WOODSTOCK — Buck’s Ledge Community Forest project earned high marks and the Town of Woodstock’s request of $307,500 was fully funded by the Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) board. The money will contribute to the purchase price of the 634-acre parcel. The competition for these state funds was stiff. Of the five projects under consideration, Buck’s Ledge ranked third. The project […]
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Homesteading workshop series starting
PARIS — Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension to offer a series of workshops based around the theme of homesteading. The workshops will be offered monthly between February and June. Maple Sugaring Webinar – Thursday, Feb. 24, 6-7:15 p.m. Join UMaine Extension Professional Jason Lilley […]
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Extension hosts farm irrigation webinar Feb. 7
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar for farmers considering adding an irrigation system from 10 a.m.–noon on Feb. 7. “Getting Started With Irrigation” will include how to assess current water supplies and evaluate irrigation’s cost-effectiveness, as well as options for irrigation equipment. Scheduled speakers are Candi Gilpatric, agricultural engineer with […]
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Blood, platelet donations critically needed
STATE — While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Those interested in helping are urged to schedule the earliest-available […]
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Norway Snowshoe Festival February 19
NORWAY — After taking a year off in deference to the pandemic, the Norway Snowshoe Festival will once again kick off a week of outdoor winter fun. Recognized in 2012 by the Maine Downtown Center as a uniquely Maine festival, the Norway Snowshoe Festival returns for its 11th year to celebrate Norway’s rich cultural heritage […]
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UMaine offers online grant writing in March, May
BELFAST — Registration is now open for a five-week professional development program, Grant Writing Essentials, through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center. The fee for this online, instructor-led program is $850. Sessions are 9 a.m.–noon on Fridays. Winter Session 2 runs March 18 and 25 and April 1, 8 and 15. Spring Session 1 runs […]
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Join healthy living February workshops
STATE — Healthy Living for ME has announced the organization’s February schedule of workshops for Mainers. Available statewide, with in-person, virtual, and telephonic options, the workshops address a variety of health needs such as diabetes, arthritis, chronic pain, and many other chronic or ongoing conditions. The workshops are free and low-cost and are open to […]
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Restoring windows to remember
WEST PARIS — According to Susanne Dunham, standing at the altar of the Universalist Church of West Paris when the sunlight filters through the many stained glass windows that line the walls can be a little distracting. In a good way. “When you’re standing at the altar, it’s almost distracting, that big beautiful window that’s […]
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Online, tuition-free, career-oriented classes offered
STATE — New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for February that are designed to help people in Maine start a business, build a career, and manage money. The full class schedule with offerings for February 2022 and beyond is accessible at bit.ly/NVMEClasses. Classes include: Making Career Choices: Tuesday, February 1, 10 […]
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Extension offers webinar on winter care of camelids
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an online workshop about best practices for winter care of alpacas and llamas from noon–2 p.m. on Feb. 15. “Winter Care of Camelids” topics include practical approaches to water and shelter management, nutritional demands during winter, differences among feeds, and why a balanced ration is critical […]