Agricultural producers impacted by drought can request haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program acres in certain Maine counties, while still receiving their full rental payment for the land. “Drought is heavily impacting livestock producers in Maine and across the country, and emergency haying or grazing of lands enrolled in CRP helps producers in need […]
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Healthy Lincoln County receives 2 grants to improve youth food options
Healthy Lincoln County, a project of MCD (Medical Care Development) Global Health that operates in Lincoln County, has been awarded two different grants to improve nutritious food options for local youth as well as prevent substance use prevention. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service awarded HLC a grant from the Patrick Leahy […]
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Mt. Vernon Loon Lap set for Aug. 13
The 10th annual Mt. Vernon Loon Lap 5K is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, from the Mt. Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St. Participants in the event will run, walk or stroll around Minnehonk Lake in this family friendly, untimed event. Loon Lappers will trek alongside the lake over paved roads and scenic, […]
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Portland Diocese harvest ball to return Oct. 20
The 15th Harvest Ball is set for Friday, Oct. 20, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay on 88 Spring St. in Portland. The ball, hosted by Bishop Robert Deeley, will include a social hour, silent auction, dinner, the music of The Carmine Band, and great company. All proceeds from the ball’s ticket sales and […]
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Oscar Winner Ernest Thompson back on ‘Golden Pond’ Aug. 19
BELGRADE — Ernest Thompson, the Academy Award-winning creator of the film “On Golden Pond,” plans to make a special appearance at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Belgrade Recreation Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive. Hosted by Lakehome Group Real Estate, this free event is open to the public and will include an […]
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Field day at Falmouth’s Tidewater Farm set for Aug. 12
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a field day from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 12 at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road. People can experience the gardens at Tidewater Farm, learn about UMaine Extension’s work, ask gardening questions and participate in hands-on demonstrations with […]
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Vose Library plans music CD sale followed by concert
UNION — The Vose Library plans to host a small sale of gently used donated music CDs and music books at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. This will be followed by a concert by Martin Gibson at 1 p.m. Sale proceeds benefit the library, located at 392 Common Road. Gibson has performed over 1,000 […]
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Maine Cannabis Convention moves to Augusta Aug. 12, 13
The New England Cannabis Network, in partnership with the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine, plans to host the Maine Cannabis Convention from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12 and 13, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, in Augusta. NECANN cannabis conventions are designed specifically to help educate, promote and […]
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Charcuterie board challenge coming to Wiscasset Aug. 19
The deadline for contestants is Friday, Aug. 11.
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UMaine Center on Aging launches online Age-Friendly Resources hub
ORONO — The University of Maine Center on Aging has launched the Age-Friendly University Resources hub at umaine.edu. It is a centralized repository for educational materials, services, events, volunteer opportunities and other activities for older people offered by UMaine, the University of Maine at Machias, and University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The various resources are […]