Milestone will be celebrated Jan. 15 at the Maine Woodland Owners Annual Meeting and Forestry Forum during the Maine Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta.
January
River Arts seeks artwork for 2020: “Black and White”
River Arts in Damariscotta invites all artists to submit work for the first show of 2020: “Black and White.” According to the release from River Arts, Ed McCartan, known for his intuitively experimental paintings, will be the juror. McCartan is an artist and educator who taught at Emma Willard School and Russell Sage College in […]
Waterville sets Christmas tree collection schedule
The City of Waterville Department of Public Works has announced it will pick up Christmas trees the weeks of Jan. 6 and Jan. 13; weather permitting. Trees should be left at the curb. Be sure to remove all decorations, tinsel and stands. For more information, call the Department of Public Works at 680-4744.
Free workshops to be offered Jan. 14-16 at agricultural trades show in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Beginning Farmer Resource Network, a coalition of agricultural agencies in Maine, will host free workshops and offer consultation services to Maine’s newest farmers Jan. 14-16 during the Maine Agricultural Trades Show at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta, according to a news release from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. […]
Wilton CareerCenter to offer January sessions
The Wilton CareerCenter has announced the following January sessions will be held at the center at 865 U.S. Route 2 in East Wilton: • MEOC-101-Essentials of College Planning will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 22. This workshop will introduce people to educational opportunities in general and MEOC services in particular. This […]
Vose Library to host two Census Days Jan. 21, 22 in Union
UNION — Vose Library will host two Census Days in January. The United States Census Bureau will be hiring for 2020 Census Jobs, and offers an opportunity to work with paid training and flexible hours, right in a local community, according to a news release from the library. The library will have a member of […]
Lifelong communities mini-grant program seeks applications
Grants of up to $2,500 are available through the Maine Community Foundation to help communities be more supportive of older people’s health, well-being, and ability to age in the community. The grants will support community planning and development and implementation of programs that increase opportunities for people older than 60 to stay in their communities […]
Farmington Grange to host winter farmers market and welcome center through January
The Farmington Grange 12 is again hosting the winter farmers market and welcome center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Grange Hall at 124 Bridge St., in West Farmington, just across the bridge from Main Street. Free coffee and hot drinks and board games are provided by the Grange. The market will […]
Heroes Honor Ball planned for Jan. 11 in Skowhegan
Procceds will benefit the VAVS Programs at the Togus veterans hospital.
Pétanque to be offered indoors at Buker Community Center
AUGUSTA — Mill Park Pétanque Club has recently received permission to play indoors throughout the winter months Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. With recently purchased special indoor pétanque boules, players will be able to throw without marring the hardwood floors of the basketball courts at the Buker Community Center, 22 Armory […]