All gardening enthusiasts are invited to come to the 61st Annual Green Thumb and Food Sale Saturday, May 20, Church of Universal Fellowship at 82 Main St. in Orono from 9 a.m.-2 pm. Gardening enthusiasts will find a large selection of perennial plants, seedlings, shrubs and trees, and a selection of beautiful geraniums, petunias, pansies, […]
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Community market opening at Happy Acres
ALTON – Happy Acres Community Market, on the site of the historic Happy Acres Hall, announces a new startup, beginning May 19. On Friday afternoons from 3-6 pm, stop by and say hello to local vendors offering farm products, grab n’ go suppers, a once-a-month yard sale, crafts, demonstrations and more. The priority is on […]
Free trees to be available
Trees from the Orono Town Nursery will be available this spring to Orono residents at no cost. All trees will be planted by the Tree Board. All trees must be planted in the public domain (i.e. on land along the streets owned and maintained by the town). Trees are available on a first come, first served basis. Orono residents interested in having trees […]
Explore gems and minerals with UMaine 4-H Science Saturday
ORONO — Learn about Maine’s geology at the next University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Science Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., at the UMaine Bryand Global Sciences Center, Orono. Participants will explore and learn to identify rocks and minerals, discover the differences between gems and minerals, and go on a scavenger hunt. The […]
Museum exhibit explores ancient cities and student discovery
In many cities around the world, the ancient past and modern present blend seamlessly into a hundreds-of-years long story of continuous urban growth and decline. In Cusco, Peru, the stone walls of the Inca capital city serve as the foundations of 16th century Spanish colonial buildings which currently house modern restaurants and shops. And in […]
Grief support group opens
For adults dealing with the death of a loved one, there is a new support group available from May 9 to June 13 in Bangor. The Hospice of Eastern Maine is starting a six-week support group to offer adults the opportunity to learn about grief, share their experiences, and practice healthy coping techniques. “Come and […]
Caladh Nua finds a haven at Collins Center for the Arts
A vibrant, talented band with deep roots in Ireland will perform on St. Patrick’s Day at the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine. Caladh Nua — which in Gaelic means a new port or anchorage — will take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, March 17. The five versatile singers also […]
Innovate for Maine program seeks growing companies, interns
The University of Maine’s Foster Center for Student Innovation is seeking Maine companies to host interns from the Innovate for Maine Fellows program. Innovate for Maine Fellows connects the best and brightest Maine college students with the state’s most exciting companies as a way to grow and create jobs in Maine through innovation and entrepreneurship. […]
Assessing department to conduct property visits
The Town of Orono’s Assessing Department will be updating it assessment records throughout town within the next year, with visits to homes to be conducted for the first time in 27 years. A recent software upgrade now allows the to enter more property details. While state law directs assessors to review properties once every ten […]
Development restrictions on land adjacent to airport may be lifted
OLD TOWN – Congressman Bruce Poliquin last week announced that he will be introducing legislation to revise an outdated law in Old Town to help attract businesses to the region and create jobs for the community. According to a press release, Poliquin has been working closely with town officials from Old Town, local business leaders […]