Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing restrictions on large, indoor gatherings, the 2020 Harvest Ball has been canceled. The ball has been held in each of the last 13 years and sold out in 2018 and 2019 with more than 400 attendees. The 2021 Harvest Ball will be held on Friday, Oct. 22, […]
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Improving garden soil health webinar planned for Aug. 17
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a webinar about fall garden activities to help improve soil health from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, according to a news release from the UMaine Extension in Orono. UMaine Extension educator Caragh Fitzgerald will discuss “Cover Crops and Soil Management in the Garden” with a special […]
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Maine’s 2021 State Park Passes to go on sale Aug. 15
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Bureau of Parks and Lands has announced that its 2021 State Park Passes go on sale Aug. 15. State Park montage includes Roque Bluffs, Warren Island, Aroostook and Mount Blue State Parks. It is a great deal because the 2021 Park Pass is good for the remainder […]
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Healthy Community Coalition to hold Mobile Health Unit events during August
Screenings available by appointment.
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Roger Williams University announces 2020 spring dean’s list
Honorees include Courtney Caouette, Emma Feagin, Emma Robillard, Meghan Smith.
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Susan G. Komen 2020 More Than Pink Walk events set for Oct. 24
All events will be held virtually this year.
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UCU awards scholarships to 8 University of Maine System, Maine Maritime Academy students
Annually, University Credit Union in Orono awards scholarships to students from each University of Maine System institution and Maine Maritime Academy to support students’ pursuit of their higher education goals. “We continue to be inspired by students as they pursue their education, especially overcoming the challenges of 2020,” said Renee Ouellette, president and CEO of […]
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Host families needed for international exchange students for 2020-21
Brandy Jewell of Skowhegan, a local volunteer coordinator for international exchange students and host families since 2015, seeks host families or schools for the 2020-21 academic year. In March 2020 the exchange programs had to make difficult decisions on if they wanted to send the International Exchange students back to their home countries or to […]
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Take part in study, learn to safely make fermented pickles at home
University of Maine researchers are seeking Maine residents at least 18 years old to answer questions and watch a short video about safe fermentation practices of pickles, according to a news release from the UMaine extension office in Orono. Jacob Rich is the study’s principal investigator. The UMaine graduate student in food science and human […]
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Free virtual summer cooking class offered Aug. 13
Summer veggies focus of class.