FARMINGTON — Vietnam and America: History and Legacy with Thomas Kane via Zoom. $45. Starts Apr. 6 – May 18, 2021. Tuesday from 5 – 7 p.m., on Zoom. America’s war in Vietnam was a catastrophe for many countries which continues to shape the political world we live in. Despite its importance, it remains frequently […]
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Library reopening by appointment
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Library will be opening its doors again by appointment starting on Tuesday, March 2. In-building and curbside appointments can be made from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays. It will be allowing two households into the library at a time, one in the children’s area and […]
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Extension compost webinars start March 11
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a three-webinar series about compost issues in agriculture and waste management from noon–1 p.m. March 11, March 23 and March 30. This compost webinar series first examines the organic certification process for compost usage with Caleb Goossen, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) organic crop and […]
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Journalism scholarships available
REGION — The Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund and the Agnes Freyer Gibbs Scholarship Fund seek applications from Maine students. The Gannett Scholarship provides renewable support for students majoring in journalism or a field reasonably related, including print, broadcast, or electronic media. The fund helps pay tuition to attend an undergraduate, graduate, trade, or […]
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Suppers JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post #3335 at 64 Jewell St. in Jay. Friday take out supper for Feb. 26. Served at 5 p.m. Veggie lasagna w/ a side Caesar salad. Garlic bread and cheesecake squares for dessert, just $9. Call Janice early at 897-2122 to reserve your meal. EAST DIXFIELD — Hall […]
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Virtual theatrical inspired by late Rep. John Lewis opens
FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington students, faculty and staff came together this past October to create their regular fall theatrical production in an anything but regular year. However, UMF cast and crew members, most of them students, were committed to creating a meaningful and thought-provoking production, in accordance with CDC guidelines, that the […]
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Extension offers 4-H virtual science cafés
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer virtual science cafés for teens in grades 7–12 from 4–4:45 p.m. each Tuesday beginning March 2. Maine 4-H Virtual Science Cafés will feature informal sessions with University of Maine scientists discussing their research and what led them to their work. Chat with a UMaine scientist, […]
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Pet of the week
The Franklin County Animal Shelter has announced the Pets of the Week. The shelter is doing their part to control the spread of COVID-19 and will be closed to walk-ins and limiting community contact until further notice. They will continue offering adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638. The shelter is located at 550 […]
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FMH recognized for tobacco-free achievements
FARMINGTON — The annual Gold Star Standards of Excellence Hospital and Healthcare Organization Program Awardees have been announced for 2020. The program of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence’s Breathe Easy Initiative recognized thirty-three hospitals, five healthcare organizations and five individual Gold Star Champions for efforts to address tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure. Celebrated […]
