BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program. The signup runs through Friday, June 28. Grassland CRP, offered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency, is a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grasslands and provide important […]
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Rotary District Conference set for Waterville June 21-23
WATERVILLE — Rotary District 7790 is set to host a three-day district conference from Friday to Sunday, June 21-23, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., and Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. The conference is likely to bring many first-time visitors to the city, all to support District Gov. Tina Chapman. Waterville supports […]
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Workshop on worm composting for beginners set for June 22
WINSLOW — A workshop on worm composting for beginners, hosted by Jock Robie, is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 22, at Sisters of St. Joseph Center, 80 Garland Road. The workshop is free. All materials will be provided. Five participants get a free worm bin. To register or for more information, visit [email protected]. […]
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Spectrum Generations announces Area Plan on Aging public hearings
A draft of the 2025-28 Spectrum Generations Area Plan on Aging can be found after June 21 at spectrumgenerations.org.
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Sheepscot River Race set for July 6
This six-mile canoe and kayak race starts in Newcastle at the U.S. Route 1 Rest Area Bridge and finishes at the Wiscasset Waterfront in Wiscasset.
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Winthrop society to present talk on Benedict Arnold expedition June 13
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is set to present a talk by Kenny Wing on the Benedict Arnold expedition in Maine from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Wing, 71, is a lifelong native of Eustis, being born right after Flagstaff Lake was created and a […]
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Rangeley arts group calls artists for Western Maine Photography Show
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is calling for artists for the 10th annual Western Mountain Photography Show. A juried exhibit awards reception is set for 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the RFA Lakeside Theater lobby at 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. The theme for the 2024 […]
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Lupine Festival returns to Rangeley region June 15
OQUOSSOC — The Outdoor Heritage Museum in Oquossoc plans to host the Lupine Festival in celebration of the striking lupine flower that carpets the Rangeley Region in June. The event is set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the at 8 Rumford Road museum. This festival event will feature over 35 […]
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Tree identification, history walk set for Wayne June 13
WAYNE — Kennebec Land Trust and Maine Forest Service District Foresters Julie Davenport and Allyssa Gregory plan to discuss tree identification skills and vocabulary at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Gott Pasture Preserve on Hardscrabble Road. KLT Executive Director Theresa Kerchner will also talk about the land use history of the preserve. This […]
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Elder Abuse Institute of Maine 20th anniversary event set for Freeport
FREEPORT — The Elder Abuse Institute of Maine invites all to celebrate its 20th year of service to Maine’s elderly adults. The evening event, Hope Is the Key, is set for 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Harraseeket Inn, 162 Main St. This gathering will feature MT Connolly, a pioneering expert on elder justice. […]