WesternWestern Maine Audubon presents: “Peregrine Falcon Restoration in Acadia NP”

Online event at: https://western.maineaudubon.org/events/

Western Maine Audubon presents: “Peregrine Falcon restoration in Acadia National Park” On Wednesday, May 12 Western Maine Audubon is sponsoring a live, online talk by Ranger Patrick Kark entitled: “Peregrine Falcon Restoration in Acadia National Park and Highlights of the Cadillac Mountain Hawk Watch.” The talk will take place from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. As one of the first locations chosen to recover peregrine falcons, Acadia National Park has a storied history in the recovery of peregrine falcons. Join Ranger Patrick Kark as he discusses the success of the recovery project within the park and the reach Acadia’s falcons have

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Event Series Living Well with Chronic Pain

Living Well with Chronic Pain

Location: Zoom Instructors: SeniorsPlus Staff & Volunteers SeniorsPlus and the Healthy Living for ME Network is now offering Living Well with Chronic Pain through Zoom! This class is designed for people who are living with chronic pain. The workshop offers strategies for dealing with its symptoms. Topics include: techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; pacing activity and rest; and how to evaluate new treatments. Participants will receive all workshop materials in the mail prior to the start

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Public Masonic Takeout/Pickup Supper

On Saturday, May 15, the Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton, will be offering a Public Takeout/Pickup meal from 5 - 6 p.m. The menu will be roast pork, potatoes, vegetables, applesauce, rolls and dessert. $9 for adults and $5 for 12 years and under. Please reserve your meals by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 13. Reservations for meat can be made by calling Alan Morison 645-4366, Robert Lawrence 778-2354 or Alvin McDonald 645-2190. Home deliveries are also offered in the Wilton and Farmington area for $10 per meal.

Strong annual Town Meeting

Strong will be holding the Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 22, 9:30am at the Strong Fire Station located at 16 River Street, Strong. Please bring your own chair, and set up in we will SET UP 6FT APART. Face Coverings will be required. Please follow the CDC guidelines for social distancing. Please visit our or contact us at the office 684-4002.

The Growth Stage of Entrepreneurship: Barriers and Opportunities for BIPOC Entrepreneurs in Maine

Zoom

Startup Maine and CEI Women’s Business Center are collaborating on a three-part virtual series focused on BIPOC entrepreneurship in Maine. Each panel event will explore the opportunities and barriers that exist for BIPOC entrepreneurs at the stages of ideation, launch and growth. In the Growth Stage panel, we will explore the BIPOC entrepreneur experience of shifting from a workable business entity to a platform for growth. We will discuss the barriers that entrepreneurs face at the growth stage, and think creatively about existing resources that may help to address these challenges. We will follow the panel with an audience Q&A.

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Going Global: How to Expand Your Business Internationally

Zoom

Have you ever wondered if your products/services would sell in Iceland or Canada?  What does it look like to do business internationally?  How do you know if your business is ready to export? In this workshop, we will hear from Jodi Breau of Dental Lace, Inc. about her experience of exploring opportunities and markets — to now selling her product in over 40 countries. We will also hear from Billie Cary, Trade Information Specialist with the Maine International Trade Center. Billie will explain how the Maine International Trade Center and other state and federal resources can help you to bring

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