HALLOWELL — Gaslight Theater is set to hold auditions on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3 and 4, for “Nunsense,” a musical by Dan Googin, directed by Bill Haley with musical direction by Marcia Gallagher. Auditions will be held at 1 p.m. at Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop St. People should bring a song to […]
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Farmington health network launching recognition awards
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network has joined other MaineHealth campuses to become a DAISY Award Hospital Partner to honor nurses for that award. It is also launching the BEE (Be Exceptional Every Day) Award for recognizing the vital importance of non-nursing care team members. The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and […]
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Augusta Rehab to celebrate Groundhog Day Feb. 2
Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation is set to host a Groundhog Day Celebration on Friday, Feb. 2. “Kennebec Kenny” the groundhog is preparing to emerge from hibernation out of his burrow at 10:15 a.m. Feb. 2, the rough midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. His burrow is located in the […]
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Waterville Opera House sets ‘Head Over Heels’ auditions for February
Waterville Opera House is set to conduct auditions for “Head Over Heels” at 6 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, Feb. 4-5, at Studio 1902, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St., second floor. Callbacks will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7. A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, “Head Over Heels” follows the […]
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Augusta library to give free tax prep presentation Feb. 1
AUGUSTA — Mark Carrell, local taxpayer advocate for Maine, plans to host a presentation on preparedness for filing 2023 federal income taxes, and awareness and avoidance of tax scams. It will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Community Meeting Room of Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St. Carrell’s office is part of […]
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Gaslight Theater sets 2 audition dates for ‘Four Old Broads’
HALLOWELL – Gaslight Theater is set to hold auditions at 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 12 and 13, for “Four Old Broads,” a play by Leslie Kimbell, directed by Lucy Rioux. Auditions will be held at Hallowell City Hall, 1 Winthrop St. Performances are scheduled for the same location on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, […]
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MaineCF grants available to Androscoggin County nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations in Androscoggin County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. In 2023, nine Androscoggin County nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $60,000. Donors with advised funds at MaineCF made three additional grants totaling […]
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Lewiston grace period to license dog ends Jan. 31
The Lewiston City Clerk’s Department reminds all dog owners that the one-month grace period for licensing their pets is set to expire Wednesday, Jan. 31. Per state law, a dog’s license expires Dec. 31 each year, and a $25 late fine will be added to each license for all dogs licensed after Jan. 31. According […]
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Ag department reopens signup for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program signup. USDA’s Farm Service Agency encourages agricultural producers and landowners in Maine interested in conservation opportunities for their land in exchange for yearly rental payments to consider the enrollment options available through Continuous CRP, which also includes the Conservation […]
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Maine State Park Camping Reservation Center opening Feb. 1
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands Director Andy Cutko announced a slight decline in visitation to Maine State Parks during 2023, with 2.93 million visitors spending time at the bureau’s 48 state parks and historic sites (2.64 million day-use visitors and 291,000 campers). While visitation fell […]