The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is scheduled to host the talk “Creative Ecologies and the Aesthetics of Climate Justice” at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12. The speaker will be T.J. Demos, director of the Center for Creative Ecologies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. All […]
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Camden program to cover detection dogs’ role in wildlife research, conservation
The Center for Wildlife Studies “Wild Maine” series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, is scheduled to continue at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, with a look at how detection dogs are being trained to assist with wildlife research and conservation efforts. The program will be offered in a hybrid format […]
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Augusta-based educational institution offers tuition-free workshops
New Ventures Maine is planning tuition-free online workshops and classes for September, including self-paced and interactive online workshops designed to help Mainers gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a business, build a career and manage money, according to a news release from the Augusta-based educational institution. The full class schedule with offerings for […]
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New Gloucester nonprofit to host blog about newly opened Guarderia, existing Pre-K Aug. 12
Support from the Kittery-based Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation, as well as the D.H. Ross Foundation, help New Gloucester nonprofit, Safe Passage, implement an early educational pilot program in one of the most impoverished areas of Guatemala City. The Guardería, or nursery, opened in June with 20 students and plans to add 20 more […]
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Wild blueberry course registration closes Aug. 26
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a five-week online course about wild blueberry production for beginning and established farmers. The class is scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. starting Tuesday, Aug. 30. It meets every Tuesday and Thursday for 10 sessions through Sept. 29. Wild Blueberry Production: A Five-Week Course for Beginning Farmers is […]
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UMaine Extension offers Master Gardener volunteer training
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for its Master Gardener Volunteers training program, scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 24. The training includes self-paced online learning modules along with live virtual sessions with horticultural experts from across the state, according to a news release from the UMaine extension. Designed to train volunteers for horticulture […]
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Ag department invests in taxpayer education, program outreach efforts for farmers, ranchers
Using the Tax Calculator to estimate tax burden webinar set for 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15.
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Centers to offer Chemo Brain Q&A Aug. 8 via Zoom
The Beth C. Wright and Dempsey centers are offering an informational session that breaks down the characteristics of chemo brain, as well as strategies to help manage symptoms. Mackenna Murtagh, a neuropsychology post-doctoral fellow for Goodwill Northern New England NeuroRehab Services, plans to lead this workshop and Q&A at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, via […]
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Lewiston library to host Marine Mammals of Maine presentation
LEWISTON — The Summer Reading Program is set to continue with a presentation by Marine Mammals of Maine at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. This free public event is aimed towards adults, but is open to all ages if interested. Whales play a vital […]
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Biddeford program to present virtual event about trafficking July 27
BIDDEFORD — Carey Nason, the executive director of St. André Home, will host a free, virtual event “Beauty Remains: The Truth on Trafficking” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, to help participants better understand human trafficking and exploitation, what is happening around us, how to identify victims, and what we can do to prevent trafficking. […]