On April 15, the Orono Public Library will hold “Appy Hour” for its Tech Tuesday program. Are you utilizing your smart devices to the fullest? Wondering what an “app” is? Please come to this program in the community room of the Orono Public Library and learn about some of the cool apps, many free, that […]

University of Maine undergraduate research will be highlighted during the 5th annual Undergraduate Research and Academic Showcase, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday, April 1 at Wells Conference Center. The event is sponsored by UMaine’s Center for Undergraduate Research and is open to any undergraduate at the university. Presentations from 149 students in the form of 77 […]

ORONO – The University of Maine Chamber Jazz Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Minsky Recital Hall. Karel Lidral, pianist and director of the ensemble, will be retiring from the School of Performing Arts Division of Music at the conclusion of the academic year. In addition to teaching and directing, Lidral has performed […]

ORONO – A University of Maine Faculty Voice Recital featuring retiring music professor Ludlow Hallman and three colleagues will be held at 7:30 p.m. On Friday, April 4, in Minksy Recital Hall on campus. Soprano Karen Pendleton, mezzo-soprano Marcia Gronewold Sly and tenor Francis John Vogt will join Hallman, a baritone, for a program of […]

Nobody was  hurt on Thursday when a section of a wall from the former Old Town Canoe Factory came crashing down into the side of the Old Town fire station, and city officials were told later that day the damage can be repaired. See next week’s Penobscot Times for details.

People interested in becoming disaster volunteers for the American Red Cross can attend a free training that will take them from zero Red Cross experience to trained disaster services volunteer in just two days: April 4 from 6-9:30 p.m. (Snacks Provided), and April 5 from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Lunch Provided) The Zero2 Hero […]