In addition to collection sites, a Live-Drive “Stuff the Cruiser” event is planned for Oct. 23 in Oakland.
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UMF Visiting Writers Series to feature award-winning poet Amy Woolard
The University of Maine at Farmington’s celebrated Visiting Writers Series will present award-winning poet Amy Woolard as the program’s second reader of the season. Woolard will read from her work in a remote live reading at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. The reading will be followed by a question and answer talkback with the poet. […]
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Penobscot Job Corps virtual information sessions scheduled
Those interested can view a session on Oct. 21 or Oct. 28.
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College student food, housing insecurity focus of Oct. 23 webinar
The Maine Hunger Dialogue will convene by webinar from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 23, according to a news release from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Orono. With a focus on food and housing insecurities experienced by college students, speakers will address best practices for campuses, discuss the results of a statewide […]
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Virtual 5K run/walk or race walk to be held Oct. 25-Nov. 7
Proceeds will benefit Free ME from Lung Cancer nonprofit’s programs.
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Skowhegan leaf pickup to begin Oct. 19
In town leaf/brush pick up for Skowhegan will begin Monday, Oct. 19, according to a news release from Gregory A. Doore, road commissioner. Scheduled pickups are as follows: Monday, Oct. 19 — streets between North and Madison avenues; Tuesday, Oct. 20 — streets west of Main Street; Wednesday, Oct. 21 — streets west of Madison […]
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River Arts seeks artists work for ‘Artist’s Choice’ show
Deadline for submissions is Oct. 24.
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Food safety plan development for small businesses webinar set
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a workshop for small-scale food producers about compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to a news release from the UMaine extension based in Orono. Intended for small food entrepreneurs, farm market managers and directors of shared-use kitchens, this […]
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Scott Douglas to give Zoom talk Oct. 27 about depression, benefits of running
Douglas is the author of “Running Is My Therapy: Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Fight Depression, Ditch Bad Habits, and Live Happier.”
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UMaine Extension, MOFGA offer webinar on decorating with nature Oct. 21
Using the colors and textures of fall to decorate at home is the focus of a webinar from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association set from noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. “Decorating with Nature for Fall” topics include plants […]