PORTLAND — Camp Susan Curtis seeks stuff animals for its campers. The staff gives campers stuffed animals for their cabins so they can feel comforted and supported each night. Camp is midway through its first of four sessions, and supplies are already running low. Stuffed animal donations can be sent in the mail or dropped […]
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Evening of personal storytelling set for Rangeley July 6
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to host an evening of personal storytelling at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. The event, The Kitchen Table, is directed by Tim Straub. This event is sponsored in part by a Grant from the Onion Foundation as […]
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Fiddles and Feathers event combines music and bird song in Somerville July 6
Lawn chairs and/or picnic blankets are recommended, as are bug spray, hats and sweaters for the outdoor event.
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Spinning wheel demo set for Chapman-Hall House in July
Visitors to the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta on Saturday, July 6, can discover the historic craft of spinning in a demonstration by Rebecca Manthey. The demonstration is free and set for noon to 4 p.m. at 270 Main St. Manthey will discuss the steps of bringing wool from the sheep’s fleece to the spinning wheel […]
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High Peaks Alliance launches Scenic 7 Hiking Challenge
FARMINGTON — The High Peaks Alliance is launching the Scenic 7 Hiking Challenge, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to embark on an adventure in the heart of Maine’s High Peaks Region. The challenge features seven landscapes. Participants are required to reach the summits of all four mountains and explore the three scenic trails designated as challenge locations. […]
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Ornithologist to lead bird walk in Dresden July 6
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans to host ornithologist Will Broussard to lead a bird walk from 7-9 a.m. Saturday, July 6, in Dresden. Merrymeeting Bay is internationally recognized for its unique tidal freshwater ecosystem. This environment attracts a diversity of birds drawn to its special qualities and the Bay is recognized by The American Bird […]
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Funding opportunities expanded for specialty crop growers
Producers can apply for assistance on their calendar year 2024 expenses beginning July 1 through Jan. 31, 2025.
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Farm Service Agency seeks farmers, ranchers to serve on committees
All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by Aug. 1.
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Free conservation event set for June 30 at Somerville farm
SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm is set to host a free conservation event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at 217 Hewett Road, to discuss simple things people can do in their own yard or back field to support field birds and pollinators. Laura Lecker of Ag Allies will lead a field bird […]
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Korean War veterans, their families sought for July 26 Korean War Veterans Ceremony in Augusta
AUGUSTA – The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea and the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services have partnered to identify and invite Korean War Veterans (Boots on the ground 1950-53, and in country service up to one year following the July 1953 armistice), and their families to attend a Korean War Veterans Ceremony at […]