Applications are now available for the 2016 University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer training in York County. Classes will meet Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. from Feb. 4 through early June at the Anderson Learning Center, 21 Bradeen St., Springvale. Participants will receive more than 60 hours of in-depth horticultural training from […]
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KFL events focus on Africa
KENNEBUNK — Since 1987 the Camden Conference, in partnership with the World Affairs Council, has brought speakers in from around the world to discuss topics regarding timely regional and global policy issues in regions such as Japan, the Middle East and Russia. This year the conference is focusing on Africa. The Kennebunk Free Library is […]
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Kitchen tables and snow: Avoiding the inevitable
A s often happens, Spouse and I went scurrying around the house to clean up before the love couple arrived last month. Why keep up on housework when you can experience blood, sweat and tears just hours before company arrives? Technically it wasn’t official company, but it’s good practice to clean for the kids, especially […]
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A boy and his dog
The relationship between my 4-year-old boy and my 7-year-old dog: It’s the beginning of a beautiful friendship. With much fascination I’ve been watching them in the evening cuddled together among pillows as my husband and I read bedtime stories to our sleepy-eyed band of brothers. It’s recently become a ritual of sorts. The boys pile […]
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York County Audubon announces Hog Island Scholarship
York County Audubon Society is seeking an educator or community leader to participate in a one-week program on famed Hog Island off midcoast Maine in July 2015. YCAS will sponsor one participant who can benefit from the Hog Island experience and use it to teach others. Complete information is available at www.yorkcountyaudubon.org and applications are […]
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Sanford theater to hold auditions
SANFORD — The Sanford Maine Stage Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming 2016 season on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Nasson Community Center in the Little Theatre, located on 457 Main St. in Springvale. Both men and women are needed. The first dinner show is scheduled for May 14 at the […]
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Modern progress is stranger than science fiction
I t may amuse you to know that in 1865, Jules Verne wrote a story that came close to exactly predicting the moon landing. He was fuzzy on a few details, of course – the Apollo 11 mission over a century later didn’t involve the use of a giant cannon, but it did launch from […]
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Put your financial puzzle together
Jan. 29 is National Puzzle Day, with puzzle celebrations and events taking place at museums, libraries and other venues across the country. Why this date was chosen – or why National Puzzle Day even exists – is something of a mystery. But as an investor, you can find value in the concept of a puzzle […]
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What do we talk about when we talk about the weather?
A lways eager to start some new long-term monitoring project, I’m now keeping track of the number of conversations I have about the weather. I’m planning to henceforth keep tabs on with whom, when and for how long we chatted. I’m already certain one thing will be constant: The changing weather will be discussed in […]
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Wells Reserve announces winter programs
WELLS — Whether this winter delivers snow to southern Maine or just stays cold and dry, the Wells Reserve at Laudholm has miles of trails to explore and a series of talks, guided walks, day camps and workshops to help you shake the chill. The reserve is open from 7 a.m. to sunset every day […]