The Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund and the Agnes Freyer Gibbs Scholarship Fund of the Maine Community Foundation have awarded $335,000 in scholarships to 16 students, all graduates of Maine high schools. Students receive financial support for graduate and undergraduate studies at schools across the country. New Gannett and Gibbs journalism scholarship recipients are […]
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Mapping site launches Maine trails photo contest
Maine Trail Finder aims to make it easier for Mainers to search and discover the most appropriate trails to meet their interests and abilities, using new search options and map features for finding and describing accessible trails. In order to help people who use wheelchairs or have other mobility challenges, MTF looks to add photos […]
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Healthy Living to host virtual diabetes workshop
Healthy Living for Maine is offering a free workshop, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 10, to help individuals with diabetes improve their management of the disease and their overall wellbeing. Examples of topics covered in the workshop include: • Techniques to deal with diabetes symptoms such as fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, depression, anger, fear and frustration; • […]
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MCI’s alumni weekend to return Aug. 6 and 7
PITTSFIELD — For Maine Central Institute alumni, the first weekend of August is a moment of celebration. A time when they can return to the 23-acre campus that means so much to them, connect with old friends whom they may not have seen in years, make new connections with alumni from other graduating classes, and […]
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Support group for families of jailed to return to Winslow
WINSLOW — “Rose’s Room” — a monthly, nonsectarian support group for those with a loved one in prison or jail — is to meet again from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at the St. Joseph Center on 80 Garland St. Future meetings will be held on the last Thursday evening of each month […]
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Bicentennial lectures to feature 1 story of 4 Kennebec forts
The meet and greet is set for Aug. 7 at Old Fort Western.
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Antiques festival organizers cancel event
UNION — The Maine Antiques Festival, scheduled for Aug. 6-8 at the Union Fairgrounds, has been canceled. A news release from festival organizers cited a last-minute disruption in the supply chain by the providing tent and table company as the primary issue. No suitable solution could be found at this late date. Festival organizers plan […]
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Farmington hospital to offer walk-in COVID vaccine
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital will host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic for those 12 and older from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in the Bass Room at 111 Franklin Health Commons. The Pfizer vaccine being administered requires a second dose 21 days later on Aug. 26, also taking place at the hospital. […]
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Maine organic farmers, gardeners group plans workshops
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association has planned the following events and webinars. Firstly, “Extending the Season in the Garden” is set for noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. MOFGA Crop Specialist Caleb Goossen plans to share best practices for keeping plants healthy and producing food during spring and fall in this free webinar. He […]
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Newcastle church reaches fundraising goal
NEWCASTLE — St. Patrick Church is to receive a restoration in the coming months after meeting a fundraising goal of over $320,000. “Construction will be able to start in the fall,” said Bill Maloney of St. Patrick Church, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The privately-owned lay trust committed […]