Best selling author, scientist, and conservationist Rachel Carson was an unlikely individual to become the spark that ignited the environmental movement of today. In an online talk set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, Barbara St. John Vickery will explain how this shy, retiring, and humble person who lacked the usual scientific credentials, would later […]
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Auburn-based food bank issues grants to healthcare, school partners
AUBURN — Each year, Good Shepherd Food Bank offers the opportunity for school and healthcare partners to apply for Capacity Building Grants. The purpose of this program is to support partners looking to increase the amount of healthy food they’re able to distribute through their programs and to increase the number of individuals they serve. […]
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Registration open for Thomas College’s Thomas Cup 2024
WATERVILLE — High school students are invited to Thomas College’s ninth annual Thomas Cup 2024. The all-nighter is set for Friday and Saturday, March 29-30, at the 180 West River Road college. The Thomas Cup is a free event in which teams of five students compete in science, technology, engineering and innovation competitions for the […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Sessions are set for 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon on Tuesdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, at the University of Maine at Lewiston-Auburn Center, 51 Westminster […]
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Country music hall seeks video entries for guitar contest
MECHANIC FALLS — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s third annual Student Guitar Competition is open to Maine high school students in grades 9 through 12. Contestants are required to submit a video of their performance by Friday, March 1, to be judged by members of the hall’s executive board. The grand […]
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Snowmobile Ride-In for Pine Tree Camp set for Feb. 3
Spectators at Dysart’s on Coldbrook Road in Hermon can expect to see a parade of Pine Tree Camp Egg Riders on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the 51st Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-In for Pine Tree Camp. The event continues the more than 50-year tradition of riders stuffing raw eggs in their snowmobile suits before the ride. Each […]
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Aroma Joe’s to offer free coffee on BeanAversary Jan. 16
Aroma Joe’s is set to offer a free 16-ounce hot or iced cup of coffee during normal store hours on Tuesday, Jan. 16, its BeanAversary to celebrate its coffee farmers and communities. AJ’s Rewards members who get one free up to 24-ounce (hot or iced) coffee. Area locations include 166 Center St. in Auburn; 3 […]
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Maine Revenue Services to offer webinars for new tax portal
AUGUSTA — Maine Revenue Services plans to offer free, live training webinars for individuals and tax professionals on how to use the Maine Tax Portal to file, pay, and manage state individual income taxes. The webinars are set for Thursday, Jan. 18, through Thursday, April 11. The upcoming filing season for individual income taxes will […]
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Hybrid talk about wildlife tracking set for Jan. 18
Mid-Coast Audubon and Camden Public Library plan to host Kirk Gentelen for a program, Tracking Wildlife in Maine, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18. The gathering will be held at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. Camden. This will be a hybrid program with an option to participate on Zoom, which requires registration […]
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MOFGA unveils 2024 Common Ground Country Fair poster
Bridgton resident wins contest with “Owl with Apples” entry.