Camden Public Library will welcome back ornithologist and acclaimed nature writer Scott Weidensaul at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, for an online presentation about his new book, “A World on the Wing.” Both a New York Times bestseller and “Editor’s Pick,” the book is at once a celebration of global bird migration, an exploration of […]
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Nature writer to discuss wonders of bird migration
Camden Public Library will welcome back ornithologist and acclaimed nature writer Scott Weidensaul at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, for an online presentation about his new book, “A World on the Wing.” Both a New York Times bestseller and “Editor’s Pick,” the book is at once a celebration of global bird migration, an exploration of […]
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Universities to offer supporting pollinators webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension plan to offer a webinar for home gardeners about supporting pollinators and their habitats from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Saturday, May 26. “Supporting Pollinators in Your Landscape” will focus on native pollinators and their habitat needs, with tips for plant selection, […]
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Virtual reading recovery conference set for May 20
ORONO — The Fifth annual Suzanne W. Cole Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Institute will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 20. The conference, which will be conducted virtually via Zoom, will be hosted by the University Training Center for Reading Recovery and Comprehensive Literacy at the University of Maine. In […]
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‘Run for Independence’ accepting registrations
Registration is open for the ninth annual Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence. The Saturday, May 15, virtual event allows runners to choose their own 5K, 10K or 1-mile course, show off their achievement on social media, and celebrate with discounts at local businesses. All funds raised will benefit the pioneering health and wellness initiatives of […]
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Camden writer to give talk about Tuscany
The Camden Public Library plans to host Camden native and food writer Nancy Harmon Jenkins for an online presentation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 18. The presentation is to provide an insider’s look at how Tuscany of the past contrasts with it today. With photographs taken over the years, Jenkins will give an intimate look […]
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Online auction to benefit Lewiston theater
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre plans to take its annual spring auction online at thepublictheatre.org starting Monday, May 10, and ending at midnight, Sunday, May 23. The auction features gift certificates and handcrafted items. The pandemic has devastated live performing making the theater’s fundraising events more important than ever. Bidding online is an ultimate win-win […]
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‘Recipe to Market’ online workshop set for May 14
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, May 14. “Recipe to Market” is a multidisciplinary program with topics including business basics, an overview of the specialty food industry and […]
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Knights plan special Mass to honor Mother’s Day
LEWISTON — In commemoration of the month of May, the Knights of Columbus Prince of Peace Parish plans to host a special Mass at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, 122 Ash St. The parish includes councils from Lewiston, Sabattus, Lisbon and Auburn. “We will celebrate many different […]
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Library to host talk on coping with COVID, building hope
AUBURN — Greg Marley — a licensed clinical social worker and director of Suicide Prevention for NAMI Maine — will present a program, “Coping With COVID, Building Hope,” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, via Zoom. The talk is hosted by Auburn Public Library. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This presentation acknowledges […]