AUGUSTA — Carly Bruder, the national acting director of AmeriCorps VISTA, and Sharon Bassett, AmeriCorps Northeast Regional Portfolio Manager, recently spent two days immersing themselves in the operations of Maine’s Ending Hunger Corps. This visit aimed to provide a firsthand experience of the unique program pivotal in Maine’s historic initiative to end hunger. In 2019, […]
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Hybrid workshops on starting seeds indoors set for February
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Starting Seeds Indoors workshop, designed to provide participants with the best practices for growing seedlings indoors. The free course will be offered in both virtual and in-person formats. The in-person workshop is set for 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Bangor Public Library, […]
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Bangor dental health clinic to offer free appointments for children Feb. 23
BANGOR — The University of Maine at Augusta Dental Health Clinic plans to host its annual Give Kids a Smile Day in partnership with the American Dental Association. The event is set from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, at the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic, located on UMA’s Bangor campus at 201 […]
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Local band Goblins and more to play West Farmington Grange
Beware, Farmington, things are going to get loud on Saturday, Feb. 3, when local metal trio Goblins are joined with Dragged by Chains and others in an effort to promote local music.
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Farmington shares information about revaluation process
FARMINGTON — The Town of Farmington has hired KRT Appraisal to complete a full revaluation. Two public information sessions will be held in early April, exact dates to be announced. According to Maine Revenue Service, “revaluation” means the development of new property valuations by a firm through the introduction of new grading and pricing schedules, […]
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Main Street Skowhegan seeks entrepreneurs for competition
Main Street Skowhegan is accepting applications for its spring Business Lab & Pitch Competition. The lab is a free, fast-paced, interactive program that features eight classes held over eight weeks, culminating with a pitch contest in which participants compete for $5,000 to start or grow their business. The program is designed for both aspiring entrepreneurs […]
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Lawrence Junior High School lists honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence Junior High School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors Grade 7: Maddison Bolduc, Lincoln Boyce, Derek Brewster, Alexandria Caverly, Allana Cole, Landon DaPonte, Peyton Dow, Madilyn Gauthier, Maira Goldsmith and Jayden Hancock. Also, Amaya Killam, Hailey King, Ian Lane, Carter Lavallee, Amiley McLaughlin, Stella Patterson, Wyatt Pouliot, Ellis Rand, Ella Reynolds, Ryder Rodrigue, Sophia Santiago, Aubriella […]
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Carrabec High School names honor roll students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec High School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 High honors: Kolby Carpenter, Devyn DeLeonardis, Molly Hay, Joyanna Jones, Alyssa Schinzel and Hailey Wyman. Honors: Hunter Bragg, Dakota Cahill, Jayden Cates, Cooper Dellarma, Emma Junkins, Summer Lindblom, Dillon Nelson, Ryan Parlin and Trenton Smith. […]
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Union Fair, Wild Blueberry Festival dates scheduled
UNION — The Trustees of the Union Fair/Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival have released the dates to their 2024 event. The 2024 Union Fair is set to start Sunday, July 7, and end Wednesday, July 10, according to a news release from Rick Butler, head publicist for Union Fair/Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival. The event will feature […]
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Coalition making tax filing appointments through March 16
The Western Maine CA$H Coalition is taking appointments for the 2023 tax filing season. The program, which offers free tax preparation, resource navigation and personal financial management assistance, is set to offer services from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, 110 Academy St., and Franklin Memorial Hospital. […]