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Students receive Gorman scholarships
SOUTH PORTLAND — Ten Maine community college students were awarded $3,500 scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. The students were celebrated May 15 in an online event with Gorman family members and L.L. Bean leadership. The 2023 Leon A. Gorman Scholars are: Mya Crowell (Greene), business, Central Maine […]
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North Search and Rescue receives nearly $19K grant
The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund board has approved a $18,739 grant for operations and training support of North Search and Rescue, including equipment that North SAR volunteers will use during training and searches. The MOHF funds this initiative through the sale of the only lottery ticket that provides funding to wildlife and conservation groups in […]
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Document shredding planned at Dresden Town Office
DRESDEN — Local residents and businesses can attend a Shredding on Site event, set for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, in the parking lot at the Dresden Town Office, 534 Gardiner Road. There is no set charge for this service, but donations will help maintain the historic Pownalborough Court House. Volunteers will provide assistance. Bags, […]
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UMaine Extension 4-H to introduce teens to adulting concepts in June
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer a short-term online 4-H club for youth ages 13-18 about basic adult life skills. The club runs from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 21-July 26. Required registration closes Saturday, June 10. The 4-H Adulting 101 series aims to introduce basic adult life skills by exploring […]
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Ag department seeks members for Urban Agriculture committee
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. Nominations will be open to public until Saturday, July 15. The 12-member committee, which first convened in March 2022, is part of USDA’s efforts to increase support for urban agriculture and innovative production. Members […]
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Richmond student earns award from Western Governors University
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Elizabeth Limehouse of Richmond has earned an award of excellence at Western Governors University College of Business. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Wayne’s Memorial Day observance set for May 29
WAYNE — The town’s Memorial Day committee invites all veterans to join the town parade on Monday, May 29, set to embark at 11 a.m. from the Wayne Community Church parking lot, 22 Old Winthrop Road. From 10:30-10:45 a.m., veterans, musicians, boys, girls, scouts, and anyone with a focus on honoring veterans should assemble at […]
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UMaine Extension to offers food preserving webinar June 8
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a new series of online workshops about preserving Maine foods throughout the summer and fall. The first in the series, Canning Low-Sugar Jams and Jellies, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 8. Additional topics for webinars in the Preserving the Maine Harvest series will include […]
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Extension’s annual master gardener plant sale set for Falmouth May 27
The 28th annual University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 27. The event will be held at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm at 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, in Falmouth. UMaine Extension master gardener volunteers will assist in selecting plants that best meet […]