Local students include those from New Gloucester, Chesterville, Gardiner, Troy.
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Leeds society plans spring historical walks
Members of the Leeds Historical Society plan to offer spring walks on weekend days to explore some locations of historical note in town. The following walks are scheduled. A tour of Keene’s Corner is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9. From an early store run by John Keene who sold spirituous liquors, among other […]
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Applications open for Maine Disabled Veterans’ Controlled Moose Hunt
AUGUSTA — The application for the annual Maine Disabled Veterans’ Controlled Moose Hunt opened March 1 on the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services’ website, maine.gov/veterans. The moose hunt program, created in 2010, allows veterans the opportunity to assist in mitigation of a wildlife conflict in several fresh produce crops, according to a news release from […]
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Agriculture symposium scheduled for April 18 and 19
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer an agricultural symposium for Maine teens Monday and Tuesday, April 18 and 19. The 4-H Agriculture Symposium is an overnight experience for Maine youth ages 14-18. Participants will take part in hands-on learning opportunities, engage with industry professionals on the UMaine and University of […]
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Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival events begin April 8
Race and social justice is this year’s theme.
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Maine farmers, gardeners group seeks scholarship applications
Each year, the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association awards three $1,500 scholarships, one in each of the following categories: • MOFGA Journeyperson program participant (past or present); • Maine high school senior planning to study sustainable or organic farming (with a preference for colleges in Maine); and • Kennebec Valley Community College student studying […]
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New Commons talk to explore ‘Living the Good Life’ book
FARMINGTON — Helen and Scott Nearing’s book, “Living the Good Life,” is the subject of an upcoming New Commons keynote presentation. Alissa Hessler’s talk is scheduled to be held at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 8, in the Emery Community Arts Center, 164 Academy St., on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. From its publication […]
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Lewiston group to hold annual card party
LEWISTON — The Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of Holy Family Parish plan to hold their annual card party at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the church Parish Hall on 607 Sabattus St. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. People are asked to use the back entrance. There will be gift raffles, door prizes […]
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Lewiston library to host tabletop roleplaying games
Lewiston Public Library’s Teen Services department plans to host a series of tabletop roleplaying games, in person in the second floor teen lounge. The games are scheduled for 4-6 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month, from April through June, at 22 Lisbon St., according to a news release from the library. Each […]
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Farmington native, UMF senior to launch 1st published book
University of Maine at Farmington senior Carrie Close is launching her first published book in April, and will march in the university’s 2022 commencement ceremony in May when she graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. Her book, “What Have I Done?,” is a collection of poems and short stories published […]