BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Way, a new sustainable tourism initiative, was launched today by business, municipal and non-profit leaders in the region surrounding Bethel, Maine. The new group is promoting and encouraging residents and visitors to “Embrace Our Place” by taking a pledge to work together to protect the environment, quality of life and community vitality. The Mahoosuc Way – Embrace Our Place […]
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UMaine, UNH offer free farm food safety planning
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension are offering a free three-session introduction on farm food safety planning from 5–6:30 p.m. Feb. 2, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16. “Farm Food Safety Planning Made Simple” topics include essentials needed in a farm’s food safety plan, farm-specific risks, best practices for […]
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Master Gardener Volunteer virtual training offered
University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Oxford County is accepting applications for the 2021 online Master Gardener Volunteer training that begins in March. The 2021 online Master Gardener Volunteer training includes self-paced learning modules coupled with live virtual sessions, Tuesdays from 6 – 7:30 p.m., where participants will have direct access to dozens of horticultural […]
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Maine Woodland Owners to hold online forum
REGION — Maine Woodland Owners will be hosting its annual Forestry Forum on January 21, 2021, and for the first time, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization’s largest indoor event of the year will be held completely online! The in-person version of this annual event has drawn over 300 attendees in the past, and the […]
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You can help with climate change
REGION — Looking for a reason to attend your 2021 town meeting? A swiftly growing campaign to promote bi-partisan federal climate policy may give you a good one! The Carbon Cash-Back 4ME campaign involves scores of volunteers around the state seeking to place an article in the warrant of their annual town meeting endorsing “cash-back […]
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MEOC will be hosting free sessions
ORONO — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting FREE individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The virtual sessions are being held at the following dates and times: • Thursday, January 14 at 9 and 11 a.m. […]
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Ride-In cancelled, raffle still on
RUMFORD — For the first time since the Ride-In’s inauguration, there will be no community gathering. The safety of all involved during this COVID-19 pandemic is a priority. We are, however, still holding the raffle. The Ride-In began in 1974 with the goal of raising funds to help build the Association’s first residential home to support […]
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Christmas Eve services online
BETHEL — West Parish Congregational Church Christmas Eve services will be available online. There will be no in-person service this year. To celebrate the Christmas season go to either the website bethelcongregationalchurch.org and click on the calendar. The link for the service will be available for your viewing at your family’s convenience. Or the Facebook Page […]
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Chamber introduces Mountain Money eCard
BETHEL — The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce has stepped up efforts to encourage shopping locally by introducing the Mountain Money eCard, a digital gift card that can be purchased online and used at any of list of 18 merchants and growing. “Shopping as locally as possible is always important, but right now we really have […]