The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has announced the opening of the 2022 Historic Preservation Fund grant round. The commission anticipates awarding approximately $94,000 in one-to-one matching grants for National Register nominations, architectural or archaeological survey, or education, planning, development or pre-development projects statewide, according to a news release from the commission. The minimum grant award […]
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Online farm labor guidelines programs on tap for April
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host an online discussion on farm labor guidelines on Tuesday and Thursday, April 19 and 21. These two programs will be led by Brian Cleasby from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, according to a news release from the extension. The April […]
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Mt. Blue student receives Principal’s Award
FARMINGTON — Joshua Smith, a senior at Mt. Blue High School, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement, leadership and citizenship. Smith is deserving of the award due to his dedication to his studies, […]
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Coalition plans 3 walk-in vaccines clinics for adults
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition plans to host several COVID-19 upcoming walk-in vaccine clinics for adults. The first is scheduled for 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Jay Town Office, 340 Main St. Subsequent clinics are taking place from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 13, at the University of Maine […]
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Clinton student appears in ‘College Tour’ episode
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Jennifer Burlage of Clinton was one of 18 students selected to participate in an episode of “The College Tour,” an Emmy-nominated show available on streaming platforms that allows prospective students to travel virtually across America for an inside look at colleges and universities. A crew from “The College Tour” visited Montclair State […]
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‘Farm Tools Project’ exhibit to open at 2 Waterville locations
Waterville Creates’ “The Farm Tools Project,” an exhibition at Ticonic Gallery, at 10 Water St., Suite 106, and the Railroad Square Cinema Lobby, at 17 Railroad Square, is scheduled to open Monday, April 11. It will be on view through June 17. A visual exploration of the use of hand tools on small farms in […]
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Skowhegan auxiliary to recognize 1st responders, National Guard
SKOWHEGAN — Peter’s Shortier American Legion Auxiliary Unit 16 plans to host a free grab-and-go ham or turkey sub meal luncheon on Monday, April 11, for Skowhegan first responders and National Guard members in appreciation for all they do for the community, according to a news release from the auxiliary. The meal will be held […]
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Elm City Bridge Club recognizes March 29 winners
FAIRFIELD — Maryanne Trafton and Su Morrison were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s March 29 game. Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop placed second. In a tie for third were Paul and Judy Jones, and Joyce and Ed Rushton. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in […]
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Scholarships available for students pursuing business degrees
Applications are being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund, according to a news release from the foundation. This renewable scholarship supports graduates of a Maine high school who are enrolled part-time (minimum of nine credit hours) or full-time in pursuit of a business degree and entering their freshman, sophomore, junior or […]
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Women’s foundation awards $120K to grantee partners
The Maine Women’s Fund announced $120,000 in direct grants, which aim to provide general operating support for more than 24 grantee partners throughout Maine, according to a news release from the Falmouth-based foundation. The grants will help advance a wide range of organizations that work to end gender violence, improve financial skills and literacy, promote […]