PORTLAND — During February, American Heart Month, the American Heart Association urges all Maine families to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR. With more than 350,000 people experiencing cardiac arrests outside of a hospital, including 23,000 children, CPR is a critical skill that kids as young as 9 years old can learn. Families can take […]
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Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism accepting nominations
AUGUSTA — Public and nonprofit programs across the state rely on local citizens to volunteer and help meet critical needs in their communities. The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism offers a way to show appreciation while lifting up some volunteers as inspirational role models. Maine community volunteer programs have until Thursday, March 7, to […]
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State historic commission offers preservation grants
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has opened its 2024 Historic Preservation grant round. The commission anticipates awarding approximately $95,000 in matching grants for historic preservation projects sponsored by certified local governments and $150,000 for projects undertaken by non-profit organizations, units of government, educational entities and state agencies. Eligible projects include architectural or archaeological survey, public […]
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Midcoast Aububon, Camden library to host Zoom talk on pyrocene Feb. 15
Mid-Coast Audubon is continuing its nature talk series in partnership with Camden Public Library. The upcoming event, scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, will take place virtually via Zoom. David Govatski, a naturalist and author, will discuss pyrocene, a term used to describe the human use of fire and how it impacts the planet. […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Feb. 12-19
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Feb. XX-XX
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Lawrence High School announces honor roll
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence High School has the following students were named its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2023-24 academic year. Seniors High honors: Hannah Benner, Cameron Blodgett, Hailey Bowley, Whitney Churchill, Haylee Clark, Autumn Duffy, Kieley Dusoe, Kaylee Elkins, Hallie Firmage, Abagail Folsom, Arianna Fotter, Memphis-Ryan Howe, Andrew Kronillis, Gavin Lunt, Amarisa […]
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Maine Pond Hockey Classic fundraiser coming Feb. 9-11 to Sidney
SIDNEY — The 12th annual Maine Pond Hockey Classic is set for Friday to Sunday, Feb. 9-11, at the Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod Lane. The event is a fundraiser for the Alfond Youth & Community Center — a partnership of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Waterville, The Waterville Area […]
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Messalonskee High School recognizes honor students
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has named the following students to its second quarter honor roll. SENIORS High Honors with Distinction: Payton Alexander, Steven Anthony, Liana Arnold, Paisley Baron, Andrew Beckwith, Brody Belanger, Bjorn Brickett, Luke Brittner, Ella Buck, Kaitlyn Burbank, Brody Collier, Caleb Collins, Katie Culig, Rebecca D’Amico, Abigail Fortier, Kirsten Frost, Malachi Gagnon, Hunter […]
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits available
AUGUSTA — Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to people who lost their job or business due to the Dec. 18 storm. Applications are open through Monday, March 4, to assist business owners, regular workers, seasonal or migrant workers, and self-employed individuals who lost their job, job offer, or had their work hours reduced […]
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay winter speaker series to continue Feb. 14
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay’s fifth presentation of its 27th annual Winter Speaker Series, “Dam Removals on the Kennebec River,” features John Burrows, executive director for U.S. Operations of the Atlantic Salmon Federation. Presentations are held via Zoom and accessible via hyperlink at the top of fomb.org. This event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. […]