More than 1,000 students at 69 high schools all across Maine are preparing for the 2024 Maine Drama Festival. On Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9, at eight regional competitions in Brewer, Ellsworth, Fairfield, Freeport, Saco, Skowhegan, South Berwick and Windham, schools are set to present plays ranging from the classics to student-written pieces. […]
Community
Brunswick center to host Malaga Island presentation Feb. 29
BRUNSWICK — Pejepscot History Center is set to host a presentation on the history of nearby Malaga Island and the role PHC staff played two decades ago in highlighting the injustices endured by its inhabitants. The event is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, 2 at NOMAD, 14 Maine St. A half-hour reception with […]
Applications now open for CEI’s Tastemakers Initiative
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 1, at midnight.
‘Bringing Climate Justice Goals to Maine’ hybrid talk set for Feb. 26
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a talk, “From Global to Local: Bringing Climate Justice Goals to Maine” at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26. Through sharing her experience at UN Climate Conferences, involvement in global climate justice organizations and more recent […]
4-H online workshop to explore solar eclipse starting March 21
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program is offering a free online workshop for youth ages 9-18, focused on the solar eclipse in April. The workshop is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursdays March 21 through April 11. Maine is set to experience a full solar eclipse on April 8, providing an opportunity for residents […]
Association, council announce Student Writing Contest winners
AUGUSTA — The Maine County and State Teachers of the Year Association, in partnership with the Maine Council of English Language Arts, has announced the winners of the second annual Student Writing Contest. PK-2 First Place: Giles Urwin, Grade 2, The Center for Teaching and Learning, Edgecomb Second Place: Avery Barnett, Grade 2, Elm Street […]
WinterKids recognizes Winter Games bronze, silver, gold winners
The seventh annual WinterKids Winter Games wrapped up this month with 16 schools competing statewide to win $17,750 for their schools. The Winter Games is a four-week series of challenges in outdoor physical activity, nutrition, family engagement, and winter carnival. All competitive track schools received a cash prize based on how they finished. In addition, […]
Farmington Cardiac Support Group adds option to join virtually
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital initiated a cardiac rehab support group in October. It continues to meet at 3 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month in the Allen conference room at 111 Franklin Health Commons. Anyone who has a cardiac diagnosis can attend. The cardiac rehab support group provides emotional and social […]
Woodland stewardship, forest carbon experts to give talk via Zoom Feb. 22
The Camden Public Library is set to host Andy Whitman and Allyssa Gregory from the Maine Forest Service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, for a virtual presentation on ways to steward woodland with forest carbon in mind. They will discuss forest carbon basics, forest resilience, forest carbon practices, and provide information on where to […]
Telling Room honors 14 young authors
Local winners are from Lewiston, Jay, Litchfield, Hope, Edgecomb, Norway, Topsham and Palmyra.