A brand new set of young ladies were crowned during the 2024 Maine Strawberry Pageant, held at the Pittston Fair June 23 in three categories: Blossom 5-7 year olds, Princess 10-13 year olds and Queen 16-20 year olds. The winners are 2024 Maine Strawberry Queen Ashley Kalloch, 17, of Whitefield; Strawberry Queen runner up Kaelyn […]
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Grants aim to strengthen Lincoln, Sagadahoc County communities
More than $137,000 will support regional organizations and projects.
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Volunteers sought for archaeology survey in Bowdoinham
This particular parcel was recently protected in perpetuity by the owners and FOMB via a conservation easement.
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UMaine at Augusta’s aviation maintenance program takes off
AUGUSTA — In response to demand from employers in Maine’s growing aviation and aerospace sectors, the University of Maine at Augusta is opening the state’s first aviation maintenance technician school. UMA secured final approval in early July from the Federal Aviation Administration; students will start courses online and hands-on training at the statewide university’s Brunswick […]
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Disability Pride Day in Augusta park set for July 19
AUGUSTA — Disability Rights Maine is set to hold Disability Pride 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 19, at The Pavilion at Mill Park on Water Street. The celebration will include music, speakers, performances, pizza, and information tables from partners across Maine. This event is rain or shine. Keep up with the […]
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Colby speakers series to cover threat of authoritarianism July 24
David Kramer serves as the executive director of the George W. Bush Institute.
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Holocaust and Human Rights Center names award recipient
The Holocaust and Human Rights Center has named Lois Galgay Reckitt of South Portland the 2024 recipient of the Gerda Haas Award for Excellence in Human Rights Education and Leadership. The center is set to honor her posthumously at its annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5. The meeting will be held from 4:30-8 p.m. at […]
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Tour of Cornville woodland planned for July 22
CORNVILLE — Maine Woodland Owners and Maine Forest Service will give a tour of Stottler Memorial Woodland from 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, on Barter Hill Road. Maine Woodland Owners Land Trust forester Mike Kinney will discuss and showcase the various active forest management projects that focus on developing a healthy forest. Additionally, Maine Forest […]
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Grants aim to help strengthen Kennebec County communities
More than $70K will support area organizations and projects.
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Agritourism workshop to be offered in Alna July 23
ALNA — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer a farm visit from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at SeaLyon Farm, 1788 Alna Road. Farmers/owners Don and Marcia Lyons will discuss agritourism and lavender production on their farm. Participants can take a train ride from the farm […]