University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is launching of virtual field trips, a way for youth learners to explore Maine’s aquaculture industry. These immersive online experiences bring aquaculture to life, offering participants the chance to step inside cutting-edge facilities and learn directly from industry experts. Through the power of virtual reality and accessible browser-based tools, […]
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Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop finished in first place in a close match during the Sept. 17 duplicate bridge session of Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville. The pairs of Natasha Rosenbaum and Nancy Nesbit, and Jeannie Reillig and Maureen Brochu, were close behind in a tie for second. Games begin […]
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Damariscotta inn to continue community conversations Sept. 28
DAMARISCOTTA — “Lifelong, Thieving and Resident Communities: Understand and Building Relationships” will be the Inn Along the Way’s fourth and final summer Challenging Community Conversation. The interactive discussion, under the guidance Noël Bonam, Maine state director of AARP, is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, in the Long Barn at the IAW’s Chapman Farm, […]
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Town of Jay taking requests for absentee ballots
JAY — Absentee ballot applications are now available for the Nov. 5 election. Absentee ballots will be sent to voters beginning in early October and available through Thursday, Oct. 31. After Oct. 31, voters must meet the special circumstances requirement to be eligible for an absentee ballot. Voters who will be at least 65 years […]
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Manchester Conservation Commission to introduce new trail Sept. 28
MANCHESTER — Members of the Manchester Conservation Commission are set to lead a pubic walk through the newly expanded Manchester Woods town trail system at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. It is a non-motorized recreational trail system for walking/hiking, mountain biking, trail running, wildlife viewing, snowshoeing/XC-skiing and similar activities. The loop is adjacent to the […]
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Gardiner Elks to host dinner theater Sept. 28
Reservations must be made at the Elks Lodge; the tickets are cash only.
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Messalonskee girls soccer plan youth mentoring day for Sept. 28
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School Girls Soccer and the ShineOnCass Foundation are set to host the ninth annual girls’ youth mentoring day, ShineOn Saturday, from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, on the Messalonskee High School Turf Field at 41 Health St. The event is held to honor former Messalonskee soccer player and youth […]
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Kingfield Harvest Festival to feature music, food, events for kids
KINGFIELD — The 10th annual Harvest Festival, hosted and organized by Maine Mountain Children’s House, is set for 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Mountain Village Farm B&B, 164 Main St. The fundraiser welcomes people from across the region for an afternoon of live music, fresh food, and children-focused activities and events. Proceeds will […]
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Appeal seeks to revoke license of Poppy’s Redemption Center in Jay
Poppy’s Redemption Center is under threat of closing just two months after opening at 246 Main St., according to a post on its Facebook page Sept. 11.
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Scholarships available to adult learners in Franklin County
The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 18.