Clean-up OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Conservation Committee has scheduled its annual clean-up of town roads for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to noon. The rain date is May 11. We suggest that volunteers wear boots, gloves, and bug spray, as the sides of the roads may still be wet. Trash bags, safety vests, and […]
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McLaughlin Lilac Festival blooming soon
PARIS — Celebrate the peak bloom season of our extensive lilac collection on May 24- May 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main Street in Paris. Set in the heart of the garden surrounded by the fresh green of spring, our native wildflower-lined paths welcome in Western Maine’s Lilac […]
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Wildflower & Whimsy Yardsale (article)
PARIS — All sorts of interesting things have been collected at McLaughlin Garden. Save money on home and garden items, find a deal on treasures and unique finds, and repurpose usable items that may have been thrown away. Everything from furniture to books to vintage holiday décor and tools will be for sale. Too much […]
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Climate Convergence with NPR’s Living on Earth
NORWAY — The Center for an Ecology-Based Economy will host its fifth annual 2030 Vision Climate Convergence on May 17 and 18 in downtown Norway under tents at the recreation park on Cottage Street. This year’s convergence, themed “Connect Catalyze Create,” will continue to build momentum for climate action in western Maine and beyond during […]
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Movie Review: ‘Abigail’
After last week’s heavy, serious, ultraviolent “Civil War,” I needed a movie like the lighter, sillier, also ultraviolent “Abigail.” Is this film as intelligent and thought-provoking as last week’s offering – a film that still rules the box office, by the way? No. Is this film going to leave much of an impact on popular […]
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Restorative Community training scheduled
NORWAY — A Restorative Community Training will be offered on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Alan Day Community Garden, 26 Whitman Street in Norway. In Restorative Community Training, you learn to create a sense of belonging and inclusivity, practice specific methods to make group decision-making more effective, and help to make members […]
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Androscoggin River Watershed conference, call for volunteers
AREA — ARWC needs volunteers to help with the Volunteer River Monitoring Program. It involves early morning water quality testing using meters twice a month for the summer. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Ferg Lea at [email protected]. Join a diverse group of participants for the Annual Androscoggin River Watershed Conference on […]
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Extension offers sheep and goat school
REGION — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is partnering with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Animal Health Team and the Wolfe’s Neck Center to offer a Sheep and Goat School for new farmers on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 184 Burnett Road, Freeport. The full agenda […]
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Free welding training offered
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in completing their MIG Intensive 80-hour. May 20 – July 11, 2024. Register Today! Information and registration for the free program are available at centralmaine.cc/workforceapply Learn a new […]
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Safe Voices promotes Rebecca Austin
REGION — Safe Voices is happy to announce that Executive Director Elise Johansen will be succeeded by the agency’s current Director of Programs, Rebecca Austin, when Johansen steps down in June. Austin has been with the agency for 15 years, beginning first as an advocate based in Franklin County and most recently leading the programmatic […]