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State wildlife department seeks help with bird sightings
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife seeks citizens’ help with bird sightings. Any bird observed in Maine through Wednesday, March 15, will help the department complete the five-year Maine Bird Atlas project. According to a news release from the Augusta-based department, 191 birds call Maine home in the winter. Those who see a […]
Union Fair trustees seek entries for 2023 poster
The Trustees of the Union Fair are looking for artists to submit artwork for the 2023 fair poster. The deadline for entries is Friday, Feb. 10. The winning poster will be used in posters, schedule brochures and digital media. The winner also will get a $750 cash prize. Full contest rules and an entry form […]
Farmington Grange to host Wednesday Workers and Warm Up Dec. 21
The Farmington Grange plans to offer a WWW — Wednesday Workers and Warm Up event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday at the Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St., weather permitting. The next session is set for Dec. 21. Grange members will bring projects to work on, such as sewing, knitting and rug […]
Brunswick adds section to preserve’s trail system
A new trail section has been completed at Kate Furbish Preserve. This brings the total amount of trails available to the public up to 12-plus miles, including 3.3 miles of new single-track mountain bike trail. The preserve offers two non-contiguous sections of trail named Furbish East and Furbish West. The department this year added a […]
United Way accepting nominations for community impact awards
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area seeks nominations for the annual Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award. This award recognizes an individual or couple that goes above and beyond to significantly impact Greater Franklin County through their volunteer efforts. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 3, and voted on by the United Way Board […]
Livermore Legion to host free Christmas lunch Dec. 25
LIVERMORE FALLS — American Legion Post 10 plans to host a free Christmas lunch for any Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls and Fayette residents. The lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, at the 17 Reynolds Ave. post hall. For more information, call Renda Guild at 207-931-7338. Check out […]
Southern Maine wildlife refuge calendar available
The 2023 Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge wall calendar is available to advance order. All proceeds beyond the costs associated with the calendar will be used directly in the Friends’ mission to support the refuge’s preservation of land for migratory birds and local wildlife, according to a news release from Anne Post Poole […]
Minot society to hold Christmas/New Year service Jan. 1
The Minot Historical Society has scheduled the annual Christmas/New Year service for 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, at The Center Minot Church, 512 Center Minot Hill Road in Minot. Pastor Frances Lodge will preside. Organist Connie Benwitz will accompany Darlene Morrill and Christine McLaughlin in a duet of holiday music. The Center Minot Church was […]
Auburn college to offer free boiler operator, refrigerant certificate trainings
The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College plans to offer free High Pressure Boiler Operator and EPA 608 Refrigerant Certificate trainings. The first cohort is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 24-April 7, at ND Paper, 35 Hartford St. in Rumford. Registration is required, and 10 open seats are available. […]