The Maine Department of Education’s Office of Adult Education has launched a campaign to encourage adult learners to complete the HiSET, Maine’s high school equivalency test. Those who complete the HiSET are eligible for two years of free community college in Maine, according to a news release from the education office. As part of the […]
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Waterville residential care facility seeks volunteer board members
Sunset Home of Waterville, governed by a board of directors, seeks individuals who have an interest in serving in the areas of residential care, building maintenance, financial expertise, and interactive skills. The nonprofit residential care facility is dedicated to providing high quality assisted living services for older women in a safe, comfortable and dignified home-like […]
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Waterford’s road race, fitness walk, fun run set for Oct. 9
The 23rd annual Waterford Fall Foliage Road Race, 5K Fitness Walk and One Mile Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 9, on the Waterford Common at 37 ME-35, across from Keoka Lake. The 1-mile fun run for ages 12 and younger will start at 11:30 a.m. and is free for all children. The 5K […]
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Ag department accepting applications to cover costs of organic producers
Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic and Transitional Education Certification Program and Organic Certification Cost Share Program. The programs help producers and handlers cover the cost of organic certification, along with other related […]
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Astronomy center to host summer camp for youth
ORONO — The Versant Power Astronomy Center plans to host a free summer camp for ages 10 to 14 through What-If Hypothetical Implementations in Minecraft. The National Science Foundation-funded research project and interdisciplinary collaboration is dedicated to attracting young people to science through cutting-edge and impactful informal learning, according to a news release from the […]
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Rescheduled to June 10: Camden library to host S.E.A. FAIR in Amphitheatre
Camden Public Library plans to host S.E.A. FAIR in the Amphitheatre on Atlantic Avenue from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 3. The event is presented by the Stewardship Education Alliance (S.E.A.) and sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management, according to a news release from the library. S.E.A. FAIR is an […]
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Farmington Rec completes first homeschool program
Begun in November last year, Farmington Parks and Recreation plans to offer the once a week program from September to May during the next school year.
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Farmington, Weld to observe Memorial Day
Chesterville and Wilton do not have events planned this year.
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Madison VFW to host benefit dinner May 28
In observance of the National VFW National Day of Service, Madison Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7865 plans to host a community pasta dinner from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 28. The event takes place at the Harvell Bishop Arnold Trail VFW Post 7865, 58 Preble Ave., according to a news release from the […]
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Oakland’s Post 51 to sponsor Memorial Day parade
Oakland American Legion Post 51 plans to sponsor a Memorial Day parade starting at noon Monday, May 30. The line up is scheduled for 11 a.m. at William Junior High School at 55 Pleasant St., according to a news release from Post 51. Those interested in participating in the parade are asked to call 207-660-5341.