The Maine School of Masonry recently worked and collaborated with OSHA, Arbortech and Safety Works at the historic Titcomb House in Farmington. The group included masonry students, founder/instructor Stephen “Mitch” Mitchell, Arbortech representative Troy Conary, OSHA representative Nancy Keune, and Safety Works representative Mary Matthews from the Maine Department of Labor. The students are in […]
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Avon masonry students work at historic Farmington house
The Maine School of Masonry recently worked and collaborated with OSHA, Arbortech and Safety Works at the historic Titcomb House in Farmington. The group included masonry students, founder/instructor Stephen “Mitch” Mitchell, Arbortech representative Troy Conary, OSHA representative Nancy Keune, and Safety Works representative Mary Matthews from the Maine Department of Labor. The students are in […]
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Library plans evening of poetry with Maine poet laureate
The Camden Public Library and the Stewardship Education Alliance plan to host Maine Poet Laureate Stuart Kestenbaum at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27, for a special evening of poetry. The event will kick off a two-week “Poetry on Windows” (POW!) celebration in downtown Camden. Kestenbaum is to read selections of his work, discuss the creative […]
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Farmington, Jay students graduate from Tampa university
TAMPA, Fla. — Elizabeth Burke of Farmington and Nicholas Cerullo of Jay graduated May 8 from the University of Tampa during a virtual commencement. It was the university’s 152nd commencement. Burke graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. Cerullo graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Each graduate received a personalized […]
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University to offer class on pressure cooker barbecuing
FORT KENT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer an online class, about using pressure cookers to prepare classic barbecue recipes, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27. “BBQing with your electric pressure cooker” will feature barbecued ribs and baked beans, with recipes and tips for preparing stuffed eggs, pasta, potato salads […]
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Mount Vernon student receives academic scholarship
DUDLEY, Mass. — Tyler Dunn of Mount Vernon was awarded the Professor Keith Corkum Endowed Scholarship in Economics from Nichols College at the annual Academic Awards Ceremony, hosted virtually May 4. This scholarship is awarded annually to an economics major or minor in recognition of super proficiency and excellence in the study of economics.
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Conference to focus on Maine’s many cultures
The University of Maine at Augusta and the University of Southern Maine are partnering to host “One sun rose on us today: Stories from Maine’s Long 20th Century,” a virtual half-day conference set for noon to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 4, online via Zoom. This conference is to include three panels — Wabanakiscapes, 20th Maine […]
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Maple syrup producers course to run online in June
FALMOUTH — A weekly four-part business management class for maple syrup producers will run online from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays June 8-29. “Is My Maple Business Profitable? Finances for Maple Producers,” offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension, is designed to provide financial management education for maple business owners […]
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Vendor space available for annual South Paris event
The Hamlin Memorial Library & Museum in Paris is accepting vendor applications for its 42nd annual Founder’s Day event, due to occur Saturday, July 17 in South Paris. The 20-foot by 20-foot space costs $40 if reserved more than one month prior to the event. The fee increases to $50 for spaces reserved within one […]
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Acadia park’s vehicle reservation system begins May 26
BAR HARBOR — From May 26 to Oct. 19 the National Park Service is requiring advanced vehicle reservations to access Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Summit Road. The reservation system, originally tested by the service last summer, is an effort to protect Cadillac Summit’s natural environment and avoid overcrowding of the parking lot. To make a […]