Voting continues through Friday, May 28.
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Virtual run, walk to benefit Kennebec Estuary trails
BATH — Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s “Trek for the Trails” virtual run and walk event will be held from Saturday, May 29, through Sunday, June 6; registration is open until June 6. How people participate is up to them. They can pick their distance (mile, 5K, or 10K), plan their route, and trek with a […]
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Aquaculture research hubs offer at-home aquaponics project
ORONO — A “4-H At-Home Aquaponics Project,” an experiential learning program for youth ages 9 to 18, is to be delivered virtually from June 15 to October. The project is a partnership between the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H, University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research, and UMaine Aquaculture Research Institute. It includes learning […]
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University to offer class on pressure cooker barbecuing
FORT KENT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer an online class, about using pressure cookers to prepare classic barbecue recipes, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27. “BBQing with your electric pressure cooker” will feature barbecued ribs and baked beans, with recipes and tips for preparing stuffed eggs, pasta, potato salads […]
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Maple syrup producers course to run online in June
FALMOUTH — A weekly four-part business management class for maple syrup producers will run online from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays June 8-29. “Is My Maple Business Profitable? Finances for Maple Producers,” offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension, is designed to provide financial management education for maple business owners […]
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Nature writer to discuss wonders of bird migration
Camden Public Library will welcome back ornithologist and acclaimed nature writer Scott Weidensaul at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, for an online presentation about his new book, “A World on the Wing.” Both a New York Times bestseller and “Editor’s Pick,” the book is at once a celebration of global bird migration, an exploration of […]
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Nature writer to discuss wonders of bird migration
Camden Public Library will welcome back ornithologist and acclaimed nature writer Scott Weidensaul at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, for an online presentation about his new book, “A World on the Wing.” Both a New York Times bestseller and “Editor’s Pick,” the book is at once a celebration of global bird migration, an exploration of […]
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Universities to offer supporting pollinators webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension plan to offer a webinar for home gardeners about supporting pollinators and their habitats from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Saturday, May 26. “Supporting Pollinators in Your Landscape” will focus on native pollinators and their habitat needs, with tips for plant selection, […]
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Virtual reading recovery conference set for May 20
ORONO — The Fifth annual Suzanne W. Cole Reading Recovery and Early Literacy Institute will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 20. The conference, which will be conducted virtually via Zoom, will be hosted by the University Training Center for Reading Recovery and Comprehensive Literacy at the University of Maine. In […]
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‘Run for Independence’ accepting registrations
Registration is open for the ninth annual Androscoggin Bank Run for Independence. The Saturday, May 15, virtual event allows runners to choose their own 5K, 10K or 1-mile course, show off their achievement on social media, and celebrate with discounts at local businesses. All funds raised will benefit the pioneering health and wellness initiatives of […]