ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is to host in-person wild blueberry field days from 3 to 5 p.m. beginning Tuesday, May 25, with a combined pest and crop management meeting on Jordan Way off Nicolin Road in Ellsworth. ”Summer 2021 Wild Blueberry Field Days” will continue through July 9 with themed meetings about […]
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Newcastle church seeks donations for restoration project
NEWCASTLE — St. Patrick Church, the home to significant artifacts such as the altar of Bishop Cheverus and a bell cast by Paul Revere & Sons, seeks donations for a restoration project. It is the oldest active Catholic Church in New England, dedicated in 1808. “All Saints Parish, of which St. Patrick Church is a […]
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Augusta musician to hold neurofibromatosis fundraiser
An EP release concert, to benefit Neurofibromatosis Northeast, will be streamed May 29.
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Diocese of Portland updates pandemic protocols
PORTLAND — The Diocese of Portland has announced major updates to the pandemic protocols currently in place at all 141 Catholic churches in Maine. The following actions take effect Monday, May 24: • Masks are no longer required for any person at any time, inside or outside the churches. • Capacity limits, advance registration, and […]
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‘Paddle for Pine Tree Camp’ set for June 5
SOLON — The 25th annual Bath Savings Institution Paddle for Pine Tree Camp will return as an in-person event this year, as paddlers reunite Saturday, June 5, on the Kennebec River to support Pine Tree Camp. Paddlers will take to the water from Solon for a seven-mile kayak trip to North Anson, aiming to raise […]
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Madison Legion Auxiliary to distribute poppies
To honor fallen warriors and contribute to the continuing needs of veterans, members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39, Madison, plan to distribute bright red poppies in exchange for a donation throughout May at various businesses in Madison. National Poppy Day is Friday, May 28. The Flanders Fields poppy has become an internationally-known symbol of […]
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Aquaculture research hubs offer at-home aquaponics project
ORONO — A “4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project,” an experiential learning program for youth ages 9 to 18, is to be delivered virtually from June 15 to October. The project is a partnership between the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H, University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research, and UMaine Aquaculture Research Institute. It includes learning […]
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Farmington hospital to offer walk-in vaccine clinic
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital’s COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinic is to administer the Pfizer vaccine for those 12 and older from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25. Parental consent is required for anyone younger than 18. The Pfizer vaccine will require a second dose 21 days later. Also offered the week of May 24, […]
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Avon masonry students work at historic Farmington house
The Maine School of Masonry recently worked and collaborated with OSHA, Arbortech and Safety Works at the historic Titcomb House in Farmington. The group included masonry students, founder/instructor Stephen “Mitch” Mitchell, Arbortech representative Troy Conary, OSHA representative Nancy Keune, and Safety Works representative Mary Matthews from the Maine Department of Labor. The students are in […]
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Library plans evening of poetry with Maine poet laureate
The Camden Public Library and the Stewardship Education Alliance plan to host Maine Poet Laureate Stuart Kestenbaum at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27, for a special evening of poetry. The event will kick off a two-week “Poetry on Windows” (POW!) celebration in downtown Camden. Kestenbaum is to read selections of his work, discuss the creative […]