Maine Woodland Owners is set to hold an online program, Making Sense of Timber Taxes, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. This Zoom event provides advice and information for woodland owners facing 2023 business tax realities. Conducted by retired IRS forester Jim Norris, the workshop will cover federal timber tax information, focusing primarily on reporting […]
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Organic orcharding workshop series to begin March 9
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is hosting a series of workshops on organic orcharding. These workshops are set to run from Saturday, March 9, through Saturday, Aug. 17, at various locations throughout Maine as well as two online opportunities. The series covers a variety of topics appropriate for people at any level of […]
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Gardiner teacher to present at workshop for educators
Registrations are due by March 22 for those who would like lunch.
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‘Backyard’ farm workshop planned in South China
SOUTH CHINA — A workshop on small “backyard” farms is set for 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at China Town Office, 571 Lakeview Drive. The free workshop will be hosted by the Kennebec Soil and Water Conservation District Office for small farms interested in improving the water quality of China Lake. This workshop is geared […]
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University Credit Union opens applications for expanded scholarship program
ORONO — University Credit Union has open the online application period for the annual UCU Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to eight undergraduate students furthering their education at each University of Maine System campus and Maine Maritime Academy; each scholarship is $1,000. To be more inclusive of students pursuing advanced education, UCU expanded the program […]
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Augusta church to host workshop on song leading for social justice
AUGUSTA — Mark Meyer of Rhythm Revelations plans to give a fully participatory song leading for social justice workshop, designed to build skills and confidence for leading music in worship or in the streets. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 69 Winthrop St. Meyer […]
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Voting for posters to support children’s dental health ends March 8
Public voting is open until 10 a.m. Friday, March 8, for this year’s Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention School Oral Health Program Poster Contest. The initiative raises awareness about good oral health for school-age children in Maine and coincides with National Children’s Dental Health Month in February. This year’s theme was “Healthy Habits […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions are set for 9 and 10 a.m. on Monday, March 18, Thursday, March 21, and Friday, March 22. In-person sessions are planned […]
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Wiscasset gallery seeks member art
Generations: Legacy of Mentors 2024 runs from May 2 through June 9.
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Washington library to offer free art class on abstract landscape painting
WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library is set to host artist and instructor Karen Jelenfy to teach a free art class on abstract landscape painting. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, in the Bryant Room at Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road. Beginning and experienced artists are welcome. Participants from Jelenfy’s […]