The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra seeks experienced classical musicians to audition for the upcoming 2023-24 season in Topsham and Lewiston. Musicians interested in joining the orchestra for its season starting in September should call 207-315-1712 or email [email protected] to set up an audition, according to a news release from Michael Levine with the orchestra. The orchestra […]
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Association to host truck driver appreciation event in Kittery Sept. 11
The Maine Professional Drivers Association plans to hold an appreciation event, in conjunction with the Maine State Police, for truck drivers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 to kick off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. This event will be held at the southbound scale facility on Interstate 95 in Kittery. Volunteers will […]
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Researchers investigate how alpine plants endured extreme climate change
ORONO — About 13,000 years ago at the end of the last ice age, glaciers that pushed arctic plant life across the northern hemisphere receded and left some behind on mountain tops in the Northeastern U.S. The alpine plants — now far away from their original tundra habitats — have endured millenia of extreme seasonal […]
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Dream House Drawing Contest reboots in time for school year
Benchmark Real Estate in Portland has rebooted its Dream House Drawing Contest. This contest taps into the creativity of youth of all ages. Whether a student is headed to pre-school or in a post-grad program, Benchmark wants to see ideas of the ideal home. Each participant gets a gift with one artist, per school, receiving […]
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Teens for Trails has openings for youth council
Applications are due by Oct. 1.
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Girl Scouts, parks bureau offer free entry to state parks
Girl Scouts from around the state are invited to participate in Girl Scouts Love State Parks, a two-day celebration providing Girl Scouts of Maine members with free entry to all Maine State Parks, set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9 and 10. The weekend offer applies to all Girl Scouts and their family members accompanying […]
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Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program planned in October
Registration is required by Friday, Sept. 29 to participate; drop-ins are not permitted.
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Leeds to celebrate bicentennial of 1st town meeting Sept. 8
The Leeds Historical Society is set to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first town meeting there at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at the History Center on Route 106 in Leeds Center. Visitors can check out the newly renovated building and view the exhibit of original documents from the early meetings; refreshments will be […]
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Maine Falls Prevention Coalition to mark awareness week with events
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is set for Monday through Friday, Sept. 18-22, and the Maine Falls Prevention Coalition is partnering with the National Council on Aging throughout the month by offering accessible falls prevention programs, services, and learning opportunities throughout the state. Falls remain a leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and older. […]
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Monmouth teen builds town beach stands as Eagle Scout project
MONMOUTH — Macgyver Blundon, a 17-year-old senior at Monmouth Academy, has worked as a lifeguard at Monmouth Beach for the past two summers and noticed how the lifeguard stands were in need of replacement and likely wouldn’t make another season. In an effort to help his hometown, Blundon, a member of Scout Troop 604, is […]