Maine in Midst of Snowy Owl Irruption will be the topic of Sunkhaze Café from 10-11 a.m. on February 20 at the Old Town Public Library Each year Maine is privileged to witness the migration of water fowl and song birds as a host of seasonal travelers make their journey north then south again each […]

The Nature Conservancy and the Atlantic Salmon Federation are pleased to announce that together they are providing the final funding required for the completion of the Penobscot River Restoration Project in 2016. The Penobscot Project, widely recognized as one of the most collaborative, innovative and far reaching restoration projects ever undertaken, was featured on the […]

On Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, any person may fish for free without a license on Maine’s waterways, except those who have had their license suspended or revoked.  All other rules and regulations, including bag and possession limits, apply. “Fishing during the winter is a wonderful way to get out of the house […]

Orono High School junior standout cross country runner Tia Tardy was recently named the 2015 Gatorade Maine Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. Tardy, a transfer student from Mattanawcook Academy this past fall, joined an already powerful Cross Country program at Orono High School and led the Red Riot girls to another Class C […]

ORONO – The University of Maine recognized 2,216 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2015 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 1,665 are from Maine, 468 are from 30 other states and 83 are from 25 countries other than the U.S. Listed below are local residents who received Dean’s […]

ALTON – Hirundo Wildlife Refuge will hold its annual Winter Family Day starting at 10 a.m. On Feb. 13. The Winter Family Day offers a great line-up of programs and activities for all ages and abilities, including the foillowing: Ultimate Dogsledding Experience – Alexander Therriault with his two teams will take you for a memorable […]

The American Red Cross has an emergency need for blood and platelet donors. Severe winter weather since Jan. 1 has forced the cancellation of more than 300 blood drives across 20 states, resulting in more than 9,500 donations uncollected, further depleting an already low winter supply. Blood donation appointments can be quickly and easily scheduled […]

It’s time to start thinking of nominees for Greenbush’s 2016 Local Hero Award. The Local Heroes Award was established by the Board of Selectmen to recognize individuals who go above and beyond for their family, friends and the Greenbush community. If you know of someone who fits this description, please take time to nominate him […]

Some Theatre Company is pleased to announce its production of Clue the Musical on Feb 26-27 and March 4-5 at 7.30pm and Feb 28 and March 6 at 2 p.m. at the Keith Anderson Community House, Orono. This fun-filled, family friendly, interactive show invites you, the audience, to play the game of Clue and help […]

Accounting students in the Maine Business School at the University of Maine are offering free federal and state income tax filing assistance to the public, under the supervision of Martha Broderick, Esq., a lecturer of business and commercial law. From January through April 15, excluding March 7–21 during Spring Break, free help sessions will be […]