The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a new series of monthly webinars about preserving Maine foods at noon starting Thursday, June 16. Common Home Food Preservation Ingredients and Equipment topics include recommended equipment and ingredients for canning and freezing, as well as how to resolve common problems. UMaine Extension instructors will lead each […]
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University sets Field Days at Tidewater Farm for June 16
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension Field Days at Tidewater Farm, located at 28 Route 4, is scheduled for 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16. The event will feature hands-on demonstrations with UMaine Extension Staff and Master Gardener Volunteers starting at 5:30 p.m., and include such topics as dividing perennials and irrigation for vegetable gardens. […]
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Center to kick off line dance lessons June 16 at Lewiston’s Riverfront
LEWISTON — People can learn to line dance with the staff at the Franco Entertainment Center on the Riverfront on Thursdays, June 16 and 30. Jake Hodgkin, production manager at the center, will teach how to “do the moves” for the most popular line dances, which may include the Macarena, Stayin’ Alive, Y.M.C.A., September, Wobble, […]
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Lewiston student makes Mennonite University dean’s list
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Madison LaFlamme of Lewiston recently earned 2022 spring dean’s list honors from Eastern Mennonite University.
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Waterford church to resume Climate Conversations sessions June 16
WATERFORD — Sue Inches is set to return to speak during a session of Climate Conversations. She plans to discuss “Bridging the Left and the Right: How to Communicate Across the Ideological Divide” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, at the Wilkins House on Plummer Hill Road, next door to the Waterford […]
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Wilton lodge to host pickup/takeout supper June 18
Wilton Masonic Lodge 156 plans to host a pickup/takeout roast pork loin supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for those younger than 12. Home deliveries are available in the Wilton and […]
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Wilton conservancy to hold annual meeting June 15
WILTON — Foothills Land Conservancy plans to hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Academy Hill School cafeteria, 585 Depot St. The business meeting and election of officers and board members will be conducted followed by a presentation by Dr. Julia Daly, associate professor of geology at the University of […]
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Foundation raises $150K at Miles for Mills 5K
BRUNSWICK — Memorial Day is a somber and special occasion at the Travis Mills Foundation, recognized annually by the Miles for Mills 5K to remember all those who lost their lives while in service to this country and to also celebrate coming together for the nation’s recalibrated veterans. More than 1,000 runners and walkers came […]
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Winthrop resident, Kents Hill School senior earns $5K scholarship
Jackson Melendy of Winthrop, a senior at Kents Hill School in Readfield, was awarded a Mainely Character Scholarship for $5,000. These are awarded annually to Maine high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary concern for others, responsibility, integrity and courage. Jackson was selected from 375 scholarship applicants statewide; his scholarship is sponsored by Market Decisions in […]
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Ag department to allow producers to request voluntary contract termination
Additional flexibilities have been announced to help address threats to global food security.