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St. Michael School Christmas Fair goes virtual

AUGUSTA — The St. Michael School Christmas Fair will be presented virtually through Dec. 21 at https://sites.google.com/smsmaine.org/smschristmasfair. “People can shop from the convenience of their own homes anytime through the week of Christmas and have items shipped directly to their homes,” said Kevin Cullen, principal at St. Michael, according to a news release from the school. […]

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Greenhouse plastic recycling collection ends Dec. 15

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting greenhouse plastic for recycling through Dec. 15 before closing out the season, according to a news release from the UMaine extension office in Orono. The recycling program accepts clear, low-density, polyethylene (LDPE#4) plastic used to cover greenhouses, high tunnels, hoop houses and other agricultural structures. Collection sites also […]

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UMaine Extension offers Thanksgiving recipes, food safety tips

University of Maine Cooperative Extension has several resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal. Before buying that turkey, UMaine Extension associate professor and registered dietitian Kate Yerxa suggests “planning for one to 1½ pounds of turkey per person. This will provide enough for the meal and leftovers for turkey sandwiches or a […]