AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is set to hold a Women Veterans Appreciation Day at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Maine State House in the Hall of Flags. The event will feature guest speakers, veteran-centric organizations, and representatives to provide connection […]
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Nature walk set for Litchfield’s Small Burnham Conservation Area
People can explore Kennebec Land Trust’s Small-Burnham Conservation Area with trained Maine master naturalists at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 8. Attendees can learn more about the natural world, with a focus on plants, ferns, birds and insects. The conservation area, which consists of 250 acres of woodlands, wetlands, hayfields and ponds on the Pine Tree […]
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Waterville Creates to kick off Pride Month June 7
WATERVILLE — Waterville Creates and other downtown businesses are set to kick off Pride Month on Friday, June 7. On the first Friday of every month, people visit downtown Waterville to meet artists, see performances, listen to live music, eat delicious food, shop at local businesses, enjoy the arts, and come together as a community, […]
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors receives $10K grant
Neighbors Driving Neighbors is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from Maine Council on Aging through Hannaford Supermarket’s Connection, Health and Equity Through Food (CHEF) program. CHEF was launched in 2023 to improve the health and well-being of diverse older adults through greater access to food and social connection. Neighbors Driving Neighbors’ mission is to […]
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Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Elm City Bridge Club welcomed Dick Quinlan back to the game May 28, and he and partner Maureen Brochu led the field in the duplicate bridge session. Finishing second were Dian Bishop and Ken Harvey, with Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice in third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the […]
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Ag department, FarmRaise launch online disaster assistance decision tool
The partnership further expands an online library of disaster assistance and farm loan program reference resources and decision aids.
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Rockland’s Apprenticeshop to celebrate summer kickoff June 7
ROCKLAND — In coordination with First Fridays on Main Street in Rockland, from 4-7 p.m. Friday, June 7, The Apprenticeshop is set to celebrate the kickoff to a fun season of sailing and seamanship with the opening of its new waterfront pavilion. The public is invited to 655 Main St. for free sailing, food and […]
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Thomas College names spring term honors lists
WATERVILLE — Thomas College has announced that 418 students earned honors designations for the 2024 spring term, representing 66% of the undergraduate student body. President’s List (3.80-4.0 GPA) Bismark Akoto, Elena Marie Alderman, Fuad H. Alew, Logan A. Alexander, Daniel Ampofo, Randy Amponsah Ankomah, Felicia Boadiwaa, Apraku Jackson, Bryce Arbour, Zoe Mae Austin, Lindsay Louise […]
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Student Craft Institute inspires local students
DEER ISLE — For nearly 40 years, the Student Craft Institute has brought high school juniors and seniors from larger cities and small towns to some of the most remote parts of the state and coastal communities to campus for an immersive program. This year’s institute ran May 17-19. Instructors included Addison de Lisle […]
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Maine’s annual Wild Blueberry Weekend to return Aug. 3, 4
Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend is back for its fourth consecutive year and scheduled for Saturday to Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4. The event is organized by the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate and learn more about the state’s native berry by exploring multiple Maine wild blueberry farms that […]