NEWPORT — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust plans to present a talk by Jonathan Milne, eastern program manager for LightHawk Conservation Flying, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. The talk will be held at the Newport Cultural Center, 154 Main St. Since 1979, LightHawk and its volunteer pilots have provided no-cost support to organizations seeking […]
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Literacy Volunteers celebrates ‘Hometown Heroes’
Modern Woodmen of America celebrated the literacy work of Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties, and honored “Hometown Heroes” Elizabeth Cooke, Maggie Davis, Greta Espeaignnette, Claire Levesque, and Aishah Wolfstone, at a MWA members meeting Sept. 19 at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay. The five Literacy Volunteers tutors were celebrated as a team […]
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WinterKids License to Chill Celebration set for Portland Nov. 9
WinterKids plans to hold its 12th annual License to Chill Celebration, presented by Mt. Abram Ski Resort & Bike Park, from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. This year’s event will be at a new venue, Après at 148 Anderson St. in Portland. The celebration has become a cornerstone of Maine’s winter social calendar, drawing […]
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UMaine Farmington to host lecture on life science economy Oct. 25
The University of Maine at Farmington Public Forum series is set to present a lecture by biology professor Timothy Breton, “Making waves with big ideas on science education and research in western Maine.” In this talk, Breton will discuss growing the life science economy in Maine and the National Science Foundation grants that he recently […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on history of Maine’s rivers Oct. 23
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Maine’s Rivers: Subsistence to Sewers to Sustainability over Five centuries” at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23. In this talk, Lloyd Irland will discuss a series of distinct periods in the history of Maine’ rivers spanning five […]
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Benton talk to cover Maine Entomological Society, wonders of bugs
BENTON — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust plans to host a talk on the insect and terrestrial arthropod fauna of Maine. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Benton Grange, 29 River Road. Geologist and retired Colby College professor Bob Nelson will introduce the Maine Entomological Society and its work. […]
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Maine Woodland Owners talk to cover next generation Oct. 18
Maine Woodland Owners plans to host an online program geared for property owners in Maine who are new to managing their woodlands, often called “next generation woodland owners.” Maine Forest Service District Forester Lauren Ouellette will present “You Have Woods … Now What?” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, as part of Maine Woodland Owners’ […]
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Camden library to host hybrid talk by eco-historian Oct. 24
As a part of Discover History Month, the Camden Public Library plans to host eco-historian, researcher and author Kerry Hardy for his presentation, “River of History: Public History of the Hudson/Mahicannituck.” The talk, also offered via Zoom, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the 55 Main St. library. Hardy’s talk will […]
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Bridge clubs announce recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reillig finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Oct. 10 duplicate bridge session. Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey second. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call Jessie […]
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WinterKids opens application window for 2024 winter games
The application is open until Monday, Oct. 23.