STATE — The Maine Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce the opening of the 2022 Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grant round. The Commission anticipates awarding approximately $94,000 in one-to-one matching grants for National Register nominations, architectural or archaeological survey, or education, planning, development, or pre-development projects statewide. The minimum grant award is normally $5,000. […]
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Finnish Cemetery WEST PARIS — The Finnish Cemetery Association will meet on Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mission Congregational Church, Church Street, West Paris. Reports will be given and election of officers held. All persons having connections with the cemetery are urged to attend. If you are interested in joining the association, […]
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RPC launches contest for pet-themed calendar
AREA — Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills is pleased to announce our pet-themed 2023 calendar photo contest, the proceeds from which will support the homeless pets in our care. The contest is open to everyone; your photo entry does not have to be of a pet adopted from Responsible Pet Care – we love […]
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Extension offering 4-H agriculture symposium
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering an agricultural symposium for Maine teens April 18–19. The 4-H Agriculture Symposium is an overnight experience for Maine youth ages 14–18. Participants will take part in hands-on learning opportunities, engage with industry professionals on the UMaine and University of Maine at Augusta-Bangor campuses, develop leadership […]
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Extension soil health webinar April 20
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a free webinar for farmers on soil health management, 6–7:30 p.m. April 20. “Soil Health Management” topics include what soil health is, how it is measured, and how to improve total soil health by managing a farm’s cropping system. UMaine Extension Assistant Professor and University of […]
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Mahoosuc Way Initiative helps shape destination efforts
REGION — The Mahoosuc Way initiative continues to gain traction as a timely and innovative approach to balancing the needs of the local tourism industry with the interests and carrying capacity of communities and the environment in the towns of Bethel, Greenwood, Newry, and Woodstock. Building on its support for The Mahoosuc Way and the […]
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First Universalist Church April services
WEST PARIS — April, unlike March’s often still-state of bleakness, brings the true signs of spring: emerging plant life and animal life. The tender spring green can be seen popping through the snow, and the deer coming out of their winter yards bring a joy that is found in a few ways and places. Attending […]
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AVSWCD April program schedule
REGION — Walk With a Forester, Sunday, April 3, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Curtis Homestead, Leeds; $5/person AVSWCD and the Kennebec Woodlands Partnership present this ‘Walk with a Forester’ event. Meet District Forester Julie Davenport for a walk and talk around Curtis Homestead Demonstration Forest in Leeds. Julie will help us identify local trees, discuss forest […]
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Texas Hold’em LOCKE’S MILLS — Texas Hold’em, Saturday, April 2nd, Jackson-Silver Post 68, 595 Gore Rd., Locke’s Mills. Doors open at 11 a.m., games start at 1 p.m. $50 buy-in, high hand option, BYOB (Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). Meals and beverages will be available. For more information – […]