ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer an online workshop about best practices for winter care of equines from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1. Workshop topics include winter health issues and options for fresh water, as well as mud management around the farmstead. The workshop will be led by Donna […]
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Treat Memorial Library plans online story time
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library plans to hold Online Story Time on its Facebook page at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday, starting Feb. 9. A special Valentine’s Story Time is planned. For those interested, take-home Valentine craft kits will be available at the library, located at 56 Main St. Livermore Falls. Library staff will share […]
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Universities offer webinar on extending growing season
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension plan to offer a webinar for home gardeners about how to extend the growing season. The session is scheduled for 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7. “Extending the Gardening Season in New England” includes season-extension strategies ranging from targeted use […]
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Photographer explores connections between Africa, Diaspora
ROCKPORT — Photographer and multimedia artist Delphine Fawundu plans to share her latest works exploring connections between Africa and the Diaspora in an online lecture, “Tales and Textiles,” at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. This talk is part of the Alumni Lecture Series, a weekly online series offered by Maine Media Workshops + College that […]
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Carrabassett Valley hall of fame committee announces class of 2022
The Maine Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Selection Committee has named seven individuals to be inducted into the Maine Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame at the 20th annual Maine Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame celebration scheduled for Nov. 5 at Sugarloaf. The Maine Ski Hall of Fame is a program of the […]
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Aroma Joe’s marks Veterans Day with free coffee for all US vets
SOUTH PORTLAND — Aroma Joe’s is observing Veterans Day with a free 24 oz. drink for all veterans. “Giving back to the community is a critical part of Aroma Joe’s mission and we are honored to have the opportunity to honor U.S. Veterans with a free cup of coffee,” said Carrie Riley, Chief Marketing Officer, […]
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UMaine Extension to offer maple syrup workshop for beginners
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer an in-person maple syrup production workshop for beginners from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. The class first meets at Shaw Brothers Construction Company, 341 Mosher Road in Gorham, and finishes at Nash Valley Farm, 79 Nash Road in Windham. The snow date […]
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Mainely Character welcomes scholarship applications
PORTLAND — Mainely Character is accepting applications for scholarships for Maine high school seniors graduating in 2022 and planning to attend a post-secondary school. Mainely Character, which plans to award at least 10 $5,000 scholarships, has been awarding them to students of character since 2001, according to the all-volunteer organization. Each year, more than 200 […]
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Winthrop Middle School posts honor roll
Winthrop Middle School has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High Honors Grade 6: Kaydence Allarie, Landon Arsenault, Isabella Baehr, Destiny Beaudoin, Patience Beaudoin, Amelia Betts, Elise Bilodeau, Gabriella Chase, Caitlyn Dahl, Haven Desrosiers, Samuel Drown, Gracelyn Folsom, Wyatt Grant, Callen Harradon, Spencer Harris, […]
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Foundation to accept applications for grant program
PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation plans soon to accept applications for its 2022 Direct Services Grant Program. This year’s application period is scheduled to open Tuesday, Feb. 1, and close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. Foundation staff will hold a virtual information session at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, to take questions […]