Girl Scouts of Maine plans to host its annual Transforming Leadership Conference from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. The event will be held at the University of Maine at Orono. The exact event location will be shared with participants after registering online to ensure the safety of the Girl Scouts. This opportunity […]
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Literacy Volunteers celebrates ‘Hometown Heroes’
Modern Woodmen of America celebrated the literacy work of Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties, and honored “Hometown Heroes” Elizabeth Cooke, Maggie Davis, Greta Espeaignnette, Claire Levesque, and Aishah Wolfstone, at a MWA members meeting Sept. 19 at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay. The five Literacy Volunteers tutors were celebrated as a team […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
An Essentials of College Planning virtual session is set for 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30.
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Mitchell Center to host talk on history of Maine’s rivers Oct. 23
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Maine’s Rivers: Subsistence to Sewers to Sustainability over Five centuries” at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23. In this talk, Lloyd Irland will discuss a series of distinct periods in the history of Maine’ rivers spanning five […]
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UMaine Farmington to host lecture on life science economy Oct. 25
The University of Maine at Farmington Public Forum series is set to present a lecture by biology professor Timothy Breton, “Making waves with big ideas on science education and research in western Maine.” In this talk, Breton will discuss growing the life science economy in Maine and the National Science Foundation grants that he recently […]
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WinterKids License to Chill Celebration set for Portland Nov. 9
WinterKids plans to hold its 12th annual License to Chill Celebration, presented by Mt. Abram Ski Resort & Bike Park, from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. This year’s event will be at a new venue, Après at 148 Anderson St. in Portland. The celebration has become a cornerstone of Maine’s winter social calendar, drawing […]
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WinterKids opens application window for 2024 winter games
The application is open until Monday, Oct. 23.
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Online 4-H weaving club helps youth get creative
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer an online Weaving SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club for youth interested in learning about the world of fiber and textiles and expanding their creative skills. The club will meet at 4 p.m. on Oct. 24 and 26 and Nov. 2, 14 and 16. Geared toward […]
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Community Plate brings people together over shared food, stories, recipes
The next supper is Oct. 18 at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville, in conjunction with GrowSmart Maine’s annual summit.
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Ultimate frisbee tournament set for Oct. 21, 22 in South Portland
The 2023 Maine Lobster Pot, an ultimate frisbee tournament, is set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 22, at Wainwright Sports Complex, 125 Gary L Maietta Way in South Portland. The event, put on each year by Maine Ultimate, is set to draw college teams from Maine to Pennsylvania. Organizers expect about 2,000 athletes […]