The nationwide event celebrates of the work and philosophy of the Olmsted firm over the past 200 years of American park design.
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Jubilarian Mass honors Maine priests in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — More than 50 Maine priests joined parishioners at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Sept. 24 to celebrate the priesthood as well as the ordination anniversaries of many priests. The annual Jubilarian Mass honors priests celebrating special anniversaries since their ordination to the priesthood, particularly those commemorating 25 or 50 years as a priest. The […]
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UMaine Extension offers fermentation workshop Oct. 12
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a webinar on preserving foods using fermentation at noon Tuesday, Oct. 12. “Preserving the Maine Harvest: Fermenting Vegetables” will feature an exploration of the science of fermentation, a discussion and demonstration of the basic steps of making sauerkraut, and tips for success in an interactive […]
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Bath arts center calls for photography submissions
BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center seeks submissions from photographers in the Midcoast region. There is a $5 entry fee for each piece submitted. CCAC members will be given a rebate in the form of a Chocolate Church Gift Certificate for up to five submissions for $25. All submissions must be received by 11:59 […]
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Kennebec Estuary Land Trust launches partnership with Ag Allies
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and the Ag Allies grassland bird conservation program are working together to protect Maine’s grassland birds, one field at a time. “Given the conservation needs of our grassland birds, owners and managers of fields with even one or two nesting pairs can make a significant difference by preserving […]
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St. Hildegard Food Pantry recognizes recipe challenge winners
A Wells summer visitor placed first, and a Rumford resident placed second.
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Center to offer college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning, for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning, virtual: • Wednesday, Oct. 13, at noon; • Friday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m.; • Monday, Oct. 18, at 9 a.m.; […]
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Camden library to host talk on ‘Black History of Maine’
Retired journalist and genealogist Bob Greene is scheduled to give an online talk about “Black History of Maine” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, hosted by Camden Public Library. The free online program is part of the library’s month-long “Discover History” series. It is frequently said that Maine is the whitest state in America, according […]
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UMaine Extension to host webinar on growing garlic
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer a webinar for home gardeners about growing garlic from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. “Growing Great Garlic in Maine” topics will include variety choice, when to plant, scape removal, disease management and when to harvest and store garlic. Dave Fuller, UMaine Extension […]
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Rally for Norlands: Civil War Living History Weekend
LIVERMORE — Step into the past and experience the sights and sounds of the Civil War Era. Hands-on history activities planned for all ages during two days of living history fun at the Norlands. The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore, at 290 Norlands Road, plans to host its Civil War Living History Weekend on […]