Carli Frigon wins Patriot’s Pen contest, and Madisyn Petrucci wins Voice of Democracy contest.
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Start Up/Scale Up Grant Program welcomes applications
The Maine Community Foundation’s new Start Up/Scale Up Grant Program seeks applications from Maine nonprofit organizations that help new ventures start and grow through collaborative workspaces and incubator and accelerator programs, according to a news release from the foundation. Grants will be awarded to organizations and projects that meet the criteria and that have the […]
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Maine Seacoast Mission 2020 Scholarship applications available online
BAR HARBOR — Maine Seacoast Mission’s Scholarship Program 2020 application and re-application are available online. The deadline postmark for applying for a mission scholarship is May 1, according to a news release from the mission. Through its scholarship program, the mission helps recent high school graduates and adults, from Maine’s offshore islands and Downeast communities, […]
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American Legion’s 101st birthday celebrated in Madison
Members of Tardiff-Belanger Post 39 Madison celebrated the Legion’s birthday on March 2 with cake and ice cream prior to their monthly membership meeting. March 15 is the American Legion’s 101st birthday, founded in 1919. Those in attendance included Eric Fluet, Curt Sanborn, Ray Cloutier, Scott Eggleston, John Ziacoma, Aaron Rollins, John Bryant, Gene Tweedie, […]
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County extension association meeting set for April 9
Community cookie challenge with prizes for the top three entries planned.
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Pusey-Nazzaro makes Washington University dean’s list
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Lauren Pusey-Nazzaro, of Damariscotta, has been named to the 2019 fall semester dean’s list at Washington University. Pusey-Nazzaro is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for the dean’s list in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 […]
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2020 Maine Jewish Film Festival postponed
The 2020 Maine Jewish Film Festival has been postponed until fall. The festival was scheduled for March 28 through April 5 with screenings in Portland, Brunswick, Lewiston, Rockland, Waterville and Bangor, according to a news release from Barbara Merson. The festival’s initial ticket sales were strong, leading to anticipate crowds in close quarters at many […]
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Amici’s Cucina’s ribbon cutting still scheduled for March 17
WATERVILLE — The ribbon cutting set for 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main St., will be held as scheduled, according to a news release from Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. The new lounge area will be unveiled. For more information, contact the Cindy Stevens at 873-3315 or cindy@midmainechamber.com.
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Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce postponements, cancelations
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce has announce the following postponements and cancelations. Business After Hours Event updates: • Thursday, March 19: Alfond Youth & Community Center and MaineGeneral Health Business After Hours has been postponed. A new date and time will be communicated when determined. • Wednesday, April 15: Eagle Rental Business After […]
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KV Chamber cancels remainder of all March events
Cynergy has also canceled the Spring Dodgeball League.