The U.S. Department of Agriculture is gathering input to help shape a recently-announced planned grant program. The program is focused on improving the resiliency of the food and agricultural supply chain by addressing labor shortages in agriculture, reducing irregular migration through increased use of legal pathways, and improving labor protections for farmworkers. USDA’s Farm Service […]
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Augusta-based education program to offer online classes in October
New Ventures Maine plans to hold tuition-free online workshops and classes in October. Those classes include self-paced and interactive online workshops designed to help Maine people gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money, according to a news release from Jennifer DeJoy, communications and development manager with […]
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Orono-based center to host talk on training problem-solving leaders
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a talk about the internship program it launched this summer to train students to address challenges related to sustainability, conservation, climate change, public health and other complex societal issues. The talk will be held at 3 p.m. […]
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St. Dom sets Athletic Hall of Fame banquet, awards ceremony for Nov. 25
Saint Dominic Academy has announced this year’s inductees into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. The Athletic Hall of Fame honors former players, teams and coaches who have achieved athletic excellence throughout their careers at St. Dom’s and beyond. The banquet and awards ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 25, at the St. Dom’s Auburn […]
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Rangeley church to host blessing of animals Oct. 2
RANGELEY — The Church of the Good Shepherd invites the community to a Blessing of the Animals, scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, on the church’s lakeside lawn at 2614 Main St. The custom of blessing animals is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi and his love for all creatures great and […]
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Farmington church’s free meal programs to return
FARMINGTON — Two free meal programs have returned to Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, at 235 Main St. The Pancakery Cafe, run by the youth group, offers brunch with homemade soup, quiches, sandwiches, salads and pancakes. They also serve coffee, tea and cappuccinos. While the food will be served as take-out, The Pancakery will […]
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UMaine extension to open series for parents, caregivers Oct. 4
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to open a free six-session online educational series for parents and caregivers at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Additional sessions are scheduled for Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1. Back to Basics: Building Routines for Success will focus on managing daily household tasks; meal planning and budgeting; […]
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Blessing of the Animals prayer services scheduled for October
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, more than 20 churches around Maine plan to hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services. Animal lovers are invited to bring their pets to have them blessed and gently sprinkled with holy water. People of all faiths are welcome, according to a news release […]
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UMaine Augusta to host education sessions about drones
BRUNSWICK – The University of Maine at Augusta’s Aviation program plans to host a series of Federal Aviation Administration education sessions to educate different groups about remotely-piloted aircraft, better known as drones, at UMA’s Brunswick Aviation Center, 2 Pegasus St., and are free for all participants. The educational series will take place from 9 a.m. to […]
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Winthrop-based land trust to host tinctures workshop Sept. 29
MONMOUTH — Linda Nelson, certified herbalist, plans to give a hands-on tinctures workshop at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at the United Church of Monmouth, 778 Main St. The event is hosted by the Kennebec Land Trust. Those who attend can discover how simple it is to make powerful medicine from the plants growing in […]