The Farm Service Agency is to begin taking applications for its indemnity program Tuesday, July 20.
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Lincoln County committee to host Family Fun Day Lobster Bake
Hon. Marge Kilkelly has been named honorary chair of the event.
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Center to offer college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions in Essentials of College Planning for adults looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The virtual sessions are to be held at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2; 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4; and at 9 […]
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GrowSmart Maine seeks nominations for competition
Nominations are open for GrowSmart Maine’s fourth annual Smart Growth Award competition. The deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, Aug. 3. Smart growth is a common-sense concept that helps communities welcome — and manage — growth while still maintaining their historic feel and natural beauty, according to a news release from GrowSmart Maine. The awards […]
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Emergency medical helicopter service benefit to begin
The event’s flexible format opens it to participants across Maine.
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Ministry kicks off food pantry recipe challenge
PORTLAND — A recipe challenge, sponsored by Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry, is to once again provide an opportunity for all Mainers to put their cooking knowledge and creativity to the test while helping local parish food ministries in the process. The 2021 St. Hildegard Food Pantry Recipe Challenge is underway with entries being […]
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Raffle proceeds to support local efforts in Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee has assembled its sixth annual Treat for Two raffle package with a reservation date of Thursday, Aug. 19, and is extending an invite to the general public to purchase a chance to win a Maine excursion and organic farm-to-table meal. The winner will receive reservations for a dinner at the […]
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Spend time on farm with extension 4-H
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new hands-on summer learning series focused on Maine agriculture for those 12-18 years old. Participants in the four-session “4-H Fridays on the Farm” program will take a tour of each participating farm’s operations, gain hands-on experience and learn what different farms across the […]
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Full-scale Wiscasset Art Walk to return June 24
Wiscasset Art Walk — a summertime celebration of art, music, performance and community, entering its ninth year — returns this month in full force with the participation of village galleries, shops, and restaurants. The village becomes a festival with sidewalk activities, community art projects, and special features. Art Walks are held from 5 to 8 […]
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Foundation seeks applications for conservation grants
The Maine Community Foundation’s Conservation for All grant program, launched last year, seeks applications from organizations and projects dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect to the outdoors. The program provides general support grants to organizations and projects that build strong connections between people in Maine and its land and water. Grants up to […]