ORONO — Registration is open for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Business Planning for Producers course. The course is designed for aspiring producers as well as new and beginning producers in the first or second year in production. Participants will learn about the core concepts of business operations, finance, management and marketing. Held Thursdays […]

TEMPLE — Temple community members are encouraged to participate in a public workshop on Oct. 28 to inform the town’s enrollment in Maine’s Community Resilience Partnership, a program that helps communities reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while adapting to extreme weather, flooding, and other climate impacts through direct support and grants of up […]

AVON — Do you want to have some rocking fun for breakfast while raising money for a good cause? Set aside the morning of Nov. 10th, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for a Breakfast-Brunch Palooza to benefit the victims of the recent hurricanes in North Carolina. Taking place at the Avon Town Hall, tickets […]

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 28, at the North Church, 118 High St. There will be a potluck at 6 p.m., a short business meeting to follow, and a program to begin at 7 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. FHS member David […]

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 Nov. 12 and 19. “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 will […]

FARMINGTON — On Friday, Nov. 15, the dynamic band House of Hamill returns to Farmington for their third appearance, bringing their energy and eclectic, upcycled collection of folk and Celtic music to Old South Church Concert Series. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert kicks off at 7 p.m. Tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors […]

BRYANT POND — Cohorts of students from Bethel and surrounding towns have arrived at Bryant Pond in recent years to participate in a pilot program that aims to expand horizons, increase self-resilience, and showcase leadership skills for young people in rural communities. It’s a program that has watched its own impact and success continue to […]

FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension will offer an in-person International Maple Grading School on Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 8:30 a.m. both days. The two-day workshop will be held at the UMaine Extension Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth. The course includes […]

STATE — Maine Youth Action launched the Maine Youth Political Portal [MYPP] Oct. 11. The MYPP is an online resource and inspiration made by and for young Mainers interested in civic engagement, especially those looking to run for publicly elected political office. It consists of a library of informational and training resources, a list of […]

FARMINGTON — Mary Ryan will be honored from 3-5 p.m. Oct 23 for over 40 years of service to Everyone’s Resource Depot. The event will be held in room 012 in the Education Center which is on the lower level across from the depot and accessible from Lincoln Street. Everyone’s Resource Depot set up shop […]