Jobs For Maine’s Graduates, a statewide nonprofit serving 10,000 students across Maine based in Augusta, welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors, according to a news release from Lisa Gardner, director of Stewardship, Jobs For Maine’s Graduates. The first, Virginia Swain, is Professor Emerita at Dartmouth College and is dedicated to helping Maine […]
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Parent night meetings to return to OUT Maine Oct. 15
OUT Maine will resume its monthly parent night meetings on Zoom, with the first meeting scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, according to a news release from OUT Maine. OUT Maine’s monthly parent info night is for anyone parenting or caring for youth with a diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or gender […]
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UMaine Extension offers updates for agricultural industry Oct. 14
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two updates specific to the agricultural industry from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to a news release from the UMaine extension office based in Orono. “Navigating the Label Regulatory Requirements for Soil Fumigation” will be presented online by Maine Board of Pesticide Control inspector Keith […]
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Lincoln County Historical Association continues to connect through Object of the Week articles
With the arrival of fall, many house museums are preparing to close up for the winter. However, the three sites maintained why Lincoln County Historical Association didn’t even have the opportunity to open this year because of the coronavirus. As the months of limited social contact wore on, the members considered new ways to fulfill […]
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Kennebec Retired Educators Association to meet Oct. 12
Kennebec Retired Educators Association will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the Best Western Motel, Upper Main Street, Waterville. Zoom is also available for those who prefer this option, according to a news release from Lauralee Davis, chairwoman for the association. Heather Johnson, commissioner of Community and Economic Development, will speak. Monies will […]
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Masonic Group to offer takeout/pickup dinner, home delivery
Reservations required by Oct. 15.
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‘Introduction to the First Amendment Museum’ topic of presentation
Kennebec Historical Society to host the Facebook Live event on Oct. 21.
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Local schools get statewide outdoor recreation App for free
Chimani’s Maine Guide App contains nature walks, hikes, coastal access, beaches, lighthouses, and more, and benefits Teens to Trails work to connect teenagers with the outdoors.
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3 local students graduate from Stonehill College
Graduates include Sydney Cheever, James Varney, Paige Frawley.
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Free school day childcare offered in Fairfield
The Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville has announced that free school day childcare will start Monday, Oct. 12, at Fairfield Community Center for kindergarten through sixth grade. It will be offered from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an option for after school hours, according to a news release from the center. The […]