The Maine Arts Commission plans to honor veteran artists and to celebrate the Maine Veterans’ Art Exhibition from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. The event will be held in the Maine State House Hall of Flags at the State Capitol Complex in Augusta. In 2015, the Maine Legislature passed a provision declaring Nov. […]
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Volunteer Maine seeks grant applications for public health competition
Interested agencies are encouraged to attend a virtual information session from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1.
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AmeriCorps grants applications available
Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, is accepting grant applications under the AmeriCorps State Competitive program. This annual AmeriCorps competition focuses on federal funding priorities, which this year include rural communities, climate action, and service as a pathway to employment, according to a news release from the Augusta-based commission. Interested agencies are encouraged […]
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Fall cleanup for St. Michael Parish cemeteries to begin Oct. 31
The cemetery committee of St. Michael Parish in Augusta reminds parishioners and visiting families that the final cemetery clean-up of 2022 will take place the week of Oct. 31, according to a news release from David Madore, committee chairman. In Augusta: • St. Augustine, 61-65 Townsend Road; • Holy Family, 139 Townsend Road; and • […]
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Maine Service Fellows accepting applications for program
AUGUSTA — Maine Service Fellows is accepting community applications for the program. Maine Service Fellows is a program of Volunteer Maine, the state service commission, and not part of the AmeriCorps national service network. The application process is open through Friday, Oct. 28. The mission of the program is to: • Provide rural, underserved communities […]
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Maine National Guard Black Hawk helicopter unit will be deployed overseas
Thirty-six soldiers will be deployed in February, most likely to the Middle East, to support U.S. Central Command operations.
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In final tribute, Travis Roy Foundation to honor founder’s legacy
The foundation named for the Augusta native, hockey star and advocate for people with spinal cord injuries is ending its run by making two donations totaling $4 million.
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Augusta library to host singer, member of Hallowell-based band Nov. 1
Karen Grimshaw, a singer, songwriter and member of Hallowell-based band The Blenders, is scheduled to perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. in Augusta. Inspired by her rural Kansas roots and a childhood spent listening to her parents’ diverse record collection, Grimshaw crafts songs that blend folk, blues […]
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Halloween events serve up spooky fun across central Maine
Costumes and candy ruled Sunday at the Litchfield Fairgrounds for the Regional School Unit 4 PTA Trunk or Treat, an annual event celebrating Halloween, and one of dozens of events and displays scheduled between now and the end of October.
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Postal Service staffing shortages prompting alarming delays for central Mainers
Across the region, businesses and residents are complaining that spotty mail delivery is delaying checks, bills and medications, but with about 100 vacancies for Postal Service workers in Maine and a low unemployment rate, it’s not clear service will improve any time soon.