Efficiency Maine Trust is seeking proposals from eligible businesses to demonstrate the potential uses and performance of medium- and heavy-duty battery electric vehicles in Maine. Funding recipients must purchase and place into operation at least one Class 3-7 electric vehicle. The vehicles must be operated in Maine for at least three years. Along with a […]
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Upland Bird Hunting course set for Sept. 17 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — A “Learn to Hunt: Upland Bird Hunting” course is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Outdoor Area, 2273 Belfast Road (Route 9). This workshop will be split into two sessions: 9 a.m. to noon will be class setting, where equipment, methods and habitats […]
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Thomas College receives $25K grant
WATERVILLE — Thomas College was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Davis Family Foundation to improve teacher education for middle-level students in Maine through curriculum development, field experiences, and professional development opportunities. Thomas College is currently the only college in Maine with a certification track focused on the needs of middle level students. This […]
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Leavitt Institute class of ’64 holds 60th reunion
Check out other upcoming area events!
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Time running out to order insulating window inserts
This year, Waterville and surrounding communities will combine forces with the Vassalboro-China area for a community build Tuesday-Sunday, Nov. 5-10 at the Children’s Discovery Museum at 7 Eustis Parkway in Waterville, but the deadline for ordering new inserts is fast approaching.
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Maine Library Association partners with League of Women Voters
Many libraries promote the League’s online voter information tool, Vote411.org.
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Augusta’s Old Fort Western plans Fun, Frivolity, Libations
This annual tavern night fundraiser supports Fort Western’s educational programming.
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Deep-sea explorer plans Sept. 20 talk in Bath
Dr. Robert Ballard has conducted more than 150 deep-sea expeditions using the latest in exploration technology.
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Uncrewed aircraft provides aerial photography for environmental cleanup
UMA drones have been monitoring the environment from the air, searching for evidence of foam and providing important information about its possible spread in nearby waterways.
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Landowner Appreciation Day set for Sept. 15
Each year since 2013, volunteers and game wardens have picked up 36,000 to more than 200,000 pounds. of trash including 1,000-2,000 tires on 100-plus sites.