Actor Gabriel Byrne plans to make a rare Maine public appearance at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., to raise money for domestic abuse awareness. “An evening with Gabriel Byrne” will feature a screening of Byrne’s 1995 film “The Usual Suspects” followed by a live question and answer […]
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Gardening webinar series set for March, April
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer a series of gardening webinars that will offer information, practical knowledge and insights for gardeners of all levels. The webinars will focus on the backyard growing of food in Maine, including cranberries, blueberries, and potatoes, and will feature expert speakers from UMaine Extension. […]
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About $600K available to state growers to pursue innovation
The deadline for grant proposals of up to $100K per project is Monday, March 18.
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UMaine Farmington students explore climate change
FARMINGTON — Climate change and excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere pose a threat in Maine and around the world. Undergraduate student researchers at the University of Maine at Farmington and their faculty mentor, Doug Reusch, professor of Geology, have found a possible way to minimize it — deep in the ocean, according to a […]
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YWCA Central Maine’s Women of Achievement Awards set for March 10
The YWCA Central Maine’s Women of Achievement Awards ceremony is set from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza. Four distinguished women from Androscoggin County and the greater state will be honored. The event will be emceed by Lori Voornas, deejay with WHOM […]
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Literacy Volunteers seeks children’s book donations for Franklin, Somerset counties
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties is seeking children’s books donations until Sunday, March 31. Clean contemporary picture books and board books of all genres in good condition, with no markings, tears or mildew, can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday at the Arthur D. Ingalls Center, 144 High […]
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New England Alzheimer’s association to host virtual conference March 1, 2
Maine residents are invited to a free educational conference hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association New England Region. The annual New England Family Conference is set for Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2. This virtual event is open to individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, family caregivers and the general public. Live translation in Spanish […]
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Maine high school student guitar competition seeks contestants
Performance videos should be submitted by Friday, March 1.
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Open auditions for ‘Newsies’ set for Rangeley March 2
Auditions for Disney’s “Newsies, the Broadway Musical” are set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. Auditions are open to everyone regardless of past stage experience. Audition forms, music, sides and dancer audition info can be found at rangeleyarts.org under Get Involved. Those who are unable […]
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Maine Drama Festival regionals set for March 8, 9
More than 1,000 students at 69 high schools all across Maine are preparing for the 2024 Maine Drama Festival. On Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9, at eight regional competitions in Brewer, Ellsworth, Fairfield, Freeport, Saco, Skowhegan, South Berwick and Windham, schools are set to present plays ranging from the classics to student-written pieces. […]