F FARMINGTON —Early Wednesday morning, the University of Maine at Farmington held a solemn remembrance program in commemoration of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Kirsten Swan, director of student leadership and service and UMF Rotaract Club advisor, and Connor Fahey, coordinator of orientation and transition programs, created the memorial message, “9/11 … We remember,” […]
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Binnie Media seeks nominations for Golden Apple Awards
Listeners can nominate an education professional or a school employee for free through Binnie Media radio station websites and share stories of education professionals who have impacted the lives of others.
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Fall Festival set for Sept. 28 at Good Will-Hinckley
HINCKLEY — Good Will-Hinckley is partnering with local area organizations to hold its third annual Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, on its Hinckley Campus, 16 Prescott Drive. Activities planned include a climbing wall, lawn games, pumpkin painting, obstacle course, food trucks, craft and art fair, wagon rides, reptile tent, […]
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‘Over 35’ Sunday basketball program set for Waterville
WATERVILLE — The over-35 informal pick-up basketball group is set to meets at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at the Alfond Youth Community Center, 126 North St. beginning Sunday, Sept. 22. Men and women at least 35 years old who would like to join can call Peter Beckerman at 207-397-4411 or 547-4411. There is a nominal charge […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Sept. 16-23
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Sept. 16-23
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Archaeology of Chapman-Hall House subject of Sept. 20 presentation
DAMARISCOTTA — In the fall of 2022, Tim Dinsmore directed an archeological investigation into the earliest occupation of Chapman-Hall homestead and the integrity of artifacts on display within the circa 1754 house museum. He plans to present the results of the field work and subsequent artifact analysis at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the […]
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Athens girl granted wish to see black sand beach
Make-A-Wish Maine ended its fiscal year 2024 on Aug. 31 with 89 wishes granted — the most wishes granted in a single year by the chapter since its founding in 1992.
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Children craft handprint apple trees at Underwood Memorial Library in Fayette
Children at the Underwood Memorial Library in Fayette enjoyed a reading of Johnny Appleseed followed by a handprint apple tree craft, with a STEM Kids Night scheduled for Sept. 18.
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Grants available for medium/heavy-duty electric vehicles
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 […]