GrowSmart Maine plans to hold its 2021 summit from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4. In a continuation of last year’s summit model, the summit will be anchored in-person in Biddeford with satellite locations in Bangor, Calais, Caribou, Machias, and Sidney, Rangeley and Rumford. For those who prefer, the summit will also be […]
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Writers series to host ‘Flight of the Diamond Smugglers’ author
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is set to present award-winning writer Matthew Gavin Frank as the program’s third reader of the season. Frank will read from his work at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in the Theodora J. Kalikow Education Center Lobby at 186 High St. The reading is […]
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Listing of All Saints’ Day Masses in Maine available
PORTLAND — A listing of All Saints’ Day Masses at Maine churches for Monday, Nov. 1, is available at portlanddiocese.org, including a Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley at 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. All Saints’ Day is traditionally a holy day of obligation. In 2021, however, the obligation […]
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Maine Women’s Hall of Fame opens nominations for honorees
The Maine Women’s Hall of Fame seeks nominations from organizations, businesses, or individuals of women whose achievements have had a significant statewide impact, significantly improved the lives of women in Maine, and made a contribution that has an enduring value for women. Complete nomination details, criteria, and requirements are available online at mwhof.wufoo.com. The deadline […]
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Maine Masons to help fund travel for Special Olympics athletes
Special Olympics Maine is competing in 2022 USA Games in Orlando.
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Applications for Topsham ‘Joy of Art’ exhibit available Nov. 13
The Topsham exhibit will be on view Jan. 17 through Feb. 12.
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to host nationwide virtual walk
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America plans to hold a nationwide virtual Alzheimer’s walk, which kicks off Saturday, Oct. 30, and runs throughout November, which is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Individuals can get involved in the virtual walk by visiting afawalk.com or calling AFA at 866-232-8484. “This virtual walk allows individuals across the country to come together […]
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Maine International Film Festival seeks submissions
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center has opened submissions for the annual Maine International Film Festival. The festival is scheduled for July 8-17, 2022, and is to be hosted at Railroad Square Cinema, the Waterville Opera House and online. The festival was founded in Waterville in 1998. Festival organizers are planning for a full-sized event, […]
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UMaine Extension 4-H to launch space challenge Nov. 15
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is participating in the 2021 National 4-H STEM Challenge with a new four-session club. 4-H Galactic Quest is scheduled meet virtually Mondays at 4 p.m. Nov. 15, 22, 29 and Dec. 6. Designed by Clemson University, the hands-on challenge focuses on space exploration, including the history of […]
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State wildlife agency seeks feedback on strategic plan
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is soliciting input on the draft 2021-2035 Fisheries and Hatcheries Division Strategic Management Plan. This document represents the culmination of several years of planning, coordination and public engagement centered around three key objectives: • To raise public awareness of the organization, operation and future management goals of […]