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Mitchell Center to host talk on history of Maine’s rivers Oct. 23

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023

The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Maine’s Rivers: Subsistence to Sewers to Sustainability over Five centuries” at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23. In this talk, Lloyd Irland will discuss a series of distinct periods in the history of Maine’ rivers spanning five […]

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Maine Woodland Owners talk to cover next generation Oct. 18

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023

Maine Woodland Owners plans to host an online program geared for property owners in Maine who are new to managing their woodlands, often called “next generation woodland owners.” Maine Forest Service District Forester Lauren Ouellette will present “You Have Woods … Now What?” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, as part of Maine Woodland Owners’ […]

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Camden library to host hybrid talk by eco-historian Oct. 24

October 17, 2023October 9, 2023

As a part of Discover History Month, the Camden Public Library plans to host eco-historian, researcher and author Kerry Hardy for his presentation, “River of History: Public History of the Hudson/Mahicannituck.” The talk, also offered via Zoom, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the 55 Main St. library. Hardy’s talk will […]

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Online 4-H weaving club helps youth get creative

October 15, 2023October 4, 2023

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer an online Weaving SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club for youth interested in learning about the world of fiber and textiles and expanding their creative skills. The club will meet at 4 p.m. on Oct. 24 and 26 and Nov. 2, 14 and 16. Geared toward […]

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Online workshop about growing small fruit on farms to begin Oct. 17

October 12, 2023October 11, 2023

Registration is required by Friday, Oct. 13.

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Center to host hybrid talk on lake association deliberations Oct. 16

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023

ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a talk, “’Productive Disagreement’ at the Lake: The Role of Deliberation in Lake Associations” at 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16. All talks in the Mitchell Center’s Sustainability Talks series are free and offered both […]

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Bath trust plans 2 events about invasive jumping worms in October

October 10, 2023October 4, 2023

BATH — Kennebec Estuary Land Trust plans to offer a free Zoom lecture at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, to learn about jumping worms and how to identify them in one’s garden. Jumping worms, also known as Snake Worms, are an invasive species that can impact local gardens and ecosystem by rapidly changing soil composition […]