WINSLOW — To offer their congratulations and gratitude, parishioners in Winslow and Waterville and community members will gather together to wish well their priest Fr. Patrick Finn as he prepares for his new assignment in the Diocese of Portland, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. A drive-thru goodbye party […]
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Glenn Adams to give Kennebec Historical Society’s July 22 Facebook live ‘Stories of the State House’ presentation
Former State House reporter Glenn Adams will share stories and history of the state’s capitol at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, as part of the Kennebec Historical Society’s July Facebook live presentation, “Stories of the State House.” He’ll talk about recent governors as well as figures who’ve loomed large in Maine and the nation’s history […]
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Master Naturalist Jan Collins to give webinar about bats
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy will host a live webinar about bats in Maine conducted by Jan Collins, Maine Master Naturalist, at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 23. This free event is great for naturalists 10 and older, according to a news release from the membership-supported land trusts based in Bath. Collins is […]
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Merrymeeting Arts Center to offer online felted animal crafts beginning July 20
BOWDOINHAM — Merrymeeting Arts Center will hold a first in a series of felted animal crafts with local Bowdoinham artist, Isabel Stearns from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, July 20, online. Participants can make a woodland owl to use as an ornament, decoration or gift. Stearns will host this live Zoom meeting where she will […]
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Pottery Studio summer classes offered
Classes of four will be held at Merrymeeting Arts Center in Bowdoinham.
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Public Theatre seeks creative kids for virtual classes July 21 through Aug. 4
The Public Theatre is offering pay-what-you-can virtual theater classes for children ages 9-12 and 13-17. The theatre’s newest program, Virtual PLAYground, puts fun in learning the fundamentals of theater. Taught on Zoom by a staff of theatre professionals, the program provides a fun and challenging experience along with a nurturing environment to help children feel […]
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Choosing native plants for pollinators webinar set for July 20
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about selecting native plants for a pollinator-friendly garden from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, July 20, according to a news release from the UMaine Extension office based in Orono. Choosing Native Plants for Pollinators can inform participants about how to select native plants for pollinators and […]
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USDA announces flexibilities for producers filing ‘Notice of Loss’ for failed, prevented planted acres
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C., is providing additional flexibilities for producers to file on acres with failed crops or crops that were prevented from planting because of extreme weather events. USDA’s Farm Service Agency is adding these flexibilities for Notice of Loss on both insured and uninsured crops to enable service centers […]
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Lithgow Library to offer virtual events during Summer Reading Program
Events planned July 16, 23 and 30, and Thursdays in August.
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River Arts unveils new gallery with debut show July 15
River Arts will launch the debut show of its new gallery on Wednesday, July 15, at 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta. This premier “Members’ Show” presents original works by 157 artists who have contributed artwork from towns all over the state of Maine, according to a news release from the new gallery. A record-breaking number […]