Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s 2022 Golf Fore Kids’ Sake at Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, presented by Kennebec Savings Bank, raised $33,000 Sept. 2 to support one-to-one youth mentoring throughout mid-coast, central and eastern Maine, according to a news release from the youth mentoring program. Belgrade Golf Fore Kids’ Sake 2022 Tournament winners: • […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in October, November
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Oct. 24, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 2, 3, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, Oct. […]
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Fall Foliage Photo Contest
Submit your photo by Nov. 4 for a chance to win a Hannaford gift card.
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Augusta-based housing program seeks water assistance applications
MaineHousing’s is accepting applications for its Maine Water Assistance Program. This program is being funded with $4.7 million of American Rescue Plan Act appropriations and is being made available to water and wastewater utilities in Maine for their customers who may have fallen behind on their bills during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news […]
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UMaine center to host talk on seal conservation
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk about the unanticipated consequences of successful seal conservation in the Gulf of Maine at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26. In this talk, “Out of Our Depth: Interdisciplinary science for marine mammal conservation,” Kristina Cammen, an assistant […]
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Damariscotta inn to host 3rd Challenging Conversation Circle Sept. 25
DAMARISCOTTA — “Relationships with Ourselves as We Age” will be the focus of the Inn Along the Way’s third 2022 summer Challenging Conversation Circle,” scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. Having a good relationship with oneself during the aging process is the foundation for important insights and […]
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Skehan endowment established for St. Michael School in Augusta
A new endowment to honor the memory of Fr. John R. Skehan while providing tuition assistance to students attending St. Michael School in Augusta has been established through the Catholic Foundation of Maine. Skehan, the pastor of St. Michael Parish and St. Michael School, died unexpectedly Aug. 31. “This endowment is in memory of our […]
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Stuff the Cruiser for Veterans event set for Sept. 24
SKOWHEGAN — The second annual Stuff the Cruiser for Veterans is scheduled for 9 a.m. to. 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Peters-Shortier American Legion Unit No. 16 at 217 Waterville Road. Items dropped off at the event will be handed out to Maine veterans who are in the VA hospital or a veterans home, […]
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Winslow center to offer free technology workshops
WINSLOW — The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon plans to offer free monthly technology workshops for anyone older than 55. The workshops will run from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. starting Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the St. Joseph Center on 80 Garland Road, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. […]
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Hallowell Legion Post 6 seeks donations for Oct. 8 lawn sale
HALLOWELL — Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 seeks donations for its annual lawn sale, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at 114 Second St. No hygiene items, TVs or clothing will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the legion’s community programs. For pick up by legion members, call Tim McGuire at 207-622-9166, Larry […]