AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands recently released a Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Investments Map for Maine. The map was developed in collaboration with the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund, Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, Maine Recreation and Park Association, Maine Department of Transportation, Appalachian […]
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Maine organizations get Children’s Health Small Grants from Davis foundation
The Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation, through its Children’s Health Small Grants Program, has awarded grants to 15 Maine organizations. Since its founding in 2007, the Foundation has advanced its mission of supporting the health of Maine’s children by awarding more than $1.2 million to support 155 projects. These projects have advanced Maine children’s health, […]
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Memorial bike ride set for Sept. 18 in Windsor, Whitefield
The sixth annual Share the Road with Carol memorial bike ride is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18. The all-ages commemorative bike ride will be held in Windsor and Whitefield. The ride, which has 12-mile and 27-mile options, starts and ends at the Windsor Town Office, 523 Ridge Road. This ride honors the memory of Carol […]
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Hallowell theater announces audition dates for ‘The Stranger’
HALLOWELL — Auditions for Gaslight Theater’s fall show, “The Stranger,” are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 and Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Hallowell City Hall at 1 Winthrop St. “The Stranger” is an adaptation by Agatha Christie, of her short story “Philomel Cottage.” The play centers around Enid Bradshaw, who breaks her seven-year engagement […]
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Department seeks volunteers for Landowner Appreciation Day Sept. 18
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife seeks volunteers to clean up illegally dumped trash on Sunday, Sept. 18, Landowner Appreciation Day. The Keep Maine Clean Program started in 2013 to give outdoor users a tangible and fun way to show landowners their appreciation, according to a news release from the department. Each year, […]
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Rangeley Lakes chamber holds 29th annual golf tournament
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 29th annual Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic, held Aug. 17 at Mingo Springs Golf Course in Rangeley. This year’s winning teams are as follows: Men’s A Division — first place was Mike Atwood, Lou Hight, Sam Hight and Adam Orser; Men’s […]
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Winthrop-based chorus begins fall rehearsals Sept. 6, welcomes new members
CODA Chorus plans to begin its fall rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Winthrop United Methodist Church on Main Street. The community chorus, which is entering its 56th year, welcomes singers high school age and up. Rehearsals are each Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The chorus will receive new members for the […]
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Belgrade-based Hammond Lumber Co. named a 2022 ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’
Hammond Lumber Co. was recently recognized as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Maine. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Maine, benefiting the state’s economy, its workforce and businesses. “We would like to congratulate and thank the Hammond team […]
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Camden bank named a 2022 ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’
Camden National Bank is pleased has been named “Best Places to Work in Maine” for the second year in a row. The Best Places to Work in Maine is a survey and awards program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the state’s best employers and providing organizations with valuable employee feedback. Best Companies Group manages the […]
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Dustin Allard joins Fontaine Family Team
Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader is pleased to announce the addition of Dustin Allard to the team at its Auburn location. Allard grew up as an only child in Monmouth, and attended Gardiner Area High School. He then continued his education at Thomas College graduating with a degree in business administration. He previously […]