RANGELEY — In an intersection of science and religion, the total eclipse of 2024 will occur on the Feast of the Annunciation, which commemorates the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would bear God’s Son, Jesus, into the world. To reflect these cosmic events, The Church of the Good Shepherd is set […]
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Maine Big Night to mark amphibian migrations
ORONO — University of Maine researchers are encouraging people to get outside and help document one of nature’s great migrations this spring. Maine Big Night, a community science nonprofit founded by UMaine doctorate candidate Greg LeClair calls on Mainers to brave the dark and muck to find frogs and salamanders that are on the move, […]
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Brunswick history center to host open house, workshop for volunteers
BRUNSWICK — Pejepscot History Center is set to welcome those interested in volunteering at one or more of its three museum facilities to attend an open house and workshop on Saturday, April 6. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a light lunch provided by Wild Oats. The morning will feature […]
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Where to get free solar eclipse glasses before the April 8 event
A variety of national programs have made solar eclipse eye protection available to communities at no charge.
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Agency seeks applications for Emergency Forest Restoration Program
The Farm Service Agency is accepting applications in all 16 counties for its Emergency Forest Restoration Program, to address damages caused by major storms on Dec. 18, 2023 and Jan. 10 and 13. EFRP provides payments to eligible owners of nonindustrial private forest land to enable them to carry out emergency measures to restore land […]
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Maine Office of Tourism urges observers to plan ahead for historic eclipse
Maine prepares to shine on April 8 with first total solar eclipse since 1963.
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Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin’s Scrabble Fest set for April 28
AUBURN — Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin’s annual Scrabble Fest is set for 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St. There will be three rounds of Scrabble team play. Teams of two to four players will participate in either the pro (intense) or the social (fun) category. To participate, players must […]
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Artists sought for agriculture-focused calendar supporting mediation program
The submission deadline is May 20.
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Farmington church to host Easter cantata
FARMINGTON — Worthy is the Lamb, a cantata of music and narration remembering the death, resurrection and majesty of Jesus, is set to be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, March 29 and Sunday, March 31, by the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. The free program is divided into three sections. Section One is […]
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Rangeley to host International Dark Sky Week, Eclipse Festival in April
The Rangeley Lakes Region is planning the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. The week of April 2-8, Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust will sponsor daily events celebrating International Dark Sky Week, encouraging the community to enjoy the night sky. The week will culminate with the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s Shadow of the Sun Festival April 5-8, […]