A new feature for Wiscasset Art Walk 2021 is Picnics-To-Go, a way to stave off hunger while enjoying everything the evening’s event has to offer. Village restaurants, Sarah’s Café, Treats, and Mammy’s Bakery plan each to offer a picnic special just for Wiscasset Art Walk. Visitors can visit each restaurant’s website, make a selection from […]
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Geologic history talk to focus on Casco Bay region
BATH — Maine’s First Ship and the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invite geology novices and buffs to expand their understanding and appreciation of the 500 million-year geologic history of the Casco Bay region with Middlebury College Professor of Geology Dave West. On Thursday, June 24, at 7 p.m., participants have the opportunity to attend the […]
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Ohio University recognizes local dean’s list students
ATHENS, Ohio — Two local students have been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Ohio University. They are Quinn Libby of Winthrop, in the College of Health Sciences and Professions; and Weslee Littlefield of Oakland, in the Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education. Because of the coronavirus, Ohio students […]
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Job Corps offers career training for youth aged 16 to 24
Job Corps is enrolling youth aged 16-24 interested in free learning career training in areas such as automotive, welding, healthcare, electrical, and culinary arts. Virtual and online learning options are available. People can earn their high school diploma or equivalency, as well as their driver’s license, at the same time. Housing and meals are included […]
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Local students make University of Vermont dean’s list
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Three local students have been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at the University of Vermont. They include Sophie Anich of Waterville and John Evans, both of Waterville, as well as Molly Searway of Readfield. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 […]
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Whitefield store to serve free ice cream
WHITEFIELD — Sheepscot General Store owners and coworkers will dish out free ice cream with all the topping they can muster from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at 98 Townhouse Road, in celebration of its 10th anniversary. The ice cream social also will include music by Red Bird, Bertie Koller and Army of […]
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Universities to hold home garden irrigation webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension plan to offer a webinar about irrigation for the home garden from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 23. “Irrigation for the Home Garden” explores different ways to water a garden, with a focus on how to successfully install, maintain and manage […]
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Maranacook High names top 10 scholars
Lily Cannell has been named valedictorian, and Thomas Trafton salutatorian.
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Cobb relative to talk about family’s historic Winthrop farm
WINTHROP — The Bailey Library is scheduled to host Jennifer Phillips at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, in the King Event Room on the first floor of the library on Bowdoin Street. The event is the sixth part of a yearlong series celebrating Maine women. Phillips will give a slideshow presentation that focuses on the […]
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Foundation seeks applications for conservation grants
The Maine Community Foundation’s Conservation for All grant program, launched last year, seeks applications from organizations and projects dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect to the outdoors. The program provides general support grants to organizations and projects that build strong connections between people in Maine and its land and water. Grants up to […]