Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is scheduled to offer a six-week support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one. Meetings are set for 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays beginning Jan. 30, at the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area Community Center, 304 Main St. in Waterville. The group, facilitated by trained bereavement volunteers, is free […]
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Girls on the Run Maine seeks volunteer coaches
Those interested must register by Wednesday, Feb. 15 in order to volunteer for the spring season.
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Skowhegan library to host lecture about Afghan migration Jan. 20
Program part of the library’s Leeke-Shaw Lecture on International Affairs.
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United Way of the Tri-Valley Area seeks partner applications
Applications must be submitted online by Monday, Feb. 13.
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Farmington-based United Way offers 4 warming centers
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has four warming centers are up and running for 2023. These are an opportunity to save some money, turn down heat, visit with friends and have a meal Tuesday through Friday in January and February. March dates/places are being finalized, according to a news release from the United Way […]
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Somerset SnowFest organizers seek sponsors for February event
Somerset SnowFest is set to offer various events and activities Saturday to Sunday, Feb. 18-26 in Skowhegan, Canaan and Madison. Coordinated by Main Street Skowhegan and Lake George Regional Park, the festival features a range of activities like an ice-fishing derby, kite-flying derby, downhill kayak race, winter triathlon, and the Northeast’s only equestrian skijoring competition, […]
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Hallowell society to host talk on Virginia vessel, Popham colonists Jan. 19
Members of the Maine’s First Ship group have spent more than 20 years researching the first ocean-going vessel built by Europeans in North America. Last summer plans became reality when, after years in construction, a replica of the Virginia of Sagadahoc was launched in Bath, according to a news release from Bob McIntire, Row House […]
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Damariscotta library to host talk by labor commissioner Jan. 19
DAMARISCOTTA — Skidompha Library’s Chats with Champions program is set to welcome Laura Fortman, commissioner of Maine Department of Labor at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Fortman will present an illustrated talk about looking toward the future of Maine’s labor force in Porter Hall, use the library’s Elm Street entrance. She will speak about current […]
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Wilton Masons to hold takeout supper Jan. 21
Reservations are requested by 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.
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State affordable health insurance deadline is Jan. 15
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Service urges Maine residents who lack affordable health insurance to sign up by the deadline of Sunday, Jan. 15, for a 2023 health plan through CoverME.gov, Maine’s health insurance marketplace. Free enrollment assistance is available online, over the phone, and in person to help consumers find […]