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 […]
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Chamber choral group seeks new voices
Reprise Choral Ensemble, a central Maine chamber choral organization, seeks a few quality voices to add to its current ensemble of singers. The organization particularly seeks soprano and bass/baritone voices, though other interested singers can also contact Reprise. High school students with strong abilities are welcome to inquire as well. Current members hail from nine […]
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Diabetes prevention program to begin May 25
AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations, in partnership with Healthy Living for ME, plans soon to offer a free workshop for adults who are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes or who have pre-diabetes. The National Diabetes Prevention Program will be offered beginning Thursday, May 25. Workshop participants will meet weekly from 11 a.m. to noon […]
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UMFK students earn awards, scholarships
The University of Maine at Fort Kent recently presented its annual student awards and scholarships to both undergraduate students and those who graduated this spring. These awards and scholarships are presented to deserving students for their contributions to the campus and their academic achievements. Jacob Paris of Fort Kent was presented the John L. Martin […]
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Fayette student graduates from Bob Jones University
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Gennah Mason of Fayette graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education May 7 from Bob Jones University. Mason also was named to the 2021 spring president’s list. The president’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
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Nature writer to discuss wonders of bird migration
Camden Public Library will welcome back ornithologist and acclaimed nature writer Scott Weidensaul at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, for an online presentation about his new book, “A World on the Wing.” Both a New York Times bestseller and “Editor’s Pick,” the book is at once a celebration of global bird migration, an exploration of […]
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Nature writer to discuss wonders of bird migration
Camden Public Library will welcome back ornithologist and acclaimed nature writer Scott Weidensaul at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, for an online presentation about his new book, “A World on the Wing.” Both a New York Times bestseller and “Editor’s Pick,” the book is at once a celebration of global bird migration, an exploration of […]