“Ancestry Part I,” a tutorial with BJ Jamieson from Maine State Library, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, via Zoom, hosted by Vose Library’s Vose or Virtual Wednesday Series. This program is the second of a six-week Tech Tutorial series offered by the Union library. Closed captioning will be available. To receive a […]
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Thomas College students win top awards at business competition
WATERVILLE — Thomas College students won top awards in this year’s Society for the Advancement of Management International Business Conference, held March 30 and April 1. Thomas College student Jake Warn finished first place in the business pitch competition, and the team consisting of George Dakin, Addison Landon, Gwyn Perlmutter, and Abbey Violette finished second […]
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Spectrum Generations to host chamber’s business event
Augusta’s Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours is scheduled to be hosted by Spectrum Generations from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road Hallowell. The free event is open to chamber members and invited guests. Spectrum Generations started after Congress passed its first […]
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Bereavement support group for parents to begin
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a bereavement support group for parents who have lost a child of any age. The group is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, April 27, and will run for six weeks, according to a news release from the nonprofit organization. Group facilitators are trained volunteers. Current CDC […]
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Foundation names nonprofit grant recipients across Maine
Environmental protection, food security, and crisis support are examples of the services offered by the Maine- and New Hampshire-based nonprofits selected by the public to receive grant awards. Those awards came through the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s 2022 Community Matters More program, according to a news release from the foundation. With thousands of community votes […]
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Damariscotta gallery calls for ‘Wild Things’ artwork
River Arts in Damariscotta has announced a call to artists for “Wild Things.” Participants are invited to respond to the theme to reflect their own interpretation. Work can be representational or abstract. Submission to “Wild Things” is open to original artwork in all media including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, fiber, photography and mixed […]
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United Way fosters Youth Leadership Council at RSU 9
United Way is funding a Youth Leadership Council to help students address needs across the community and learn about the “power of philanthropy.”
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Democracy Maine organizes local action workshops
When it comes to running for office, creating sustainable change, or overcoming challenges within communities, large barriers can hinder progress, according to Democracy Maine. The grassroots partnership has designed a three-part virtual series to address these roadblocks and give everyday Mainers the tools they need to empower themselves and their towns. These educational workshops, scheduled […]
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Damariscotta organization seeks entries for pumpkinfest, regatta
The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta invites Maine artists to submit a design for this year’s official festival T-shirt. The deadline to submit a design entry is Thursday, May 19. A decision regarding the winning design will be reached shortly thereafter. A $500 prize will be awarded to the artist whose design is selected, according to […]
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Local schools win awards in robotics competition
The FIRST Robotics Pine Tree District event was held from March 11 to 13 at Thomas College in Waterville. The purpose of this event, which started as a regional event in 2013 and is sponsored by local Maine companies, is to allow FIRST Robotics to be more accessible to Maine teams and allow them to […]