AUBURN — The Maine Music Society plans to hold auditions for the 2021-22 season on Thursday, Sept. 2. Interested singers should email the new artistic director, Richard Nickerson at [email protected]. Include a brief statement about previous choral experience, if applicable. No experience is required. Note that society singers must be fully vaccinated. Auditions for the […]
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UMF arts center to kick off 10th anniversary season
The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus plans to kick off its 10th anniversary season with two art exhibition openings and a celebration of Emery’s 10 years of fostering community and the arts. Shown is “Incoming” by Ellis Johnson Contributed photo FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center, located […]
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Almost Alumni program at UMF helps former students complete their dreams of a college degree
To help individuals still earn their degree, Ashley Montgomery, assistant dean at the University of Maine at Farmington, has created Almost Alumni. This UMF outreach program seeks to connect with students who had been close to completing their undergraduate studies and assist them on a case-by-case basis, according to a news release from the university. […]
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Common Ground fairgoers asked to buy tickets in advance
Tickets for the 45th annual Common Ground Country Fair are on sale. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association event is scheduled to take place Sept. 24-26 in Unity. “We are looking forward to supporting a safe and healthy event in person this year,” said April Boucher, the fair’s director, according to a news release […]
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Futsal court added on Union Street in Auburn
The City of Auburn will soon have a new futsal court in Union Street Park. The city was the recipient of a MUSCO Mini-Pitch System Grant, presented in partnership with U.S. Soccer Foundation, which — along with CIP funding and donations from community partners – is making it possible for Auburn to install the city’s […]
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Cardillo Scholarship recipients, campership grants announced
The Maine Community Foundation recently announces $37,980 in awards from the Daniel Cardillo Charitable Fund, which supports young people pursuing their artistic, academic, athletic, and vocational or life’s passion outside of the traditional school environment. This year the fund also made grants to five Maine youth programs. The nine students from across Maine received support […]
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UMaine Extension hosts weed management workshop
BRUNSWICK — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a free workshop and demonstration about mechanical weed management from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Crystal Springs Farm, 277 Pleasant Hill Road, in Brunswick. The workshop will include a tour of no-till tomato plantings, discussion about best practices for mechanical weed […]
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Farm coaching workshop available
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to present an online workshop for agricultural service providers and farmers interested in offering a farm coaching program at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15. “Supporting Farms with Farm Coaching” will introduce the farm coaching model using the guide, “Farm Coaching to Support Farm-Team Communication.” Resources found on the […]
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Foster Grandparent Program gears up for school year
Volunteer role models mentor Maine youngsters to support K-12 success.
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Wormell earns Eagle Scout status
Peter Wormell- 12072321870 Patti Wormell- 12079926667 Submitted by Chuck Mahaleris, Kennebec Valley District Vice Chair Micah Wormell of Manchester joined the ranks of Eagle Scouts during a ceremony held at the Hope Baptist Church in Manchester. The ceremony was held Aug. 14 with Wormell’s former Scoutmasters Samantha Doody-Remington and Randy Hooper presiding according to a […]