Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine has received a $10,000 grant from the Kay E. Dopp Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. The funding is to provide critical social and emotional development needed to help build resilience and promote the mental health and well-being of children through one-to-one youth mentoring. Executive Director of BBBS of […]
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Palermo library reopens, adds new board member
The Palermo Community Library, 2789 Route 3, reopened May 17. It also recently added its newest board member, Anne Kurek. Although the doors were shuttered during the pandemic, the trustees made additions to the library’s services. The old patron computers have been replaced with new Dell computers along with new software including Microsoft Standard 2019, […]
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Albion farm hosts event in memory of Oakland teen
It was a pajama party like no other at Hart-to-Hart Farm & Education Center in Albion on May 16, when 100 children, dressed in their pajamas, welcomed baby lambs, goats, calves, and other newborn animals, also wearing pajamas, as part of the annual ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower. This year’s event featured hands-on educational sessions, including […]
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Albion farm hosts event in memory of Oakland teen
It was a pajama party like no other at Hart-to-Hart Farm & Education Center in Albion on May 16, when 100 children, dressed in their pajamas, welcomed baby lambs, goats, calves, and other newborn animals, also wearing pajamas, as part of the annual ShineOnCass Animal Baby Shower. This year’s event featured hands-on educational sessions, including […]
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Rangeley student graduates from St. Lawrence
CANTON, N.Y. — Samuel McMillan of Rangeley graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and business in the liberal arts April 18 from St. Lawrence University. McMillan attended Gould Academy.
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Augusta library to allow full access June 1
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Library plans to offer access to the entire building beginning Tuesday, June 1, at 45 Winthrop St. No appointment is necessary to browse the library’s collection of more than 80,000 items. Limited computer use and indoor seating are available, and the library offers WiFi and outdoor summer seating. For community health, the […]
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Jackman fundraiser benefits paramedic program
JACKMAN — Community member Linda Conrad, with the help of many other volunteers, raised $3,726 recently to help fund the After-Hours Emergency Care Paramedic Program at the Jackman Health Center, which is operated by Penobscot Community Health Care. Conrad had saved many pots and vases from her parents’ estate to have a plant sale prior […]
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Maine elders photo contest winners to be announced
Voting continues through Friday, May 28.
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Virtual meetings to focus on Winslow’s future
WINSLOW — Kennebec Valley Council of Governments is partnering with Winslow to facilitate two virtual opportunities for residents to participate in a comprehensive planning process. The community meetings are planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 22, via Zoom. Through this virtual forum residents will help to shape Winslow’s goals […]
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Belgrade absentee voting underway
BELGRADE — Absentee voting in the June 8 school budget and town elections has begun. Voters can obtain a ballot between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and until 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Town Office, 990 Augusta Road. Ballots also can be requested by calling the Town Office at 207-495-2258 or emailing townclerk@townofbelgrade.com. Absentee […]