New Ventures Maine plans to hold tuition-free online workshops and classes in October. Those classes include self-paced and interactive online workshops designed to help Maine people gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money, according to a news release from Jennifer DeJoy, communications and development manager with […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Orono-based center to host talk on training problem-solving leaders
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a talk about the internship program it launched this summer to train students to address challenges related to sustainability, conservation, climate change, public health and other complex societal issues. The talk will be held at 3 p.m. […]
Main Street Skowhegan plans $5K Business Lab & Pitch Competition
Representatives from Main Street Skowhegan plan the launch of the inaugural Business Lab & Pitch Competition, designed to assist new and current entrepreneurs with starting or expanding their business. The competition is scheduled to begin Saturday, Oct. 1. “We’re excited to unveil our newest program to help empower and encourage local entrepreneurship and local business […]
Over 35 Sunday basketball to begin Oct. 9 in Waterville
WATERVILLE — An informal basketball group plans to meet at 5:30 p.m. Sundays beginning Oct. 9 at the Alfond Youth Center, 126 North St. Both men and women at least 35 years old who would like to join can call Peter Beckerman at 207-547-4411 or Club Athletic Director Isaac Leblanc at 207-873-0684, according to a […]
Farmington church’s free meal programs to return
FARMINGTON — Two free meal programs have returned to Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, at 235 Main St. The Pancakery Cafe, run by the youth group, offers brunch with homemade soup, quiches, sandwiches, salads and pancakes. They also serve coffee, tea and cappuccinos. While the food will be served as take-out, The Pancakery will […]
UMaine extension to open series for parents, caregivers Oct. 4
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to open a free six-session online educational series for parents and caregivers at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Additional sessions are scheduled for Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1. Back to Basics: Building Routines for Success will focus on managing daily household tasks; meal planning and budgeting; […]
Rangeley church to host blessing of animals Oct. 2
RANGELEY — The Church of the Good Shepherd invites the community to a Blessing of the Animals, scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, on the church’s lakeside lawn at 2614 Main St. The custom of blessing animals is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi and his love for all creatures great and […]
St. Dom sets Athletic Hall of Fame banquet, awards ceremony for Nov. 25
Saint Dominic Academy has announced this year’s inductees into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. The Athletic Hall of Fame honors former players, teams and coaches who have achieved athletic excellence throughout their careers at St. Dom’s and beyond. The banquet and awards ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 25, at the St. Dom’s Auburn […]
Belgrade camp to host Halloween-themed family activities Oct. 1
BELGRADE — A day of Halloween-themed activities for families is scheduled for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Camp Bomazeen, 656 Horse Point Road. People can come in costume and join in the games. The Haunted Woods event is for Cub Scouts and non-Cub Scout families. The cost is $7 per person; walk-ins are […]
Blessing of the Animals prayer services scheduled for October
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, more than 20 churches around Maine plan to hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services. Animal lovers are invited to bring their pets to have them blessed and gently sprinkled with holy water. People of all faiths are welcome, according to a news release […]