Camden Opera House plans to presents Oshima Brothers’ Live in Concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, at 29 Elm St. in Camden. Renowned for their harmony-heavy east coast indie soul, the brothers are returning to their roots for a Homecoming concert . This isn’t just a concert; it’s a celebration of home, harmony, and […]
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Girl Scouts of Maine hosts leadership conference
Two hundred attendees took part in the 15th annual Transforming Leadership Conference, hosted by Girl Scouts of Maine at the University of Maine at Orono on Nov. 4. The conference is an opportunity for Girl Scout members and non-members alike to connect with one another, engage in hands-on activities, and build leadership skills through various […]
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UMaine Extension to host wreath making workshop Dec. 2
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a wreath making workshop at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road. The workshop will offer participants the opportunity to craft their own holiday balsam fir wreaths. Participants can assemble them using a single-faced, 10-inch easy […]
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide team seeks volunteers
AARP Foundation is recruiting Mainers to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team for the 2024 tax season. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program, with a focus on taxpayers over age 50, particularly those with a low to moderate income. Nationwide, more than 26,000 volunteers served more than 1.5 […]
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Veterans’ Day observance held in Leeds
Approximately two dozen people gathered in Leeds Center by the Veterans’ Memorial on Veterans Day to express their gratitude for the men and women who were in the Armed Services over the years. Members of the Leeds Central School “Eagle Ambassadors” raised the flag and lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. After singing […]
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Thomas College professor’s academic paper accepted into top education research conference
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MSEA-SEIU Local 1989 members elect Mark Brunton their next president
Elected delegates of the Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, on Nov. 4 elected Mark Brunton as their next president, effective Jan. 1. Brunton will succeed MSEA-SEIU President Dean Staffieri, who is termed out after four years. “Today’s service sector workers need unions. They need collective bargaining. They need […]
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Loyal Biscuit Co. awards $5,500 to 4 Maine animal nonprofits
As Heidi and Joel Neal celebrated their 10th year of business in 2020, they wanted to be able to provide more funding for nonprofit organizations within the state. Heidi created the Loyal Biscuit Co. Fenway Fund in 2019, named after her beloved dog and Loyal Biscuit Co. logo. Grants are funded by the proceeds of […]
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GEAR UP Maine RISE embarks on $28M grant initiative, welcomes project director
AUGUSTA — Syntiro has announced that Deborah Gilmer has been named the project director for GEAR UP Maine RISE (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs). With a background in education and a strong commitment to student success, Gilmer’s appointment promises to drive the GEAR UP Maine RISE program to new heights. Gilmer has […]
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Franklin Health Behavioral Services enhances team with 2 psychiatrists
FARMINGTON — Franklin Health Behavioral Services welcomes two psychiatrists, Drs. Michaela Moden and Ryan Robinson, to the practice. Moden is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. Her dedication to medical education, demonstrated through her role as chief resident of education at Tufts Medical Center, reflects her passion for advancing the field. […]