The potential for conflict is high, especially since many loons have vulnerable chicks by their sides in July or may still be nesting. In many cases, people may not realize they are presenting disturbances to wildlife.
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Winthrop cemeteries topic of July 11 historical society talk
WINTHROP — A talk on the town’s cemeteries with Robert Pelletier is set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. He will share his knowledge of Glenside Cemetery and Winthrop’s other four cemeteries. The talk will be presented by The Winthrop Maine Historical Society. Pelletier has […]
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Carrabassett Valley Public Library kicks off reading program
The Carrabassett Valley Public Library is launching its summer reading program. The first 20 participants can pick up an Adventure Begins at Your Library backpack with enclosed reading log, stickers, bookmarks and a Backyard Scavenger Hunt card. Participants choose a pile of library books to borrow and bring them home in their new backpack. Participants […]
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Grants for Change Program seeks volunteer readers
PORTLAND — Maine Initiatives invites community volunteers to become Readers for the 2024 Grants for Change Program, a participatory grant-making initiative that funds and strengthens Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color-led and -serving organizations advancing racial justice in Maine and unceded Wabanaki territory. Hundreds of G4C readers statewide contribute to this participatory process each year, […]
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Wildlife habitat program offered in East Winthrop July 10
EAST WINTHROP — Improving Wildlife Habitat in Your Backyard will be the topic at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the Weston Woods Preserve. The program will be led by Kennebec Land Trust and Joe Roy, a private lands wildlife biologist at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Attendees can learn more about […]
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Weaver to set up loom in Wiscasset broom maker’s shop
Eric McIntyre, proprietor and woodcarver at Village Handcraft, will host Hilary Crowell of The Cultivated Thread in the store’s working showroom from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, July 4-6, at 52 Water St.
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Learn more about dairy farming, forage management at 2024 Maine Pasture Walk Series
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension welcomes local farmers, service providers, and Ag stakeholders to participate in the 2024 Maine Pasture Walk Series. Five events, all of which will start at 11 a.m., will be held on the following days and farms: The Milkhouse, 445 South Monmouth Road in Monmouth, on July 10. Springside […]
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Small-scale farming discussion planned in Farmington July 9
FARMINGTON — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer a farm visit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Rustic Roots Farm, 120 Vipah Lane. Farmer/owner Erica Emery plans to discuss small tools for small-scale farming. This event is geared toward people interested in […]
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High Peaks Alliance leads effort to repair Prescott Field Accessible Trail after floods
FARMINGTON — The High Peaks Alliance spearheaded the collaborative efforts to repair the Prescott Field Accessible Trail system after the region was impacted by severe flooding through the winter and spring. The storms left inches of silt clay loam on the crushed stone, washed out a bridge, and rerouted the trail in places, making it […]
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Carrabassett Valley library to start summer reading program
“Adventure Begins at Your Library” is the theme of this year’s Carrabassett Valley Public Library Summer Reading Program. The library has a large selection of children’s books including board books, early readers, picture books, juvenile chapter books, and young adult books for all reading levels; everyone gets a free library membership at the library. Storytime […]