TURNER — The Androscoggin Chapter of the Maine Women’s Network is teaming up with Axe Women Loggers of Maine to offer a women’s basic chainsaw skills and safety class. Two time options are available for the three-hour class, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at the pavilion at Ricker Hill Tasting Room at […]
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Maine State Chamber honors retiring Thomas College president
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and dinner Oct. 30 at the Augusta Civic Center. The chamber presented a leadership award to retiring Thomas College President Laurie G. Lachance and honored the Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce for its leadership and efforts following the October 2023 mass shooting tragedy […]
Maine Seacoast Mission offering college, career prep workshop series
CHERRYFIELD — Maine Seacoast Mission plans to offer a series of workshops for high school and college students, as well as their parents, to help with transition to college or careers. The College and Career Preparation Workshop Series, held online or in person at the Downeast Campus, cover topics like life skills, wellness, and college […]
UMaine experts lead conversations around best practices for AI in schools
ORONO — Whenever she talks about teachers using artificial intelligence, University of Maine associate professor of special education Sarah Howorth likes to remind whoever she’s talking to that educators have always used technology to support student learning. “Probably the most relatable example for most people is the use of calculators in math class,” Howorth said […]
Lost Valley to hold Pre-Season Rail Jam event Nov. 22
AUBURN — Lost Valley, in partnership with the Lost Valley Competition Program, is set to host a Pre-Season Rail Jam from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at 200 Lost Valley Road. This event brings the freestyle energy of snow sports to the mountain before the official season begins, offering snowboarders and skiers a chance to […]
Virtual Santa Shuffle to benefit Trees for Troops
HOUSTON, TEXAS — People can celebrate the holidays in a fun and healthy way with family and friends — along with thousands of festive runners and walkers around the county — by joining the Santa Hustle Virtual Race. Whether it’s the marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K, participants can join in at the location of […]
Farmington club to offer seed germination workshop Nov. 19
In this interactive class, participants will explore the essential role native plants play in supporting the local ecosystem.
Farmington hospital to offer ski, snowboard clinic Nov. 18
FARMINGTON — The MaineHealth Franklin Hospital Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Department is set to host a free ski and snowboard clinic at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in the Stanley Health Center on the Franklin Hospital campus, 111 Franklin Health Commons. Open to all ages, this clinic aims to provide assessments in flexibility, strength, […]
New Vineyard receives all 131 requested absentee ballots back
Voting results for the town of New Vineyard.
UMaine Farmington forum on video games set for Nov. 13
UMF faculty, staff, alumna and a current student will discuss how gaming has evolved and its cultural impact.