Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program has announced the following July activities, according to a news release from Skowhegan Outdoors. Animal Pen Pals: Send a letter to SAORP’s wildlife volunteers. Ask them questions, maybe about their favorite food or where they sleep, or simply tell them about your day. Mail a letter or email a picture […]
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UMaine Extension to host wild blueberry virtual field days in July
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host weekly wild blueberry virtual field days from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday, July 9 through 30, according to a news release from the UMaine Extension office in Orono. Lily Calderwood, an assistant professor of horticulture with UMaine Extension, will begin the series by leading a session about […]
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UMaine Extension 4-H announces summer fun workshops
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer more than 50 summer learning activities throughout July and August for all youth ages 5 to 18, according to a news release from the UMaine Extension office in Orono. UMaine Extension 4-H staff and volunteers will offer a wide variety of experiential learning workshops both online and […]
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Winthrop Maine Historical Society to host Carl Swanson July 9
Winthrop Maine Historical Society to host Carl Swanson from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9, via Zoom. A business meeting will follow, according to a news release from the society. Swanson’s talk about “The History of the Winthrop Historical Society, Part II” will continue on from where Part I left off at his talk […]
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Grassland birds, migration, climate change lecture via Zoom set for July 9
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust in Bath invites the public to join them virtually at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 9, to discuss the dynamic relationship between climate change, the migration of songbirds, and shifts in the practices of hay farmers. KELT Land and Development Coordinator Maeve McGowan and the University of New England’s Dr. Noah […]
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First artist selected for Kennebec on Fire public art project
Sculpture by Norridgewock’s Steve Anderson will be installed in the Kennebec River in Skowhegan.
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Virtual Tai Chi for Health and Balance to be held through Zoom
The workshop will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 7 through Aug. 27.
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Camping no minimum night stay to begin July 1
AUGUSTA — Beginning July 1, customers can make a reservation at the 12 State Park Campgrounds without any minimum night stay limits. This is an added customer service allowing campers to book a single Friday or Saturday night for reservations between July 1 and the end of the camping season, according to a news release […]
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UMaine Extension food preservation webinars planned in July
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer new webinars in its Preserving the Harvest series, with quick-pack cucumber pickles from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Other topics for July include fermented cucumber pickles, canning and freezing green beans, and freezing Maine seafood, according to a news release from the UMaine Extension in Orono. […]
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Wayne Community Church Auction online July 10 through 17
Auction proceeds will benefit missions of the church and community programs.