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Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will offer a wide selection of workshops for beginning and aspiring orchardists this season, beginning in early March. These hands-on workshops take place in orchards around the state and are led by experienced professionals. They offer an opportunity to learn a new skill and practice immediately under the direction […]

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Auditions for ‘Doctor Dolittle’ set for Feb. 29 in Topsham

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Midcoast Youth Theater will produce “Doctor Dolittle,” a musical set to open May 14-17 in Crooker Theater at Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Road, in Brunswick. The famous doctor lights up the stage in this magical tale of adventure, unlikely friendships and talking animals. This is the classic tale of love and kindness told through […]

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Basic hand gun training to be offered in April, May in Wilton

February 19, 2020February 13, 2020

Participating students will undergo a four-hour training at the Wilton Fish & Game.

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University Credit Union 2020 scholarship program seeks applications

February 11, 2020February 5, 2020

ORONO — University Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2020 scholarship program. Applications must be received through the UCU website by Friday, May 1, according to a news release from UCU. For a fifth consecutive year, the credit union will award $8,000 in scholarships to undergraduate students from each University of Maine System institution […]

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Tai Chi For Health and Balance to begin Feb. 6 in Fairfield

January 29, 2020January 13, 2020

Spectrum Generations, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, will offer a workshop for adults who are interested in learning how to prevent falls and relieve arthritic pain. Tai Chi for Health and Balance will be offered weekly from 10 to 11 a.m. beginning Thursday, Feb. 6, and running through May 21. Workshops participants will […]

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Albion Public Library’ ‘Let’s Talk About It’ discussion group to begin Feb. 4

January 24, 2020January 8, 2020

The Albion Public Library will host Maine Humanities Council’s book discussion group Let’s Talk About It at 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 4, March 3, April 7, May 5 and June 2. The group will meet at the library at 437 South Third St., in Albion. The series selected is “Invisible New England” and includes the […]

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Maine Arts Commission announce $145,000 in Bicentennial Community Grant awards

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019

The Maine Arts Commission, based in Augusta, has announced the Maine Bicentennial Community Grants to be awarded to organizations and municipalities across the state, according to a news release from the commission. The arts commission administered the grant review process in partnership with the Maine Bicentennial Commission. Out of the 44 grant applications reviewed, the […]

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