Nonprofit organizations in Kennebec 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. Last year six Kennebec County nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $38,570, according to a news release from the foundation. The grant supports […]
January 2023
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Augusta-based Holocaust center to host talk with Swami Gupta Jan. 27
Outdoor pranayama practices will be held at 7:30 a.m. daily at Stevens Commons in Hallowell.
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Farmington university center to launch ‘Tidelines’ exhibit Jan. 26
Large paintings and prints are on display by North Carolina-based artist Katie St. Clair.
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Foundation seeks grant proposals from Franklin, Somerset county nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations in Franklin and Somerset counties may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The grant program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. Last year 11 nonprofit organizations in Franklin and Somerset counties were awarded grants totaling $77,630, according to a news release […]
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Alzheimer’s Association to host New England Family Conference Feb. 3, 4
The free virtual conference is for people living with dementia, as well as their families.
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Wilton student makes dean’s list at State University of New York
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Antonio Rodriguez of Wilton has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at The State University of New York at Potsdam. To make the dean’s list, each student must have completed 12 numerically graded semester hours, with a grade point average of between 3.25 and 3.49 in the given semester. […]
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Celtics escape with overtime win against Warriors
Jaylen Brown forces overtime with a late 3-pointer, and Boston extends its winning streak to 8 with a 121-118 victory.
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Flavored cannabis marketing criticized for targeting kids
As New York opens more legal outlets for recreational marijuana, some public health advocates want more scrutiny on how marijuana products are being marketed to teens and young adults.
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More than a gesture: Foundation empties coffers to fund Black paper in Baltimore
In a rare move for philanthropy, Adam Holofcener and his family dedicate almost all of their organization’s remaining assets – $1 million – to a single project.
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Study: Big gap in carbon removal effort key to climate goals
Researchers say efforts to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere aren’t being scaled up fast enough and can’t be relied on to meet crucial climate goals.