FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has launched the United Way Care Card program to show appreciation for frontline workers — including, but not limited to, grocery store clerks, teachers and healthcare workers. Cards will also be distributed to individuals in nursing homes and other health care facilities throughout Greater Franklin County. “The […]
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United Way Community Change Challenge runs through February
FARMINGTON — The fifth annual United Way Community Change Challenge kicked off Feb. 1 and extends this entire month. Last year area businesses raised over $6,000, proving that a little bit of change can add up quickly. It is not too late to join; any business, organization, school or group is welcome to sign up. […]
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Anglers to compete at Wilton ice fishing derby
WILTON — The Wilton Fish & Game Association’s seventh annual Michael J. Rowe Memorial Ice Fishing Derby on Wilson Lake will be held Saturday, Feb. 13. The event coincides with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Weekend when any person (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish […]
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Bigs, Littles to be virtually ‘in the stands’ at Super Bowl
LEWISTON — Bates College Big Brothers and Big Sisters and their Littles from Connors Elementary School will be fans “in the stands” at Super Bowl LV — albeit in photo cut-outs — representing Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine at the big game in Tampa on Sunday, Feb. 6. The project is part of a […]
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Virtual statewide Arts Education Advocacy Day to be held Feb. 17
AUGUSTA — All Maine residents will have a chance to attend Arts Education Advocacy Day this year. Normally held at the Augusta State House, but canceled last spring due to the pandemic, Advocacy Day will be presented virtually from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. Organized by the Maine Alliance for Arts Education and […]
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors has new ride coordinator
MT. VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors has welcomed Misty Beck as its new ride coordinator. The nonprofit organization provides rides for people in Belgrade, Fayette, Mt. Vernon, Rome and Vienna. Beck will work part time while continuing to teach at the University of Farmington. She comes with many years of volunteer leadership and community involvement. […]
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United Way to host Webb Lake snowshoe walk
WELD — A snowshoe walk will be hosted by United Way of the Tri-Valley from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Webb Lake unit of Mt. Blue State Park. The walk will begin at the Webb Lake unit gate off the West Shore Road and make a two-mile loop over unplowed park […]
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‘Junior Duck Stamp Challenge’ open for grades K to 12
FALMOUTH — Maine Audubon is collaborating with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the 27th annual Federal Junior Duck Stamp Challenge. The organization looks for Maine students to submit creative, innovative waterfowl art. Students will be able to submit an entry of approved waterfowl art into the competition. Designs are judged in four grade categories: […]
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SeniorsPlus announces January online education classes
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus has announced its online education center classes for January. Due to the pandemic and CDC guidelines, all classes are held virtually. Classes and workshops are free, unless noted. Classes Zoom 101: Using Video Technology to Stay Connected: From 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15 or 29; instructor, SeniorsPlus staff; Zoom. Become […]
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Families ‘pay what you can’ for WinterKids App this year
Full of free and discounted winter sports opportunities, the mobile WinterKids app is a way to stay safe and have fun outdoors with the whole family. A family membership covers a family of five (an adult and up to four children) through Oct. 31, 2021. Children 17 and younger are included in a family membership. […]