BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust is set to offer “Birds, Backyards and You — A Webinar Series” starting Wednesday, Jan. 24. Winter provides ample time to watch the birds visiting feeders and landscape and to try to figure out what is happening. It also is an opportune time to listen to a professional bird rehabilitator […]
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Online talk about Rachel Carson set for Jan. 25
Best selling author, scientist, and conservationist Rachel Carson was an unlikely individual to become the spark that ignited the environmental movement of today. In an online talk set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, Barbara St. John Vickery will explain how this shy, retiring, and humble person who lacked the usual scientific credentials, would later […]
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Auburn library plans stress reduction series via Zoom Jan. 22-March 18
Auburn Public Library is set to host Winter Mindfulness: A Stress Reduction Series via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 22 through March 18. People can join Tisha Bremner from Insightful Workplace Solutions, a nationally board-certified health and well-being coach and mindfulness trainer for this practice-based educational series. Participants can learn how applying the techniques […]
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Hybrid talk about wildlife tracking set for Jan. 18
Mid-Coast Audubon and Camden Public Library plan to host Kirk Gentelen for a program, Tracking Wildlife in Maine, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18. The gathering will be held at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. Camden. This will be a hybrid program with an option to participate on Zoom, which requires registration […]
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Bethel-based watershed council to talk climate change Jan. 17
Scott Williams, former executive director of Lake Stewards of Maine of Auburn and a consulting lake and watershed scientist, plans this month to discuss the impacts that climate change and development is having on Maine lakes. The virtual presentation, hosted by Bethel’s Androscoggin River Watershed Council, is scheduled for 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, […]
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Conversation on abusive fathers, breaking cycle, continues Jan. 13
With the public release of a video recording of last November’s Finding Our Voices Men Talking event at the Camden Public Library, the grassroots nonprofit and the library are joining again to bring more light to growing up in domestic abuse. On Saturday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m., the three male panelists from the November […]
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4-H to offer online info session for aspiring volunteers in January
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers. The sessions will run from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 16 and 23. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” aims to provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program […]
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Extension offers free virtual nutrition course beginning Jan. 3
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to hold a nine-session virtual nutrition class for young adults aged 19-25 and adults with young children. The course, “Eating Smart, Being Active,” runs from Wednesday, Jan. 3, through the end of February. The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to make […]
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Bamboo fly rod hybrid presentation set for Dec. 20
Downeast Trout Unlimited plans to host a hybrid presentation by Bob Bechtold at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20. Bechtold, who will share his experience building a bamboo fly rod, will cover each step of the process. Bechtold was introduced to fishing before entering grade school by his grandmother. He began fly fishing in the ’80s. […]
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay to feature marine geologist Dec. 13
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s third presentation of its 27th annual Winter Speaker Series, “The Geologic History of Merrymeeting Bay,” will feature Dr. Joe Kelley, marine geologist. This event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. Winter Speaker Series presentations are held via Zoom and are accessible at the top of fomb.org. While Merrymeeting Bay […]