PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — More than $105,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants are set to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. MaineCF’s Western Mountains Grantmaking Committee awarded $94,450 to 14 regional organizations through the foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. MaineCF donors with advised funds made three additional grants totaling $11,477. […]
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Tri-State Dairy Summer Workshop set for Augusta Aug. 1
This event is a collaboration between UMaine Extension, University of Vermont, and University of New Hampshire.
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World Lung Cancer Day recognized Aug. 1
The day serves as a global platform to highlight the importance of finding lung cancer early and treating it quickly to improve outcomes for those affected by this disease.
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Antlerless deer permit lottery opens
Lottery applications must be completed at deer.web.maine.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 1.
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Damariscotta gallery seeks artists for ‘Abstract’ show
Submissions are open until the drop-off deadline at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.
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Guidance available for wood-turtle friendly forest management
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Alliance of Forest Owners, and the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement have released a resource that provides guidance for forest managers to support wood turtles on their woodlands. “Wood Turtles: Conservation Considerations for Forest Landowners” recommends voluntary actions that managers of working forests in the Northeast […]
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Maine Climate Council recommends more active transportation
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine has been a member of the Transportation Working Group of the Maine Climate Council since its inception and played an active role in the process to update the recommendations.
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State offers tips for best outdoor adventure experiences
Packing wisely is essential to making the most of your adventure.
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Jay Scout receives Eagle Scout rank
Fournier passed his Eagle Board of Review on Feb. 24, 2022, but because of scheduling challenges, his ceremony was delayed until now.
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Androscoggin County students named Mitchell Scholars
Each Mitchell Scholar will receive a scholarship of $10,000, along with leadership and professional development programming throughout their college careers.