This graduation marks the 56th commencement in Nokomis’ history.
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Union Fair Car Show set for town fairgrounds June 8
The Friends of the Union Fair Society is set to present the eighth annual Union Fair Car Show at the Union Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 8. The rain date is Sunday, June 9. Vehicle registration is from 8-10 a.m. The registration fee is $10, which includes the driver plus one person. Vehicles from any decade […]
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JMG supports more than 4,000 students with Maine Career Exploration Badge, $2M in awards
More than 4,000 students have benefited from the Maine Career Exploration Badge, with more than $2 million directly placed into the hands of Maine students. This significant achievement is highlighted in Gov. Mills’ refreshed 10-year Economic Development Strategy: The 2024 Reset, released in March, underscoring JMG’s vital role in shaping Maine’s future workforce, according to […]
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Area summer food programs announced
The Fairfield school system will offer free breakfasts and lunches June 17 through Aug. 16.
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High Peaks Alliance hosts All Hands on Deck Motorized Club meeting
STRONG — The High Peaks Alliance recently hosted an All Hands on Deck Motorized Club meeting on May 11 at the Strong Town Office. The meeting brought together ATV and Snowmobile clubs from the Franklin, Oxford and Somerset counties, to address the most pressing issues facing the regional system in the High Peaks. Each club […]
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Applications open for New Ventures Maine online business planning class
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine has an open call for Venturing Forth, a free, online comprehensive business planning class set to start Tuesday, Sept. 3. For new entrepreneurs or existing business owners, the class can help participants create a written business plan from start to finish with feedback from facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs. The 60-hour […]
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SNAPSHOT: Youth, teen drama camps set in Rangeley
Student Grace Grogan, left, and fellow students from the 2023 Youth Drama camp present their finale performance at the RFA Lakeside Theater. Rangeley Friends of the Arts’ Youth Drama Week 2024 is July 8-12. Teen Drama Week 2024 is Aug. 5-9. Scholarships are available. For registration forms and complete information, visit rangeleyarts.org and click on […]
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Foundation opens applications for Access to Justice Tax Credit Program
AUGUSTA — The Maine Justice Foundation has announced that applications for the 2024 Access to Justice Tax Credit Program are set to open Saturday, June 1. The foundation will accept applications from eligible attorneys until Monday, June 17. To apply, visit hgrantinterface.com/sl/TQAslr. Now in its third year, the program will authorize up to five additional […]
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Love Maine Trails Month runs through June
FARMINGTON — The Bonney Woods Corporation is set to host a Love Maine Trails Month event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 8, to do a spring clean-up of the trails and orient people to Peter’s Adopt-A-Trail program. Tasks include removing brush, cleaning out drainage pipes and cutting back canopy, using hand tools only. […]
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Talk on Maine’s native turtle species set for Somerville June 2
SOMERVILLE — A talk on Maine’s native turtle species with wildlife rehabilitator Pam Meier, founder and director of The Turtle’s Back, is set for 1:30 pm. Sunday, June 2, at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm at 217 Hewett Road. People can learn about turtles, why they are in decline, how to identify different species and genders, […]