University of Maine at Farmington students, faculty and staff look to brighten the holiday season for children and families in the greater Farmington area. Multiple charitable giving opportunities are being sponsored by the university and area non-profit organizations to help members of the community have a warmer and happier holiday. In its 18th year, the […]
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Auburn’s ‘Christmas in the Park’ will ring in the holidays Saturday
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be just one of the many attractions as the city lights up for the holidays.
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay to feature marine geologist Dec. 13
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s third presentation of its 27th annual Winter Speaker Series, “The Geologic History of Merrymeeting Bay,” will feature Dr. Joe Kelley, marine geologist. This event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. Winter Speaker Series presentations are held via Zoom and are accessible at the top of fomb.org. While Merrymeeting Bay […]
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Ag department accepting online applications for farm loans
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers. More than 26,000 customers who submit a Direct Loan application each year can now use an online, interactive, guided application that is paperless and provides helpful features including an electronic signature option, the ability to attach supporting documents such […]
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Jolly Good Night set for Farmington Dec. 8
FARMINGTON — The second annual Jolly Good Night is set for Friday, Dec. 8, put on by the Downtown Farmington Business Association, the Greater Franklin Food Council, the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area, with help from the Teachers Lounge Mafia. Holiday shoppers can take advantage of after-work hours with downtown businesses staying open until […]
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Wayne seeks nominations for new town advisory committees
The Wayne Select Board is seeking Wayne residents to serve on three new town advisory committees. Depending on the number of people who volunteer, and their qualifications and experience, the Select Board may have to choose between applicants for committee membership. All residents’ input and ideas are welcome. A member of the Select Board will […]
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Volunteer bakers sought for cookie walk
Volunteer bakers are sought for The Winthrop Maine Historical Society Cookie Walk. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Dec. 16, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Drop off of cookies is requested between 10 a.m. and 6 […]
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Ag department makes change to 2 disaster assistance programs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has waived certain notice of loss requirements for 2023 for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish and Livestock Indemnity Program. To streamline assistance to support access to critical 2023 natural disaster recovery assistance, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is waiving the requirement to submit ELAP or […]
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Biomedical science, engineering symposium rescheduled for March
A specific schedule will be finalized in the coming weeks.
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Join Rangeley neighbors in caroling at Walk to Bethlehem event Dec. 10
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will present the 43rd annual Walk to Bethlehem on Sunday, Dec. 10. Join friends and neighbors caroling through the snowy streets followed by a family oriented Christmas presentation of music and drama highlighting the talent of local young people. The event ends with a traditional nativity pageant where a […]