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‘Backyard Biodiversity’ presentation offered
PARIS — Join U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Biologist Hannah Mullally in Paris on March 28 from 4-5 p.m. for a presentation about supporting Maine’s native fauna! This enriching evening will teach you to create a harmonious habitat by providing essential food and shelter to pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Hannah will also highlight the […]
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SeniorsPlus offers free art program for dementia
REGION — SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging, is bringing back Opening Minds through Art (OMA), a program that strives to bring joy, art, and pride to people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s in our community. Through a series of classes, OMA engages people with dementia in creating free-wheeling art. OMA classes will […]
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Extension hosts preseason tree fruit meeting
STATE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting the 2024 Preseason Tree Fruit Meeting from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 19 at the University of Southern Maine/Lewiston Auburn College, Room 170, 51 Westminster St. The event provides insights and information to tree fruit growers in the region. Participants will have the opportunity to […]
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Ag Ambassador program features farm visits, career exploration
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Ag Ambassador program in March and April. The program, open to all Maine teens ages 14-18, focuses on career exploration in the local food system through farm and production visits around the state and provides opportunities to build relationships with industry professionals. The Spring […]
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Bethel Library Spring Fling set
BETHEL — The Bethel Library’s first fundraiser of 2024, Bethel Library Spring Fling, is an inaugural event with something for everyone and will be held from March 21 to March 23. It’s a ticket raffle that will allow participants to win several spring-themed items. It will be held at the library on Thursday, March 21, and […]
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4-H offers online info session for aspiring volunteers
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on March 19 and 26. ‘Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey’ will provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees […]
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Briefs
Lunch RUMFORD POINT — A community potluck social lunch will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the Rumford Point Church, 1753 Rt. 2 in Rumford. Enjoy food and friendship at this March meal. Greet old friends, meet new neighbors, and make connections. All are welcome. Bring food to share if you […]
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Recovery Rally will kick off events
COUNTY — Oxford County has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic. There were 36 fatal overdoses throughout the county in 2022. The River Valley area was affected particularly hard in the fall and many families in the community were devastated by the loss of loved ones. Many community members asked what could be done […]