Main Street Skowhegan’s Business Enhancement Committee has launched a Technical Assistance Grant Program. The program offers mini-grants of $500 to $2,000 for need-based technical assistance and equipment. All Skowhegan business owners, as well as entrepreneurs who plan to start a business in Skowhegan are eligible to apply, according to a news release from the organization. […]
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Small businesses bottle drive, collection challenge set for May 9
Proceeds to benefit small businesses in Madison, Skowhegan and Newport communities.
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ShineOnCass Foundation helps shine light on kindness
A.J. Carrier, building maintenance assistant for the Town of Oakland and his co-workers Jeremy Buzzell and Mark McMahon, installed a 30-foot “Together We Shine” banner on April 29 above the town’s main intersection to honor its citizens for shining a light on kindness during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release from Monica Charette […]
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‘Nightjars in Maine’ webinar set for May 9
To those who register, instructions for viewing the webinar will be sent.
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Kennebec Valley Chamber seeks business leaders’ feedback
The 16-question survey should take 8 to 15 minutes to complete; please submit by May 6.
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Mid-Maine Chamber seeks feedback from chamber business leaders
16-question survey Maine’s 4 Stage Re-opening Plan for Maine’s Economy will take 8 to 15 minutes.
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OUT Maine offers free weekly workshops for youth, young adults
Workshops are not exclusive to youth who identify as LGBTQ+; youth allies are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Stories of Maine: An Incomplete History exhibit commemorates Maine’s bicentennial
The objects on view digitally only for now, were interpreted by individuals from across the state.
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The Maine Film Center launches new Railroad Square Cinema website
The website features a more mobile-friendly interface for visitors, allows for a greater diversity of content sharing, and for the first time ever includes streaming film recommendations from the Maine Film Center staff.