Healthy Living for ME plans to offer several free leader trainings throughout the year for those interested in volunteering with the organization as a workshop leader. Any interested resident is welcome to join the trainings. Community organizations are also welcome to have its staff and/or volunteers participate in the leader trainings. “If you’re passionate about […]
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Homeschoolers convention set for April 22 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Homeschoolers of Maine 2023 Convention: Families Helping Families — Together With HOME is set for 8 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Augusta Armory at 179 Western Ave. The convention will feature keynote speaker Peggy Ployhar. To register, visit homeschoolersofmaine.org. Check out other upcoming area events!
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UMaine Extension 4-H announces Sharks Club
Required registration for this special interest, or SPIN, club closes April 25.
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Foundation scholarships available to Franklin County adult learners
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship at the Maine Community Foundation. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled […]
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Bicycle-fixing workshop set for Mt. Vernon, Readfield May 1
A Fix-A-Bike Workshop is scheduled to be held in both Mt. Vernon and Readfield Monday, May 1. The event is for those curious about bicycle mechanics, looking to maintain their bike or conduct long-overdue care, and perform a roadside repair. The two-hour hands-on workshop is open to teens and adults. They are asked to bring […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on sustainability April 19
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Field Philosophy as Engaged Research: Practice, History and Theory,” at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19. The talk will be held both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on […]
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Farmington Falls Fire Co. seeks yard sale donations
Proceeds help maintain Philbrick Park, and sponsor Hawks Majors and Minors baseball teams.
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College to offer free construction craft laborer training
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College plans to offer a free online NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) construction craft laborer training. The Zoom sessions will take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings, April 18 through July 13. They consist of 92.5 hours of learning time, […]
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Center for Wildlife Studies ‘Wild Maine’ series continues May 2
April 13 event rescheduled to May 2.
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Recipe to Market online workshop offered April 18
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer an online Recipe to Market workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, April 18. The multidisciplinary program is intended to introduce participants to key topics that an […]