ORONO — For Maine farmers who must comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act, or who want to hone their food safety skills, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a two-part online Produce Safety Alliance grower training from 7:45 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 14 and from 8 a.m.-noon Friday, April 15. […]
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University to host talk on ticks, forest management
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk on how forest management practices may affect ticks and tick-borne disease. The talk is scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, March 28. Maine has seen a five-fold increase in the incidence of Lyme disease, which […]
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State museum ‘listening tour’ to stop at Lewiston library
The Lewiston Public Library plans to host the Maine State Museum’s Listening Tour at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, on Zoom. The museum seeks community input to find the stories and broader themes that resonate with and reflect the many voices, interests and identities of the people of Maine. There will be a series of […]
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Hartman Awards to be presented at UMaine
ORONO — The 2022 Maryann Hartman Awards, recognizing the inspirational achievements of Maine women, are scheduled to be presented during a free public ceremony and reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Buchanan Alumni House at the University of Maine, 160 College Ave. Honorees include community leader and certified nursing assistant ZamZam Mohamud of […]
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Maine Maple Sunday Weekend set for March 26, 27
The 39th Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is set for March 26 and 27. Sugarhouses across the state plan to welcome visitors for a day (or two, as many of them offer events for the full weekend) of maple-tasting, games, sugarbush tours, music, plenty of sweet treats and more. “This event is an excellent way to […]
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Chamber choir to chant prayer, meditations at Lewiston church
The Psalterium Institute Chamber Choir, under the direction of Leon Griesbach, plans to offer sung vespers (evening prayer) and choral meditations for Passiontide and the Sacred Triduum in both Lewiston and Yarmouth during Lent, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The presentations will take place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, […]
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Auburn church honors healthcare heroes
Members of the United Methodist Church of Auburn visited Central Maine Healthcare team members on March 10 to show their appreciation for their work throughout the pandemic and talk to them about the vaccine fundraising effort they helped inspire, according to a news release from Central Maine Healthcare in Lewiston. For their Lenten Offering project, […]
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Lewiston to hold grand opening of high school’s expansion
The grand opening celebration of the Lewiston High School renovations and new two-story wing is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at 156 East Ave., with a storm date of March 31. All Lewiston residents and other interested people are invited to attend, according to a news release from Building Expansion Committee. A brief […]
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Norway center to host somatic movement session
Erin Grizone, owner and founder of the Good Health is a Habit Wellness Studio in Waterford, plans to offer a free Introduction to Somatic Movement. The event is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Friday, March 25, at the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 59 Winter St. in Norway. Grizone is an Essential Somatics Movement teacher, […]
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YWCA Central Maine to launch Stand Against Racism Challenge
LEWISTON — Previously known as the 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge, the Stand Against Racism Challenge: A Virtual Community of Growth is the same program developed by YWCA and adapted nationwide. The challenge is an opportunity to dive deep into racial equity and social justice. This year, YWCA will be investigating critical race […]