Donations are being sought to purchase food stuffs for Hungry 100K: Maine Day Meal Pack-out at the University of Maine May 3. In meal pack-out events, campus and community volunteers pack meals that are then given to food banks and community organizations that feed the hungry. The goal of the May 3 event, organized by […]
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This spring, the University of Maine Hutchinson Center will offer a series of five full-day workshops on restorative school practices for K–12 educators. Members of the Restorative Practices Collaborative of Maine will facilitate the workshops that will be held in Saco, Augusta and Belfast. The first workshop on March 30, “Introduction to Restorative Practices,” will […]
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Penobscot Marine Museum’s historic photography exhibits “Acadia National Park: A Postcard View” and “The History of Postcards” will be at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center H. Allen Fernald Gallery March 13–May 22. The free public exhibit in the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery, open 8 a.m.–7 p.m. weekdays. “Acadia National Park: A […]
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Black Bear Food Guild, the University of Maine’s community-supported agriculture (CSA) share program organized and managed by sustainable agriculture students, is offering full, half and quarter shares. Full shares, $500, are recommended for four people. Half shares, $325, are recommended for two people and quarter shares, $175, for one person. The 2017 Food Guild season […]
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The 10th annual Healthy High 5k/10k and 1-mile run/walk will be held at the University of Maine at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 20. The race, which begins at UMaine’s New Balance Student Recreation Center, promotes health and wellness for members of the university and surrounding community. Early registration fees for the 5k are $10 for […]
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A hole in the ice is more than a mark of traditional Maine ice fishermen. It’s also a passageway to a beautiful underwater world. Divers from the University of Maine Darling Marine Center, including Ashley Rossin and Sean O’Neill, recently earned their ice diving certification to broaden their skills as marine science researchers. Rossin is […]
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During spring break, the University Singers will embark on a four-stop tour, March 13–17, before returning to the University of Maine for two concerts at Minsky Recital Hall March 25–26. The annual spring tour will include free concerts at the First Baptist Church of Bar Harbor, 7 p.m. Monday, March 13; Gray-New Gloucester High School […]
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The Maine Grass Farmers Network (MGFN) annual grazing conference is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. March 18 at the Kennebec Valley Community College Alfond Campus in Hinckley. The morning keynote address will be given by Utah State University faculty emeritus Fred Provenza, a wildlife biologist and grazing behavior specialist. Veterinarian and author Hue Karreman from […]
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A vibrant, talented band with deep roots in Ireland will perform on St. Patrick’s Day at the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine. Caladh Nua — which in Gaelic means a new port or anchorage — will take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, March 17. The five versatile singers play […]
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A two-day workshop focused on bringing mindfulness to daily work life will be offered this spring at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. Mindful Leadership workshop attendees can practice mindfulness meditation, learn competencies of mindful leadership and discuss strategies for being calmer, more clear-minded and emotionally aware in the workplace. Mary Doyle, M.A., […]
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