HALLOWELL — Row House Inc., Hallowell’s Historical Society, is set to present “The Seamy Side of Hallowell” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the City Hall Auditorium. This program will present a snapshot view of crime in Hallowell from 1850-1950. There was extensive research into types of crime and individual incidents, Larry Davis, president […]
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Augusta library to hold toilet paper, macaroni and cheese drive in March
AUGUSTA — A Toilet Paper and Mac and Cheese Drive to honor Mister Rogers is planned in March at Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St. Fred Rogers dedicated his life and career to helping children feel included, valued and respected. He left a legacy of helping children and their families believe “it’s a beautiful day in […]
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Association to host online glimpse into Paul Revere-era printmaking
The discovery of an original 1770s cookbook with engravings by Paul Revere at Dresden’s Pownalborough Court House inspired the Lincoln County Historical Association to learn more about printing practices of the Colonial era. Their research led them to Andy Volpe, an artist, printmaker, and living history presenter, who plans to offer a glimpse into printing […]
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UMaine at Farmington to hold Education Career Fair March 4
The event aims to help schools hire qualified educators to meet Maine’s serious teacher shortage.
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Free-throw competition in Naples rescheduled to March 2
The Knights of Columbus Council 111376 of Bridgton/Fryeburg has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 2, to sponsor a free-throw competition for ages 9-14. The event was originally scheduled for Feb. 17. The free competition will be held at the Lake Region Middle School gym, Kansas Road in Naples, from noon to 2 p.m.; registration is […]
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Garden club accepting applications for beautification program
The Central Maine Garden Club is accepting applications for its annual gardening grant program, Flowers, Flowers Everywhere. This program awards grant funds up to $100 to nonprofit groups in Waterville, Winslow and surrounding communities for the purpose of planting flowers to beautify their towns. Volunteers should be responsible for the work to plant and maintain […]
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Youth Art Month returns to Waterville Creates, Greene Block + Studios
WATERVILLE — Ticonic Gallery, a division of Waterville Creates, is partnering with Greene Block + Studios to celebrate Youth Art Month with a multi-site exhibition of artwork by local students in grades K-12. The 10th annual YAM exhibition will be open at both locations Friday, March 1, through Sunday, March 31, with an opening reception […]
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Waterville implements CivicReady notification system
The city of Waterville has partnered with CivicReady to implement its mass notification system. CivicReady will allow the city to issue routine communications, urgent notifications, emergency instructions and warnings to subscribed citizens via email, text message and voicemail alert. In the event of a local emergency, citizens subscribed to CivicReady will benefit from immediate, actionable […]
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Rural Energy for America Program funding available
Current applications must be submitted by March 15.
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Statewide program adds free student loan repayment counseling
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine staff are offering free student loan repayment counseling in addition to classes and coaching in financial education. Counseling is for individuals who are struggling to repay student loans or: • Have a loan that is past due or in default; • need assistance choosing a repayment plan; • want to […]