WATERVILLE — The Maine International Film Festival is scheduled to be back for its 26th year Friday, July 7, through Sunday, July 16. Attendees can see a slate of approximately 100 films, including premieres, made-in-Maine features, classic revivals, and short films from around the world, according to a news release from Mary Ellms, communications coordinator, […]
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Association seeks members of Army’s 2nd Infantry Division
A 100th annual reunion is set for Sept. 20-24 in Colorado.
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UMaine Farmington to host talk on tick survey March 27
The University of Maine at Farmington is set to present a talk on the Maine Forest Tick Survey by guest lecturer Dr. Allison Gardner at 11:45 a.m. Monday, March 27, in Thomas Auditorium in UMF Preble Hall on High Street. The survey is a cross-disciplinary research project with the long-term goal of identifying forest management […]
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Waterville man receives Scouting District Award of Merit
Garth Smith of Waterville, a leader in Scouting programs in Winslow, has received the highest award a local Scouting district can bestow on a volunteer — the District Award of Merit. During the annual Scout Leaders’ Recognition Dinner — held March 11 at Winslow Veterans of Foreign Wars, MacCrillis Rouseau Post No. 8835 — District […]
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Kennebec Valley District Scout Leaders hold recognition dinner
The group posthumously honored Rémy Pettengill.
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Farmington church to host free forum April 1
FARMINGTON — A forum on caring for Earth is being planned by members of Old South Church, First Congregational Church of Farmington, United Church of Christ, for Saturday, April 1. The conference, featuring free eco-friendly workshops, informational talks, and lunch, will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the 235 Main St. church. Earth […]
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Virtual 4-H volunteer training to start March 28
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer a two-part online training for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers from noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays, March 28 and April 4. A second round of the training will be offered at 6 p.m. Wednesdays, April 19 and 26. Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey will explore […]
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Healthy gardens webinar set for March 28
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s webinar to help home gardeners select healthy plants for their garden is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. Healthy Gardens Start with Healthy Plants will offer tips on how to evaluate plants prior to purchasing and assess the health of mail-order plants when they arrive. Participants can […]
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Albion residents approve solar ordinance, Delta Ambulance fee
Residents took the action Saturday at the annual Town Meeting, while also approving a $1.6 million municipal budget.
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UMaine Augusta receives $100K grant to support justice-impacted students
The University of Maine at Augusta recently received a $100,000 grant from the Davis Family Foundation to support student success initiatives and re-entry services for justice-impacted students. Approximately 90% of UMA students released from prison mid-degree do not continue their education beyond one semester. For UMA Justice Studies student and Maine Department of Corrections debate […]