LEWISTON — The UMA Lewiston Center will hold two virtual Information Sessions this April for those interested in pursuing admission in UMA’s Dental Assisting or Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA) Programs. The information sessions are scheduled for 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, and 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 29. Those participating in the virtual information sessions […]
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UMaine, UNH Extensions offer webinar on fiddleheads
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about fiddleheads from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. “Fiddleheads: A Spring Tradition” topics include how to properly identify, sustainably harvest and safely cook ostrich fern fiddleheads. UMaine Extension agriculture professional Dave Fuller will […]
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MMGM to participate in national program
BETHEL — The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum has been selected to participate in the Museum Assessment Program (MAP), which is a national-level program administered by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). The MAP Program represents the initial step in reaching the museum’s goal of becoming an accredited institution. Through this process, the MMGM will work […]
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Collins welcomes Bethel native to Bangor office
BANGOR — U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that Dylan Richmond, a Bethel native, has been awarded a spring internship in her Bangor Constituent Service Center. Dylan is the son of Dean and Deborah Richmond. “Dylan is a terrific student and a hard worker, and I am pleased to welcome him to my Bangor office,” said Senator […]
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Job Corps is now enrolling
LEWISTON — Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 years old, who are interested in learning career training in areas such as automotive, welding, healthcare, electrical, culinary arts, among others, through free training. Virtual and online learning options available. Earn HSD/HSE and driver’s license at the same time. Housing and meals are included at no […]
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Free summer classes available for high school students and incoming first-year students from Maine
AUGUSTA — Maine’s community colleges are offering free classes this summer to re-engage Maine’s high school students in their educational journey. Maine high school seniors graduating this spring and attending a community college this fall can take a free summer class under the new Momentum from the Start program. All tuition and fees are waived […]
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Ski History: Swan’s Corner Ski Jumps
NEWRY — Swan’s Corner Ski Jumps were located just outside Bethel. In early-mid 1940’s, Gould Academy acquired use of land that was part of the Locke-Swan farm which was part of the original Harvard College land in Sudbury Canada. Ruel Swain who graduated from Gould in 1944 said that lots of wheel barrow and shovel work […]
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Historic clothing collection now online
PORTLAND — Maine Historical Society (MHS) has launched a new digital portal that gives public access to its significant collection of historic clothing, made possible in part by a $134,184 grant in 2018 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The “Museums for America: Collections Stewardship” grant (MA-30-18-0288-18) supported the initiative to […]
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Live discussion and Q&A at Shaker Village
NEW GLOUCESTER — Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village presents a special live discussion and audience Q&A with Lois Lowry and Brother Arnold Hadd discussing Lois’ book “Like the Willow Tree,” an historical fiction set at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. The live event will take place via Zoom on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 6pm and is […]
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Vegetable and fruit school begins March 31
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold its annual Vegetable and Fruit School online from noon–2 p.m March 31 and April 1. Topics include new and emerging pest problems, bird management in corn, effective cultivation practices, irrigation strategies for diversified farms and fertigation for high tunnels. Presenters include experts from UMaine Extension, University of […]