The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Land Protection grant program seeks proposals from organizations and projects dedicated to helping Maine people access and connect to the outdoors. The Maine Land Protection grant program provides funds for land acquisition or land conservation easement projects. “The Maine outdoors is a uniquely special place, and we believe all of […]
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Chamber of Commerce holds Golf Classic
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce recently announced the winners of the 28th annual Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic. The event was held on Aug. 18th at Mingo Springs Golf Course. This year’s winning teams are as follows: Men’s A Division — First Place: Jamie Eastlack, Brad Stokes, Curtis Haley and Jeff Richard […]
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Edward Little class of 1951 postpones 70th reunion
AUBURN — The Edward Little High School Class of 1951 is postponing its 70-year reunion on Sunday, Aug. 29 at Lost Valley because of the recent upturn of the COVID-19 pandemic and its Delta variant. The regular monthly luncheon is scheduled to be held Thursday, Aug. 26 at The Village Inn in Auburn.
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Almost Alumni program at UMF helps former students complete their dreams of a college degree
To help individuals still earn their degree, Ashley Montgomery, assistant dean at the University of Maine at Farmington, has created Almost Alumni. This UMF outreach program seeks to connect with students who had been close to completing their undergraduate studies and assist them on a case-by-case basis, according to a news release from the university. […]
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MaineGeneral Health residents volunteer at Spectrum Generations
WATERVILLE — Spectrum Generations’ Muskie Community Center recently welcomed nine MaineGeneral Health residents to the center to learn about the organization’s programs and spend the day volunteering. During the event, Victoria Abbott, Spectrum Generations’ community engagement director, spoke with the residents about Meals on Wheels, Bridges Home Services Adult Day Program, Medicare Counseling, and Aging […]
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Common Ground fairgoers asked to buy tickets in advance
Tickets for the 45th annual Common Ground Country Fair are on sale. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association event is scheduled to take place Sept. 24-26 in Unity. “We are looking forward to supporting a safe and healthy event in person this year,” said April Boucher, the fair’s director, according to a news release […]
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RSU 12 schools release bus routes
The unit includes schools in Windsor, Chelsea, Whitefield and Palermo.
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Bero graduates from Hofstra University
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Rebecca Bero of Gardiner graduated from Hofstra University in May 2021, earning a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion.
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Motorcycle ride for suicide awareness set for Aug. 29
All proceeds benefit the Maine Veterans Project.
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Brunswick artist’s work on display in Damariscotta
DAMARISCOTTA — Brunswick artist Renuka O’Connell’s work is to be on display during a solo show Aug. 26 to Sept. 15 in the River Room at River Arts at 36 Elm St. O’Connell’s work in paint, assembly and embroidery has focused on racially-biased systems in America that have specifically impacted Black Americans as well […]