ORONO — Maine Impact Week, an annual showcase of the research, creativity and public service from the University of Maine community, returns with free virtual events throughout the week of April 12. The series of online programs — to be viewed daily from Monday through Friday, April 12-16, on the Maine Impact Week website umaine.edu/impactweek […]
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South Paris theater receives multiple grants
SOUTH PARIS – Celebration Barn, Maine’s international center for physical theater training, creation and performance, has been awarded multiple grants, propelling the organization into a vibrant 2021 season. The Onion Foundation recently awarded the nonprofit $15,000 for general operating support and an additional $7,500 for addressing new and changing needs resulting from the pandemic. In […]
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Spring hours at Carrabassett Valley library
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Spring Hours for the Carrabassett Valley Public Library will be10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturdays starting Tuesday, April 13, lasting through June 12. The library is open for inside visits; appointments are recommended so we stay within CDC gathering limits. Curbside service is […]
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Results from COVID-related workshops to be shared
ORONO — Two Maine music therapists and a Maine-based theater producer and director will present the results of their pandemic-related workshops at 7 p.m. on April 16 and April 23 on Zoom. The presentations will be made as part of the Jack Pine Project, a community arts endeavor organized by the Maine Folklife Center, Maine […]
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Sirois named Monmouth Academy student of month
Mya Sirois, class of 2021, has been named Monmouth Academy March Student of the Month. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, drama, outing club, and the varsity soccer, basketball, and track and field teams. In presenting this award, Sarah Simpson, Monmouth Academy French teacher, remarked that “Mya […]
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Winthrop Middle School posts honor roll
Students are recognized for academic achievement for the second trimester.
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UMaine tuition raffle deadline soon
ORONO — Four weeks remain to enter for a chance to win a year’s worth of in-state tuition at the University of Maine for yourself, a family member or friend, or perhaps a student in need. The UMaine Alumni Association will pay at least $9,000 to cover the prize recipient’s tuition at UMaine in Orono […]
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Aububon, library, to host talk on horseshoe crabs ecology
Mid-Coast Audubon and Camden Public Library will cohost a free online Zoom presentation on the ecology of horseshoe crabs in the Great Salt Bay on at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 15. To register for the event, email Julia Pierce at [email protected] to request the Zoom login information. The Great Salt Bay in Damariscotta hosts one […]
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Organic certification application period open
UNITY — MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association) Certification Services is accepting applications for organic certification from crop and livestock producers until June 1. Adult use and medical cannabis producers interested in certification can apply to the MOFGA Certified Clean Cannabis program through June 30. Application materials and supporting documents can be downloaded at […]
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Masonic takeout-pickup supper planned
Reservations for meals must be made before 5 p.m. Thursday, April 15.