The University of Maine at Farmington plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the UMF Fitness & Recreation Center with a Tri-fecta of outdoor events on Saturday, April 30. Events include canoe/kayak, mountain bike and running races, followed by a reception on campus, according to a news release from the university. Registration for all events […]
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Turner to celebrate Earth Day
Nezinscot Farm and Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District plan to celebrate Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center, 69 River Road Building C in Turner. The free event includes mushroom walks, children’s activities, herbal foot soaks, discussions on herbalism and beekeeping, and participate […]
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Lewiston library, schools place new Storywalk panels
The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with Lewiston Public Schools, recently placed 20 permanent Storywalk panels on the McMahon Nature Trail behind McMahon Elementary School. The trail, at 151 North Temple St. in Lewiston, is accessible to the public off that street and from behind the school when it is closed. This project was made […]
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Norway center to host Earth Day weekend
The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy plans to host its 2030 Vision Climate Convergence from Friday through Sunday, April 22-24. The event is to be held in downtown Norway, under tents at the recreation park on Cottage Street. This year’s convergence, themed Collective Power for Climate Justice, aims to continue to build momentum for climate […]
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Earth Day program on PFAS to be held in Poland
POLAND — An Earth Day program is planned for 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 at Excelsior Grange, 446 Harris Hill Road. The topic will be “forever chemicals” or PFAS. Sludge from sewerage plants was widely spread throughout Maine including Poland starting in the 1980s, according to a program event news release. Unknown at the time, […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in May
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, May 2, 9 and 10 a.m. • Tuesday, May 3, 6 and 7 p.m. • Wednesday, May 4, 9 and 10 […]
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Earth Day volunteer cleanup set for Farmington
FARMINGTON — Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup is set for Friday, April 22, starting from the Pierce House lawn, 204 Main St. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Pierce House Lawn, 204 Main St., anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to spring clean the town. Prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded in the […]
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Auburn student receives Edward Little High Principal’s Award
William Cooper Dunn of Auburn, a senior at Edward Little High School, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Scott Annear. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Dunn, Annear, and other […]
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Wild Seed Project lecturer to share gardening tips for habitat, pollinators
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust plans to welcome Anna Fialkoff, program manager at The Wild Seeds Project, for a lecture on gardening for habitat and pollinators. The virtual lecture will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 21, and will detail garden management practices that best promote local wildlife. Participants are encouraged to ask questions […]
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Coalition to hold walk-in vaccine clinic in Rangeley
Healthy Community Coalition plans to host a COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at Rangeley Health & Wellness at 25 Dallas Hill Road. The clinic will take place on the ground floor of the center, according to a news release from the Farmington-based coalition. Adults are eligible to […]