ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk about how alternative seafood networks can support resilient fishing communities at 3 p.m. Monday, April 19. Global seafood trade is at an all-time high, with an estimated 36% of seafood worldwide traded across international borders […]
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Cattlemen’s College to begin April 19
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Beef Producers Association will offer the fourth annual Cattlemen’s College online, with presentations available for viewing April 19 to May 3. Workshop topics include adequate beef cattle nutrition and conditioning, selecting quality bulls, processing yields and processor expectations, selling beef in Maine, cooking with home-ground […]
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Portland’s outdoor film festival set for July
Cash prizes for Maine filmmakers will be awarded in three categories.
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Maine Catholic youth to gather online for Good Shepherd Sunday
PORTLAND — “One Shepherd, One Flock,” a live, virtual, and interactive gathering for all Maine Catholic youth, will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Good Shepherd Sunday, April 25. People can meet as a group at one location or individually at home. The event will feature prayer, activities, short reflections, and games, including “Shepherdy!” […]
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Maine Fisheries and Wildlife to host online presentations
AUGUSTA — Maine Fisheries and Wildlife will feature the following informative videos on YouTube: “Contributing Your Wildlife Observations” (youtube.com/watch?v=l8OMGCFcRtQ), 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20. People don’t need to be a biologist to help gather meaningful data. There are many ways they can submit everyday observations about fish and wildlife from across the state. Through citizen […]
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Virtual Maine Impact Week begins April 12
ORONO — Maine Impact Week, an annual showcase of the research, creativity and public service from the University of Maine community, returns with free virtual events throughout the week of April 12. The series of online programs — to be viewed daily from Monday through Friday, April 12-16, on the Maine Impact Week website umaine.edu/impactweek […]
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Palermo library to hold drive-up chili fundraiser April 17
A ‘Movie Night’ basket, to benefit the library, will be raffled.
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South Paris theater receives multiple grants
SOUTH PARIS – Celebration Barn, Maine’s international center for physical theater training, creation and performance, has been awarded multiple grants, propelling the organization into a vibrant 2021 season. The Onion Foundation recently awarded the nonprofit $15,000 for general operating support and an additional $7,500 for addressing new and changing needs resulting from the pandemic. In […]
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Evening stroll planned along Coburn Woods’ trails
Skowhegan Outdoors and Somerset Woods Trustees will lead a Friday stroll from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 16, along the trails in Coburn Woods on Russell Road. This walk, about three miles over easy/moderate terrain, will start at dusk to reach Taylor Field in time for sunset, then use headlamps for the walk back. This […]
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Manchester roadside litter pickup to begin April 24
MANCHESTER — The town’s annual roadside litter pick up will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 24, at the Town Office at 12 Readfield Road. The Manchester Conservation Commission is sponsoring the event, and residents and civic groups are encouraged to participate. “In the past, we have had excellent participation and support from the Boy […]