ORONO – The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has updated its classic publication explaining why leaves change color in autumn. While some people believe frost causes the color explosion, some leaves begin to turn red, orange or yellow even before the first frost. In Bulletin 7078, Facts About Leaf Color in Maine, UMaine Extension […]

The Orono Town Council last week set Oct. 20 as the date when public input an be offered on a proposed student housing moratorium. The possibility of a moratorium arose this summer, when the committee updating the comprehensive plan identified the need for a better balance between student rentals and continued home ownership opportunities in […]

Have you ever wanted to go back in time and experience life “as it should be”? Well, now is the time – Come volunteer at Leonard’s Mills! The museum is looking beautiful and already is seeing a nice touch of fall color; it is expected it will be gorgeous at the museum for Living History […]

AUGUSTA- Landowner Appreciation Cleanup Day is September 13.  The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Forestry is coordinating the volunteer land cleanup effort this year.  Forest Rangers working in cooperation with the Maine Snowmobile Association (MSA), ATV Maine, and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW), as well as other […]

Disasters can strike at any time, and the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to help their communities prepare for emergencies by giving blood during National Preparedness Month. The mission of the Red Cross is to help the public prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. During National Preparedness Month, the Red Cross reminds Americans […]

The 5th annual Blue on Blue Softball fundraiser for Special Olympics Maine is Sept. 13, at 2 p.m., at the UMaine Kessock Softball field.  The game features local law enforcement officers squaring off against the UMaine Men’s Hockey team in a softball game.  The game is officially sponsored by the University Credit Union. Admission is […]

The town of Milford has received notification from the Maine Department of Transportation that the County  Road bridge will need to be closed from 9 p.m. Sunday, September 7 until 5:30 a.m. on Monday September 8.  The closure is necessary for the moving of equipment, and excavation of material under the bridge.  Traffic will need to be re-routed […]

The Orono Public Library will offer the Writing Circle, with Barbara Wicks for returning and new participants. The group will meet on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. beginning on Sept. 9 for seven weeks. This is an informal writing workshop where participants share drafts of their works in progress; conversations about development; revision and editing; and […]

The Old Town High School Class of 1979 will be holding it 35th class reunion on Saturday, Oct. 11th, at the Old Town Elks Club from 6p.m. – midnight. Invitations have been sent via email, Facebook and snail mail. If you know the address of the following students, please email Nancy (Messier) Bradbury [email protected] or call […]

There will be a full slate of fun-filled events over the entire day this Saturday,Sept. 6, when Orono holds its annual Festival Day. Times for events are as follows: 9 a.m.: Pie in the Sky 5K and Fun Run – Asa Adams School. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Book sale – Orono Public Library. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: […]