LINCOLNVILLE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Tanglewood is currently accepting scholarship applications for youth in grades 6-8 to attend overnight summer camp for a week or a week-long Appalachian Trail trip. Session dates are July 21-26 or July 28-August 2. In addition to a full scholarship to camp, […]

CARRABASSETT VALLEY —Summer reading programs are designed to encourage children to keep reading during summer vacation. Preventing the “summer slide” continues to be the main objective of summer reading programs. For many families with elementary-aged children, the public library is the only community space available during the summer months where they can access free educational […]

FARMINGTON — The Maine New Farmers Project at University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on July 9, 2024 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at Rustic Roots Farm, 120 Vipah Lane in Farmington. Farmer/owner Erica Emery will discuss small tools for small-scale farming. This event is geared toward people interested in […]

REGION —Each year the Maine Warden Service and Maine Marine Patrol respond to many calls of unoccupied canoes, kayaks, and rowboats found floating on the water. Without owner information on a vessel/paddle craft, it can be difficult for first responders to confirm if someone is in need of rescue on the water or if the […]

ORONO — A $7 million grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a four-year statewide collaborative project led by the University of Maine to foster resilient forest communities in Maine. Maine-FOREST, or Forest-based Opportunities for Resilient Economy, Sustainability and Technology, will expand the state’s research and educational capacity to connect human and ecosystem focused […]

FARMINGTON —The Baptist College of Ministry (BCM) Voices of Truth Mens Ensemble is a group of talented and consecrated students who travel the nation and minister in church services, events, and other venues. Their burden is to encourage young people to pursue God’s will in dependence on God. On Sun., July 7 – 9:30 & […]

PHILLIPS — The Phillips Public Library is preparing for its Eighth annual Readers, Writers and Runners 5K and Maine author visit. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, July 20 and will feature mystery author Maureen Milliken. Registration for the race begins at 9 a.m. in the library parking lot ($10). The race starts […]

Farmington — The High Peaks Alliance spearheaded the collaborative efforts to repair the Prescott Field Accessible Trail system after the region was impacted by severe flooding through the winter and spring. The storms left inches of silt clay loam on the crushed stone, washed out a bridge, and rerouted the trail in places, making it […]

KINGFIELD — The highly anticipated 20th Anniversary Kingfield POPS Concert is set to take place on Saturday, June 29, featuring an extraordinary lineup of talented musicians and performers. This year’s concert will showcase the renowned Bangor Symphony Orchestra, along with regional favorites Micah Madore, Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew, and The Walrus. In […]