New Ventures Maine has opened registration for a free, 90-minute online workshop designed for women to explore high-wage careers within the construction trades in Maine. Connecting Women to Construction Careers is scheduled to be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4. This is an opportunity to learn about low-cost or no-cost training programs […]
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Health network announces May workshops
Free workshops are available to help with diabetes, chronic conditions, and falls prevention/balance.
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Lincoln County senate primary candidate forum set for April 26
DAMARISCOTTA — Democratic primary candidates for Maine Senate District 13 plans to participate in a forum hosted by the Lincoln County Democratic Committee at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at Great Salt Bay Community School, 559 Main St. The event, which will also be livestreamed, will offer voters an opportunity to hear from candidates David […]
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Camden library children’s book week to begin May 2
The Camden Public Library plans to celebrate Children’s Book Week from Monday to Sunday, May 2-8. Every weekday, Children’s Librarian Amy Hand will portray a different children’s book character; young readers are encouraged to tune in online or stop in for a visit to see what character it will be, according to a news release […]
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New Ventures Maine offers tuition-free classes
New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for May that are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. Classes include: Grow Your Business Online: Self-paced; complete by May 31. Gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create […]
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Landscape design webinar set for April 29
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar for home gardeners about designing welcoming landscapes from noon to 1:15 p.m. Friday, April 29. “Designing Welcoming Landscapes” will offer an overview of questions and considerations when evaluating a garden space, with specific examples of ways to make landscapes more fun, comfortable and […]
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Camden library talk covers Maine’s economic connections to slavery
The Camden Public Library plans to host Luke Gates-Milardo, education and community engagement specialist at Maine Maritime Museum, for an online presentation of “Maine’s Economic Connections to Slavery.” This talk, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28, is the final program in the library’s “Maritime Month” series, according to a news release from the library. […]
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Union library to host ancestry tutorial April 27
“Ancestry Part I,” a tutorial with BJ Jamieson from Maine State Library, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, via Zoom, hosted by Vose Library’s Vose or Virtual Wednesday Series. This program is the second of a six-week Tech Tutorial series offered by the Union library. Closed captioning will be available. To receive a […]
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Democracy Maine organizes local action workshops
When it comes to running for office, creating sustainable change, or overcoming challenges within communities, large barriers can hinder progress, according to Democracy Maine. The grassroots partnership has designed a three-part virtual series to address these roadblocks and give everyday Mainers the tools they need to empower themselves and their towns. These educational workshops, scheduled […]
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Wild Seed Project lecturer to share gardening tips for habitat, pollinators
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust plans to welcome Anna Fialkoff, program manager at The Wild Seeds Project, for a lecture on gardening for habitat and pollinators. The virtual lecture will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 21, and will detail garden management practices that best promote local wildlife. Participants are encouraged to ask questions […]