage updates health and safety policy
Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test and masks are required regardless of vaccination status.
UMF to host public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Individuals 18 and older are eligible to get a one- or two-dose vaccine.
University to offer webinar on food preservation
FORT KENT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer an online class on dehydrating and freezing for food preservation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. Participants can learn how to safely preserve foods by blanching and freezing, or by using a food dehydrator. Freezing instructions and a dehydration food guide will […]
Talk to cover experiences of woman merchant mariner
The Camden Public Library is scheduled to host merchant mariner Megan Frey for a presentation of the challenges and insights from her career. The virtual talk is to begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. Frey will narrate an online slideshow of photographs from ocean passages, such as sailing around Cape Horn on the […]
United Way to offer volunteer-led winterization initiative
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to offer the Community Energy Challenge, a Franklin and Northern Androscoggin county volunteer-led winterization initiative designed to help families save money on heating costs. A simple, low-cost strategy of interior window panels keeps heat inside homes during the harsh winter months and encourages homeowners to make positive changes […]
Oquossoc Fall Fest to offer vendors, music Sept. 18
OQUOSSOC — The grounds of the Outdoor Heritage Museum are scheduled to feature more than 30 vendor booths for the Fall Fest Art, Craft and Antique Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the corner of route 4 and 17. People check out the trees beginning to “color up,” take in […]
USDA revising pandemic assistance for eligible producers
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating its Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2, which is available for contract producers of eligible livestock and poultry and producers of specialty crops and other sales-based commodities. CFAP 2, which assists producers who faced market disruptions in 2020 because of COVID-19, is part of USDA’s broader Pandemic […]
Union library to host didgeridoo player
Forest Weston’s “Enjoy the Sounds of a Variety of Didgeridoos” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, via Zoom at the Vose Library, 392 Common Road in Union. Weston has worked 40 years as a forester, and began playing didgeridoo 12 years ago. He is a strong proponent of using the didgeridoo as a […]
Gardiner club seeks donations for new clubhouse
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Kennebec Valley are trying to raise $400,000 to complete a fundraising campaign by Oct. 31.