FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon is sponsoring a live talk by Professor Herb Wilson, “Vagrant Birds Seen in Maine.” The free talk is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Thomas Auditorium in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Preble Hall, 173 High St. Wilson will explore some of the research that has been […]
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Author to join Finding Our Voices book club discussion
Andre Dubus III is the October guest of the Finding Our Voices Women’s Online Book Club during Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. The event is free and open to women everywhere, whether or not they identify as survivors of domestic abuse. The discussion, set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, will be about the […]
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Area students make Southern New Hampshire University dean’s, president’s lists
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire has named the following local students to its summer dean’s and president’s lists. Dean’s list They are Tamara Butler of Madison, Zachary Eggen of Liberty, Kristin Weeks of Hartland, Brandy Hart of Benton and Jaimie Thomas of Sidney. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of […]
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UMaine Augusta offers ‘Getting Started as an Illustrator’ talk Oct. 1
The exhibit is on view through Friday, Oct. 18.
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Youth Voting Summit planned for Oct. 5 in Waterville
The summit is designed to inspire young people to become leaders at their schools and campuses.
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Gardiner Area Thrives Coalition receives federal grant
This program represents an opportunity to strengthen ongoing efforts in preventing youth substance use in the community.
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Educare Central Maine holds first 5K for Kids
Nearly 70 participants of all ages signed up to walk or run and were welcomed back to the Educare campus by Waterville Fire Department’s ladder truck and showered with bubbles.
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Swine & Stein Brewfest volunteer training set for Oct. 7
GARDINER — Swine & Stein Brewfest volunteer training is set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Lisa’s Legit Burritos, 304 Water St. There are many volunteer jobs available, from checking guest tickets to making sure the vendors have everything they need for a successful event. The brewfest is planned for Saturday, Oct. 12. For […]
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Safe Voices to hold domestic abuse and violence vigils Oct. 7
The candlelit vigils will start at 6 p.m. and will be held simultaneously in Dufresne Plaza at 72 Lisbon St. in Lewiston and at Meeting House Park at 139 Main St. in Farmington.
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Orono center to host talk about ocean industries Sept. 30
All talks in the Mitchell Center’s Sustainability Talks series, which feature speakers from diverse backgrounds, are free and are offered both remotely via Zoom and in person in 107 Norman Smith Hall at UMaine.