WATERVILLE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host the Maple Sugarbush Management Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Governor’s Restaurant, 376 Main St. Participants can learn about optimizing the health and productivity of maple sugarbushes from research specialists and operations managers. Topics will include climate projections and […]
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Wiscasset association receives $6K for gazebo restoration
A mid-19th century gazebo is being restored this summer, because of to a lead gift of $6,000 from the First National Bank. Built in Newcastle around 1850, the structure is a product of this region’s shipbuilding heyday. It features decorative carvings that are attributed to William Southworth, one of Maine’s prominent 19th century wood carvers, […]
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Mid-Maine Technical Center recognizes honor students
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Technical Center has announced its fourth quarter honor roll students for the 2022-23 academic year. Students from Lawrence High School, Messalonskee High School, Waterville Senior High School, Winslow High School, Gardiner High School, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Maine Connections Academy, Maine Virtual Academy, Maine Central Institute, Temple Academy and Waterville Alternative […]
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Winthrop student graduates from Kalamazoo College
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Clara Szakas of Winthrop has met the academic requirements to graduate from Kalamazoo College. Check out upcoming area events!
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Rangeley association draws 129 entrants to kids’ fishing derby
The Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsmen’s Association held its second annual Kids’ Fishing Derby on July 6. On a hot humid day, 129 children cast lines in the association’s kid’s fishing pond in hopes of catching a brook trout. Because of the warm weather, the fish catching was slower than usual. The successful anglers and […]
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North Pond Watershed organization meeting set for July 24 moved to Smithfield
Recommendations to prevent ongoing algal blooms at North Pond will be presented.
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Hallowell committee to host garden tour fundraiser July 22
The Hallowell Citizens Initiative Committee will host a garden tour fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon. Saturday, July 22. The $20 cost per person gets tickets at the Hubbard Free Library at 115 Second St., and Granite Hill Estates at 60 Balsam Drive. Tickets also can be purchased on event day at Granite Hill Estates. […]
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Maine Summer Adventure Race to offer taste of the Atlantic Ocean July 22
BRUNSWICK — Adventure racing is about to get a taste of the Atlantic Ocean, as the 2023 Maine Summer Adventure Race hits the beaches and waves for its seventh annual edition on Saturday, July 22. The 3-hour, 8-hour, and 24-hour editions of Maine’s only U.S. Adventure Racing Association-sanctioned adventure race will take teams of two […]
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Democrats to host annual lobster bake in Waldoboro Aug. 6
Online reservations can be made before July 31.
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Monmouth student makes Husson University online’s dean’s list
BANGOR — Monmouth student Christy Lynn Parker was recently named to Husson University online’s dean’s list. Parker is enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in psychology program. Full-time online students who earn dean’s list recognition must be enrolled as an undergraduate, carry a full-time load of 12 credit hours over the course of 21 weeks, […]