AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land for Maine’s Future Program has announced its next call for conservation and recreation proposals. The latest requests are for Projects of Statewide Significance and Community Conservation Projects. Important LMF proposal dates are as follows: • Friday, Jan. 19 — Inquiry forms are due by 5 […]
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Windsor Fair Trustees name 2024 officers
At a recent meeting of the Windsor Fair Trustees and life members, the following officers and trustees were elected for the 2024 year. Thomas E. Foster of Augusta, president; William McFarland of Augusta, first vice president; Daniel Foster of Augusta, second vice president; Judy Ballard of Farmingdale, secretary; and Jeffrey A. Tracy of Winthrop, treasurer. […]
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United Way’s 211 Helpline receives $10K donation
United Ways of Maine’s 211 Maine program has received a $10,000 donation from Central Maine Power. 211 Maine became a statewide service in 2006. Since then, the program has fielded more than one million calls from individuals looking for help for themselves or someone they know. The most common needs from callers to 211 Maine […]
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Capital Area Technical Center spotlights Augusta student
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has named Isaiah Schleis-Hooyman of Augusta, a senior at Cony High School, as the Professional of the Month for December. Schleis-Hooyman, a second-year student in the Computer Technology program, has consistently showcased exceptional skills and commitment, according to a news release from the center. Embracing the diverse opportunities within […]
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Commission unveils strategic plan to elevate state’s artistic landscape
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission’s latest strategic plan is a comprehensive roadmap designed to fortify and champion the state’s artistic heritage over the next five years. The journey of the plan started in 2021, anchored in the commitment to understanding the perspectives of Mainers. Through conversations with artists, organizations, community leaders and cultural entities […]
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Jay looking for residents to help update 2011 Comprehensive Plan
Those interested in serving are asked to call the Town Office and submit their name by Jan. 19.
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Waterville chamber to host business breakfast Jan. 11
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is set to hold a business breakfast from 7:15-9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at Best Western Plus on 375 Main St. “Housing Policy and Practices: Here’s What You Can Do Now” is the topic. Nancy Smith, CEO of GrowSmart Maine, will present on creation of more housing choices, and […]
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Maine Film Center’s Cinema Explorations Series to kick off Jan. 6
WATERVILLE — Maine Film Center plans to present Cinema Explorations, a free, community-curated wintertime film series sponsored by the Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities. With the goal of showcasing a range of storytelling from around the world, Cinema Explorations will feature five films in its 2024 edition. The series is set to open […]
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Skidompha library to host discussions on King’s works Jan. 11, 22
DAMARISCOTTA — Skidompha Library and Leigh Anne Keichline have planned free discussions of some of King’s works at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, at the 184 Main St. library, and at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, on Zoom, according to a news release from Meghan Hawkes at the library. These facilitated discussions will focus on […]
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Mr. Drew and His Animals Too event set for Waterville museum
WATERVILLE — The Stage at CDM is set to present Mr. Drew and His Animals Too at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Children’s Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway. Mr. Drew and His Animals Too, a natural science and exotic animal rescue and rehabilitation center in Lewiston, provides a hands-on approach to learning about […]