A public presentation and conversation, “Restoring Native Sea-Run Fishes into the Cobbosseecontee Watershed,” is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at C.M. Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. in Winthrop. The event will cover restoring alewives, American eels and other sea-run fishes into the watershed. The history, dams, fishes, environment and water quality are […]
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State opens moose permit lottery application process
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife’s 2023 moose permit lottery application process is open. Applications for the moose permit lottery will be accepted online only. To apply, go to mefishwildlife.com and fill out the online moose permit application. There, hunters will be able to indicate several preferences, including in which wildlife management districts […]
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UMaine Augusta to host library table dedication Feb. 22
The University of Maine at Augusta’s Leadership Team, along with members of Maine’s Department of Corrections, plan this month to dedicate a hand-carved table built by residents of the Maine State Prison and gifted to UMA. The event, free and open to the public, is scheduled for noon Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the UMA Augusta […]
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Winthrop library talk to cover restoration of native sea-run fishes
WINTHROP — Upstream Cobbossee plans this month to hold a public presentation about restoring alewives, American eels and other sea-run fishes into the Cobbosseeconte Watershed. The talk is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Charles M. Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. in Winthrop. The history, the dams, the fishes, the environment […]
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Wilton church to offer ‘Ashes-to-Go’ Feb. 22
For the ninth year, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Wilton plans to offer “Ashes-to-Go” in two locations. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, the Rev. John Balicki, St. Luke’s rector, will be in downtown Farmington from noon until 1 p.m. by the post office. He will then be in downtown Wilton from 2-3 p.m. by the […]
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AARP Maine to offer statewide virtual listening tour starting Feb. 20
A series of seven community conversations is offered on issues of concern to residents 50 and older and their families.
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Literacy Volunteers seek poetry contest entries by March 31
The contest is open to those living in Franklin and Somerset counties, as well as the towns of Livermore and Livermore Falls.
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Letourneau ice fishing derby set for Feb. 19 in Waterville
WATERVILLE — The annual Gene & Lucille Letourneau Ice Fishing Derby is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. This mid-winter tradition for ice fishing enthusiasts and families is celebrating its 25th anniversary year. Established by Maine outdoorsman and his wife, Gene and Lucille Letourneau, the ice fishing derby […]
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Ag department develops simplified direct loan application
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has developed a simplified direct loan application to provide improved customer experience for producers applying for loans from the Farm Service Agency. Producers can complete a more streamlined application, reduced from 29 to 13 pages. They will also have the option to complete an electronic fillable form or prepare a […]
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‘We’re Alright, a Jukebox Musical’ to open in Rangeley postponed, date to be determined
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts presents, “We’re Alright,” an RFA original, Jukebox Musical Feb. 17-19 at the RFA Lakeside Theater, at 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and a 4 p.m. matinee is planned for Sunday. Tickets cost $15 Friday and $20 Saturday and Sunday and $10 for […]