This month, the Camden Public Library’s Friday Film Club gets into the spirit of the holiday season by watching and discussing the 2017 film “The Man Who Invented Christmas.” Participants should watch the film prior to the discussion. The group is scheduled to meet on Zoom at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. To request the […]
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UMaine to offer online updates for agriculture industry
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer two online updates specific to the agricultural industry ay 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15. Can We Grow Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Sustainably in Maine and Pest Management Considerations with Growing Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) will both be presented by UMaine Extension professor John Jemison. […]
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Bishop to present virtual prayer, blessing
PORTLAND — During Advent, Bishop Robert Deeley plans to host a special virtual prayer and blessing gathering for all Maine families at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. The live presentation, which should last around 10 minutes, will be available on Lifesize and facebook.com/portlanddiocese. To login via Lifesize, visit portlanddiocese.org/bishopfamilyblessing.
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UMaine going viral with lobster video
ORONO — The University of Maine is calling attention to the blue economy conversation and its goal of providing global marine leadership with a light-hearted drive to go viral with a YouTube video promoting the safe handling and consumption of lobster. The featured University of Maine Cooperative Extension video has helped more than 1.8 million […]
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Bishop to host virtual family Advent blessing
PORTLAND — During Advent, Bishop Robert Deeley plans to host a special virtual prayer and blessing gathering for all Maine families at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. Last year, hundreds of individuals and families in Maine logged in and joined the bishop for the special online event, which lasts about 10 minutes. All are welcome, […]
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Arnold Newman Prize winner to discuss ‘Little Black Boy’ photo series
ROCKPORT — Maine Media Workshops + College’s weekly online Alumni Lecture Series comes to a close with the last lecture of the series, “Little Black Boy,” scheduled for 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8. Photographer and 2021 Arnold Newman Prize winner Rashod Taylor will discuss his winning photo series, insights into his practice and how his work […]
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‘New Mainers’ series features Afghan Community of Maine
Ever since Kabul fell to the Taliban, people in Maine have been working to try to get relatives out of harm’s way and safely resettled in Maine. Dr. Abdul Rahman Qani, president of the Afghan Community of Maine, will lead an online panel discussion in the Connecting Across Cultures “New Mainers” series at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, […]
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University extensions to offer winter garden design webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension plan to offer a webinar for home gardeners about winter garden design from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. Designing for Winter Interest and Wildlife will explore how to design and maintain a landscape that provides visual interest while benefiting […]
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Camden library to offer online privacy, security workshop
The Camden Public Library is scheduled to continue its Tech Help Thursdays series with an online privacy and security program at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, via Zoom. The workshop will cover how to guard one’s privacy and personal information while online, as well as share other helpful and pertinent information. Participants will also learn […]
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Union library to host educators, authors via Zoom Dec. 1
UNION — Vose Library’s “Vose or Virtual Wednesday Series” is scheduled next to feature Gary Chapin and Carisa Corrow, to discuss their co-creation of the book “126 Falsehoods We Believe About Education.” The event is is to be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, via Zoom. Chapin has been working in education since 2000, first […]