Melanoma in Maine? Definitely. Maine is a beautiful place to live, and many of us enjoy long days on the water or outdoors with work, friends, or family. But those wonderful days can be filled with damaging ultraviolet rays. UV rays cause damage to cells and create the potential for skin cancer to take hold. […]
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Melanoma Cancer: Know your risks
Melanoma in Maine? Definitely. Maine is a beautiful place to live, and many of us enjoy long days on the water or outdoors with work, friends, or family. But those wonderful days can be filled with damaging ultraviolet rays. UV rays cause damage to cells and create the potential for skin cancer to take hold. […]
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4th annual Maine Fungi Fest set
PORTLAND — From restoring damaged soils to providing delicious nourishment, to helping Veterans heal from the trauma of war, mushrooms offer countless solutions to problems the world faces today. Mycologists, foragers, chefs, artists, doctors/healers, herbalists, veterans, activists, musicians/performers, and others from across Maine and beyond will gather at Saint Joseph’s College, on the shore of […]
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Movie Review: ‘Clown in a Cornfield’
“Thunderbolts” certainly scared off the competition in its second weekend at the domestic box office. This sometimes happens the weekend after the opening of a huge blockbuster. Other studios will know that they can’t compete against the powerhouse, so they hold off on releasing anything that they think has the potential to be a big […]
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Maine soil health in virtual lunch and learn series
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present a 7-part online lunch and learn series, intended to help farmers take their soil health to the next level. The sessions will be held from noon–1 p.m. on Tuesdays, May 27 to July 8. The sessions are for farmers who have experience with soil health […]
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Extension features soil health in virtual lunch and learn series
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present a 7-part online lunch and learn series, intended to help farmers take their soil health to the next level. The sessions will be held from noon–1 p.m. on Tuesdays, May 27 to July 8. The sessions are for farmers who have experience with soil health […]
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SUN Bucks, SUN Meals Programs return to help feed kids during summer break
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), through its Office for Family Independence (OFI), and Maine’s Department of Education (DOE) have announced the return of the SUN Bucks and SUN Meals Programs for Summer 2025. Together, the SUN Programs help give children the nutrition they need in summer when school meals […]
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Hiram invasive plant workshop hosted by Extension
HIRAM, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP), Maine Forest Service (MFS) and Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District, will offer an Invasive Plant Educational Workshop on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Hiram Arts Center, […]
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High Peaks Recreation Rangers 2025
FARMINGTON — The High Peaks Alliance, leading this effort on behalf of the High Peaks Initiative, is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 High Peaks Recreation Ranger Corps! This dedicated team of outdoor stewards will be caring for trails, campsites, and public lands throughout Maine’s stunning High Peaks Region this summer. The […]
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First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — The following were services held at the First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls. Sunday, May 11 service at First Baptist Church of Livermore Falls Pastor: Rev. Dr. Lillian Buckley; Keyboards: Maggie Houlihan and Margaret Emery Welcome & Announcements, Praise Songs by Kay King Watson: “Only Believe” & “Find Us Faithful” Call to […]