The Winslow Elementary School kindergarten registration is due in April to be open for children who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15. Registration packets can be picked up from the school office between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, starting Monday, April 4. Completed registrations need to be submitted […]
April
Waterville, Winslow church ministries to open cafe
Starfish Village, a ministry of Waterville Congregational Church, and Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry, a ministry of Winslow Congregational Church, announce the opening of Stone Soup Café. The cafe is scheduled to serve dine-in free lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday beginning Monday, April 4, at Winslow Congregational Church, 12 […]
Lecture focuses on American Leadership in a Dangerous World
ORONO — The Importance of American Leadership in a Dangerous World will be the focus of the 2022 Cohen Lecture featuring Gen. James Mattis, former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen and Medal of Honor recipient Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter. The lecture is scheduled to be held at the University of Maine on Monday, April […]
Women educators society to host Gardiner science teacher
The Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International plans to sponsor a teacher workshop by Sharon Gallant, science educator at the Gardiner area schools, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, at the Viles House, 71 Stone St., Augusta. Gallant’s presentation, “Let’s Hold ’em and Fold ’em,” is designed to help teachers use book […]
Waterville arts center to hold upcycled fashion show
WATERVILLE — People can join participants from Kim Bernard’s Upcycled Wearables Workshops to create upcycled looks and debut them on the runway during First Friday at Greene Block + Studios. The event is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, April 1, at 18 Main St. Those who attend can bring their own materials or pull from […]
Ag department updates eligibility for market hog pandemic program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington has clarified the definition of a spot market sale and hog eligibility under the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program, which assists producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale from April 16, 2020, through Sept. 1, 2020. Hog producers also will now be required to submit documentation […]
Mitchell center talk to cover PFAS in Maine
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is scheduled to host a talk on PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” and the PFAS crisis in Maine at 3 p.m. Monday, April 4, both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the […]
University center to host Franco-American gathering
The Franco-American Centre at the University of Maine plans to host a 2022 Rassemblement (gathering) of Franco-American artists, writers and other cultural workers with events from Friday through Sunday, April 22-24, according to a news release from the university. Participants can choose from the following virtual, in-person and hybrid events that are free and open […]
Maine associations partner to launch Ukraine relief program
AUGUSTA — The Retail Association of Maine and the Maine Tourism Association have announced the launch of From Maine to Ukraine, a statewide relief program that will collect needed goods from Maine’s retailers, tourism and hospitality businesses, and residents that will be delivered to the people of Ukraine, according to a news release from the […]
Maine International Film Festival plans July festivities
MIFF is accepting film submissions through April 22 and ticket go on sale in mid-June.