To take a look at some of the data and impacts of climate change and consider what people can do to build resilience, the Androscoggin River Watershed Council is hosting a Zoom workshop presented by the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy in Norway. The workshop is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12. To register […]
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Ag department designates Maine counties as primary natural disaster areas
The United States Department of Agriculture has designated Maine counties as primary natural disaster areas. This secretarial natural disaster designation allows the department’s Farm Service Agency to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs. These include the replacement of […]
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Community dinner, contra dance set for Norway Feb. 16
NORWAY — The Alan Day Community Garden, Fare Share Food Coop and Western Foothills Land Trust invite community members to a dinner and contra dance. Scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, this gathering is a tribute to the late Mellie Dunham, a cherished native Norway fiddle player and snowshoe maker, according to a news […]
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Western Foothills Land Trust to host Norway Snowshoe Festival Feb. 17
The Western Foothills Land Trust is set to kick off the Norway Winter Carnival week Saturday, Feb. 17, with the 14th annual Norway Snowshoe Festival. Featuring a variety of races, activities for all ages, and the first-ever Norway Chili Contest, the festivities will unfold at Roberts Farm Preserve at 58 Roberts Road. Recognized in 2012 […]
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Rangeley arts group to host storytelling evening Feb. 22
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to host an evening of personal storytelling at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The event, “The Kitchen Table,” is directed by Tim Straub. This event is sponsored in part by a grant from the Onion Foundation and the Maine […]
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Madison Legion seeks items for Feb. 17 auction
MADISON — Members of the American Legion Family Post No. 39 in Madison plan to host a benefit spaghetti dinner, 50/50 raffle and live auction on Saturday, Feb. 17 (with a snow date of Feb. 24) for the flood victims of Anson, North Anson and Madison. There are 20 families and four businesses affected, many […]
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Belfast performing arts group to hold auditions for festival Feb. 7, 10
BELFAST — Belfast Maskers seeks actors and actresses of all ages for its 2024 Festival of One Acts. Auditions are set two dates in February at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street. Prospective performers can audition at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 or 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. This year’s festival features four […]
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Bangor dental health clinic to offer free appointments for children Feb. 23
BANGOR — The University of Maine at Augusta Dental Health Clinic plans to host its annual Give Kids a Smile Day in partnership with the American Dental Association. The event is set from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, at the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic, located on UMA’s Bangor campus at 201 […]
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Farmington-based health network to host Galentines Day event Feb. 8
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network invites all women to attend its upcoming Galentines Day event, set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8. The free event will be hosted in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital, 111 Franklin Health Commons. The come-and-go festivities will include demonstrations by women-owned businesses, chair massages, door prizes, refreshments, […]
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UMaine Farmington explores artificial intelligence with forum Feb. 7
The University of Maine at Farmington’s next UMF Public Forum event features an exploration of “The Promises and Perils of Artificial Intelligence.” The evening’s panel discussion is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the Performance Space in the UMF Emery Community Arts Center on Academy Street. The event is free. Artificial intelligence has […]