ORONO — University of Maine researchers are encouraging people to get outside and help document one of nature’s great migrations this spring. Maine Big Night, a community science nonprofit founded by UMaine doctorate candidate Greg LeClair calls on Mainers to brave the dark and muck to find frogs and salamanders that are on the move, […]
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Brunswick history center to host open house, workshop for volunteers
BRUNSWICK — Pejepscot History Center is set to welcome those interested in volunteering at one or more of its three museum facilities to attend an open house and workshop on Saturday, April 6. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a light lunch provided by Wild Oats. The morning will feature […]
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Breakfast with Easter Bunny to benefit Winslow food pantry
Winslow Community Cupboard food pantry is set to hold a Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow St. The cost of the breakfast is a $5 donation, with all proceeds benefiting the pantry. The pantry serves food-insecure children, seniors, and other adults from […]
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UMaine at Augusta to offer guitar, bass and drums workshop
Members of the University of Maine at Augusta artist faculty plan to present a free workshop for people with an interest in guitar, bass, or drums at 9, 10, 11 a.m. and noon on Saturday, March 30, in the Fine Arts Building at the University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Drive. Whether as a […]
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Where to get free solar eclipse glasses before the April 8 event
A variety of national programs have made solar eclipse eye protection available to communities at no charge.
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Accelerator’s pitch competition set for Waterville
WATERVILLE — Dirigo Labs accelerator’s pitch competition is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main St. The 16-week program, which began Feb. 2 and is based at the Hathaway Creative Center, guides startups through a targeted curriculum while assisting founders in executing individual project plans. Each cohort […]
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Central Maine square dance clubs welcome beginner dancers
The Central Maine Square Dance Club of Waterville and the Ridge Ramblers of St. Albans are accepting beginner dancers. The Waterville club meets from 6:30-8 p.m. every Tuesday at the George Mitchell School at 58 Drummond Ave. in Waterville. The Ridge Ramblers of St. Albans club meets from 6:30-8 p.m. every Wednesday night at the […]
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Farmington church to host Easter cantata
FARMINGTON — Worthy is the Lamb, a cantata of music and narration remembering the death, resurrection and majesty of Jesus, is set to be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, March 29 and Sunday, March 31, by the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. The free program is divided into three sections. Section One is […]
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Artists sought for agriculture-focused calendar supporting mediation program
The submission deadline is May 20.
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Maine Office of Tourism urges observers to plan ahead for historic eclipse
Maine prepares to shine on April 8 with first total solar eclipse since 1963.