ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will offer a webinar about selecting suitable seeds for Maine vegetable gardens from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. “Planning Your Vegetable Garden: Selecting the Right Seeds” will include variety selection, disease resistance, quantities to order and more. MOFGA […]
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River Roads Artisans Gallery to hold December events
Events include visiting guest artist, Wrap It Up Day set for Dec. 12, and ongoing Somerset Humane Society fundraiser.
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Missing piece of statue in Vassalboro recovered more than 50 years later
Clearing obstruction at Outlet Dam leads resident to spot to observe beavers and discover the missing rifle part from the Union soldier.
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UMaine Extension offers wreath-making resources
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a variety of publications developed for wreath, garland and centerpiece makers, according to a news release from the extension office. The bulletins include the following articles: • “Balsam Fir Tip Harvesting,” provides information on identification, harvesting and selling balsam fir tips. The online version includes video […]
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Benton Elementary School reports third case of COVID-19, closes until Friday
While the CDC did not recommend closing the school, more than 10 staff identified as close contacts leaves the school shorthanded until Friday. Students will work remotely while building closed.
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Live virtual blessing for families set for Dec. 13
Bishop Robert Deeley will host the special prayer and blessing gathering.
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Shop, learn Dec. 12 at virtual Wabanaki Winter Market
ORONO — After last year’s 25th annual Maine Indian Basketmakers Holiday Market, organizers renamed the event Wabanaki Winter Market to better represent participants and the wide range of artforms. And because of the coronavirus, the word “virtual” has been added to the name of the 26th annual market slated for Saturday, Dec. 12, according to […]
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NRCM honors Mainers for contributions to environment
Honorees include Aram Calhoun, Vaughan Woodruff, Cathy Johnson and Eric Sherman.
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Neighbors of police firing range air concerns to Waterville Planning Board
The city is developing a police firearms training range at 970 West River Road that was approved by the City Council, and now the Planning Board must review it under the city’s site plan review ordinance.
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Colby’s Dare Northward campaign surpasses $563 million toward $750 million goal
Funds transform students’ experience and connections with the community with 22,000 donors chipping in.