Maine Initiatives invites community volunteers to become proposal readers for its 2023 Grants for Change (G4C) Program, a participatory grant-making program that funds and strengthens Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color, community-based, nonprofit organizations in Maine, unceded Wabanaki territory. This is an open call for volunteers to review and evaluate grant proposals from applicant organizations, […]
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Maine Children’s Home to host new director at Waterville party Aug. 17
WATERVILLE — Maine Children’s Home plans to welcome its new executive director, Candace Marriner, from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17. at 93 Silver St. for its Community and Family Block Party. The party will provide an opportunity to meet Marriner. Marriner was appointed by the MCH Board of Directors for her 25 years of […]
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Freeport annual Save a Stray 5K fundraiser returns Aug. 19
FREEPORT — Midcoast Humane plans to bring back its annual Save a Stray 5K fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 19. The event raises money for the nearly 3,500 animals cared for by Midcoast Humane each year. Runners, walkers, and festival attendees are encouraged to bring their canine friends, who must be on leash at all times. […]
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UMaine Augusta to offer info session on human services Aug. 18
AUGUSTA — Individuals interested in pursuing professional work in the field of human services can attend the free Pathways to Professions in Human Services event, set for Friday, Aug. 18, at the University of Maine at Augusta campus. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 46 University Drive. Participants can […]
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Oakland Lions offers lobster bake tickets
The event is planned for Aug. 19 at the town’s Waterfront Park.
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Alliance to host Family and Youth Trail Day in Madrid Aug. 19
MADRID — High Peaks Alliance plans to offer a Family Trail Day, with trail building, outdoor education and an opportunity to meet like-minded families, at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. The event will be held at the Perham Stream Birding Trail, 554 East Madrid Road. It is for children 2 years old and older with […]
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Small business forum set for Portland Aug. 22
PORTLAND — The Mainebiz Small Business Forum, an event geared towards helping startups and small businesses grow and succeed, is scheduled for 7:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, 88 Spring St. Each year a panel of small business owners and entrepreneurs explore a variety […]
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Winthrop’s Sidewalk Art Festival set for Aug. 19
Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce’s 35th annual Sidewalk Art Festival is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. More than 30 local artists and artisans will showcase their painting, watercolors, drawing, prints, photography, wood, metal, and fabric arts, according to a news release from Linda Easterbrooks, executive director with the Winthrop […]
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Federal funded program offers internet service plans
JAY — The Affordable Connectivity Program, a federal funded program, offers eligible households $30 per month toward home internet service, making some plans free. To find out if one qualifies and to sign up for the ACP benefit, visit GetACP.org/Maine. For those who qualify, internet plans can be selected at the website. For more information, […]
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Society to celebrate Stevens family, first settlers of Stratton on Aug. 20
STRATTON — Each year members of the Dead River Area Historical Society celebrate the founders of Stratton. On Sunday, Aug. 20, members will honor the founders of Stratton, “The Stevens Family,” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the society building at 171 Main St. The event is hosted by direct descendant Caleb Stevens and […]