The University of Maine at Farmington is scheduled to host a public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 5, at 274 Front St. for adults. Vaccines are provided at no cost, and Maine residency is no longer required. Adults getting their first shot will be administered the one-shot Johnson […]
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Author to give virtual talk about nature
AUBURN — Teacher, scientist and author Bernd Heinrich plans to join Auburn Public Library virtually for “Fascinating Things I Have Seen: Insights on Nature with Author Bernd Heinrich,” which runs from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 8. Heinrich will share some of the things he’s experienced in nature which he’s found interesting and intriguing. […]
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Rockland theater seeks entries for youth film contest
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre’s second annual Strand Youth Film Fest is an opportunity for young people living in Midcoast Maine and surrounding areas to create and submit their own short films. Entries will be accepted from Tuesday, June 1, through Sept. 30, with awards and a public presentation of the films this fall. Prizes […]
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Union car show returns to fairgrounds
The Union Fairgrounds Car Show is to be held Saturday, June 5, at the fairgrounds on Common Road. The spectator gate will open at 10 a.m., and the rain date is Saturday, June 12. Registration to show or sell will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. with a price of $10 for the car […]
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Damariscotta art gallery plans 2-person show
DAMARISCOTTA — Kathleen Thornton and Linda Healy are to share the spotlight in a two-person show from Thursday, June 3, to June 23 at the River Room at River Arts. The artists are long-time friends, scientists by training and profession, and keen observers of the natural world. The public is invited to meet the artists […]
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Solon workshop to focus on birds, forestry
SOLON — Landowners, foresters and loggers interested in learning how to support Maine’s forest songbirds are invited to attend a “Forestry for Maine Birds” workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 5. The workshop will be held at the Robbins Hill Scenic Area (Old Canada Road), U.S. Route 201, in Solon. In the spring, […]
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Skowhegan family council plans community baby shower
A collection event set for June 4 at the Skowhegan Chamber of Commerce.
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Augusta historical society to open for walk-in research
AUGUSTA — As Maine begins to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kennebec Historical Society plans to open to walk-in research starting Tuesday, June 1. In accordance with the latest state guidance, researchers are welcome to wear a mask, but it is no longer required. The society also encourages anyone to stay home if they […]
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Camden fair to highlight environmental education
CAMDEN — The Stewardship Education Alliance Fair in the Amphitheatre on Atlantic Avenue, hosted by Camden Public Library, is to be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 4. People can meet representatives from 16 local nonprofits that support responsible stewardship of the environment. This family-friendly event will offer activities including a mobile marine […]
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UMaine to offer dog clinic to youths
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer a hands-on program for youth ages 9 to 18 interested in learning more about dogs. The clinic is scheduled to run from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 12, at the University of Maine’s J. Franklin Witter Teaching and Research Center, 160 University Farm […]