Troy Moon, South Portland’s sustainability coordinator, will speak about addressing climate change at the local level from 5-7 p.m. Monday, June 12. The discussion will be held via Zoom and the link can be found on the Brunswick town website. For more information, contact Ashley Charleson, town Environmental Planner, at acharleson@brunswickme.org.
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Strawberry treats for all at 29th annual festival in North Yarmouth
The 29th annual Strawberry Festival will offer sweet strawberry treats for sale from 1-3 p.m. June 24 indoors at the North Yarmouth Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road. Strawberry shortcake, homemade biscuits, homemade strawberry and strawberry-rhubarb pies, strawberry-rhubarb punch, ice cream sundaes, Dip-a-Berry, and homemade jam will be available. Quarts of freshly picked strawberries will also […]
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Two Lawns Gone Wild workshops scheduled
The fourth and fifth offerings of Cumberland’s popular Lawns Gone Wild series will be held on Saturday, June 10, and July 8. The educational series fosters sustainable backyard practices and is offered in partnership with Cumberland’s Sustainability Committee, the Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust and Prince Memorial Library. At the June 10 session, at 10 […]
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Falmouth to kick off its summer concert series June 26
Falmouth’s summer concert series, hosted by Falmouth Parks and Community Programs, begins this month at Village Park. Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnics and blankets to join their neighbors for free musical entertainment. The concert series kicks off with a performance at 6:30 p.m. June 26 with The Flukes, a group of fun-loving […]
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Hunt receives Yarmouth’s 2023 Latchstring Award for service to community
Carla Hunt is the recipient of Yarmouth’s annual Latchstring Award in recognition of her leadership and service to the town. Hunt founded the Yarmouth Compassionate Housing Initiative, which helps asylum-seeking families with transitional housing and works with the New Mainers Assistance Program to connect them with services. She is also president of the board of […]
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Karnes hired as elementary school principal in Cape Elizabeth
Tiffany Karnes was selected as the new principal of Pond Cove Elementary School in Cape Elizabeth last week in a unanimous vote by the school board. Karnes has been the principal of Oxford Elementary School for nine years. She has worked in education for 24 years overall, 17 as an administrator. “She is a firm […]
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94 donors show up for Madison blood drive in Scarborough
A two-day blood drive last month in honor of Madison Charland, the niece of a Scarborough firefighter, resulted in 94 donations. Three-year-old Madison was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in March 2021. After numerous rounds of chemotherapy and blood and platelet transfusions, Madison is now cancer free. The Scarborough Fire Department has held a half-dozen […]
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South Portland Land Trust seeks volunteers for National Trails Day cleanup
The South Portland Land Trust is celebrating Love Maine Trails Month this month, beginning this Saturday, June 3, which is National Trails Day. SPLT is inviting the public to volunteer for clean-up projects along Long Creek Trail, such as cutting back brush and removing invasive species. The work will be done from 9 a.m. to […]
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Harpswell Hiking Challenge this weekend
Harpswell Recreation and Community Services, the Harpswell Land Trust and the American Hiking Society are sponsoring an 8-trail and modified 4-trail Harpswell Hiking Challenge, Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4. The event is free with no pre-registration necessary. Trail maps can be picked up at the HQ table the Harpswell Town Office or accessed online at […]
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Artist spaces still available at Bath Heritage Days
Main Street Bath is seeking artists for the July 1 Art in the Park, part of the annual Bath Heritage Days. There are four spots still available. Artists are responsible for bringing their own tents and assembling them, and there is a $175 participation fee. Those interested find an application at visitbath.com/events/heritage-days. Questions should be […]