The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host four food preservation webinars. Freezing fruit is the topic at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. Topics at the same time on subsequent Tuesdays in August include steam canning, freezing tomatoes and corn, and canning salsa and tomatoes. Registration is required; a $5 donation per session is optional. […]
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New UMaine Extension publication on managing woodchucks in Maine
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a new publication in response to a common issue — how to manage woodchucks (Marmota monax) on lawns and in gardens in Maine. “Managing Woodchucks on Your Maine Property” includes recommendations to help protect vegetable gardens and prevent destructive tunneling, as well as techniques to avoid based on the […]
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Maine Education Association Retired earns national recognition
Maine Education Association Retired was granted three prestigious awards by the National Education Association Retired at its recent virtual 37th annual meeting assembly. The late Tom Curran of Raymond was recognized with distinction as being the recipient of the coveted annual “Distinguished Service” award for his exemplary contributions to the retired educator community in Maine […]
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Manchester officials look to end swimming at Outlet Bridge
In response to complaints about overcrowding and inappropriate behavior, town officials are planning changes to discourage use of the popular swimming spot.
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Augusta’s downtown dining gets a lift
To provide outdoor seating for two downtown restaurants, Augusta city officials secured aluminum docking to build parklets that were installed Saturday in front of the Oak Table and the Raging Bull Saloon.
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Greater Augusta Back to School Program to hold backpack giveaway Aug. 16
Donations sought to help each student in need.
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UMaine Extension hosts free livestock nutrition webinar series
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a free, five-part livestock nutrition webinar series beginning 6–8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. The series continues Thursdays through Sept. 3. Topics include basic nutrition needs of beef cattle, small ruminants, pigs and poultry, as well as processing expectations. Colt Knight, UMaine Extension assistant professor and state livestock […]
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Virtual Pacesetter Coffee Hour set for Aug. 6
United Way of Kennebec Valley will host a Virtual Pacesetter Coffee Hour, formerly know as the Pacesetter Breakfast, at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, via Zoom, according to a news release from UWKV organization in Augusta. Join the organization and 25 other businesses that are the change makers and example setters for the 2020 campaign. […]
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Camden National Bank accepting nominations for 2020 Leaders & Luminaries Awards
Outstanding nonprofit board service to be recognized.
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Maine Public Utilities Commission moves to new Hallowell location; former space goes to auction
The commission once operated out of a space at a soon-to-be auctioned property on Second Street, but announced Tuesday it had moved to new offices on Katherine Drive.