The Maine Children’s Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships to families since 2000, who meet its income guidelines. The scholarships are for students in kindergarten through 12th grade for tuition for public or private school, or toward homeschooling expenses. The scholarship pays 75% of tuition up to $1,400 for private school or $500 toward homeschooling expenses. […]
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Astronomer to offer course on eclipses April 6
The Camden Public Library plans to prepare for the Monday, April 8, solar eclipse by hosting the director of the University of Southern Maine’s Southworth Planetarium, Edward Herrick-Gleason. He will offer a crash course on all things eclipse at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, via Zoom. Attendees also will get a preview of the entire […]
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Raptor program director to give Zoom talk on bald eagles
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s seventh presentation of its 27th annual Winter Speaker Series, “Bald Eagles; Recovery, Research & Conservation,” features Chris DeSorbo, director of the Raptor Program at Biodiversity Research Institute. The event is set for at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. Winter Speaker Series presentations are held via Zoom and are accessible at fomb.org. […]
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MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners in Franklin County
Adult learners from Franklin County returning to school for post-secondary education can apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship at the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting […]
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Western Maine Audubon to host talk about turtles in Maine
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon is set to present a talk, “Everything you didn’t realize you needed to know about turtles in Maine,” by Dr. Matthew Chatfield. The free event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, in Thomas Auditorium, Preble Hall on the University of Maine at Farmington campus, at 173 High St. […]
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Jay-Niles Memorial Library aims to increase reading for younger children
The library has teamed up with the 1000 Books Foundation to offer a free program that encourages parents to read more to their children.
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Carrabec High School names honor roll students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec High School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Dakota Cahill, Kolby Carpenter, Jayden Cates, Devyn DeLeonardis, Cooper Dellarma, Summer Lindblom, Alyssa Schinzel and Hailey Wyman. Honors: Sarah Craig, Trevor Donahue, Toby-Nicholas Gower, Molly Hay, Nevaeh Holmes, Emma Junkins and […]
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SKILLS, Inc. receives $10K MaineCF Grant to support Opportunities Driving School
ST. ALBANS — SKILLS, Inc. has received a $10,000 grant from the Community Building 2024 fund of the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) to support Opportunities Driving School, SKILLS’ driver education program. “This grant is a much-appreciated boost for Opportunities Driving School and its mission to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, autism, […]
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Waterville hospice to offer September retreat for those grieving
Camp Ray of Hope, a weekend retreat for individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one, will be held from Friday through Sunday, Sept. 6-8, at Pilgrim Lodge at 103 Pilgrim Lodge Lane in West Gardiner. The cost is $60 per person or $180 for a family of three or more; scholarships are […]
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Whitefield Fourth of July organizers plan parade, seek items for annual auction
Those who have good, re-saleable items for the auction (no white goods, please) can call 207-624-2268 or 207-458-5641 to make an appointment to drop auction items off at the station Monday through Thursday nights in June.