WATERVILLE — The Augusta Elks Lodge No. 964 on Jan. 30 presented the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) with a check for $11,509.06 to support the restructuring of its public transit system. The lodge raised the funds by hosting its third annual Festival of Trees in December. The family event had over 2,500 people […]
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Main Street Skowhegan seeks community input
Main Street Skowhegan seeks responses to a series of surveys aimed at shaping the development of initiatives pivotal to the region’s economic growth as an agricultural food hub. The surveys, open to all area residents, businesses, organizations, and stakeholders, focus on three key areas: the utilization of surplus farm products, enhancing workforce training within the […]
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State historic commission offers preservation grants
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has opened its 2024 Historic Preservation grant round. The commission anticipates awarding approximately $95,000 in matching grants for historic preservation projects sponsored by certified local governments and $150,000 for projects undertaken by non-profit organizations, units of government, educational entities and state agencies. Eligible projects include architectural or archaeological survey, public […]
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Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism accepting nominations
AUGUSTA — Public and nonprofit programs across the state rely on local citizens to volunteer and help meet critical needs in their communities. The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism offers a way to show appreciation while lifting up some volunteers as inspirational role models. Maine community volunteer programs have until Thursday, March 7, to […]
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Heart association encourages all Mainers to learn CPR this February
PORTLAND — During February, American Heart Month, the American Heart Association urges all Maine families to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR. With more than 350,000 people experiencing cardiac arrests outside of a hospital, including 23,000 children, CPR is a critical skill that kids as young as 9 years old can learn. Families can take […]
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Cape Elizabeth trust seeks submissions for Paint for Preservation 2024
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is accepting artist submissions for Paint for Preservation 2024, the organization’s 17th annual juried auction and one of Maine’s premier art auction events. Over three days on the weekend of June 21-23, selected artists will paint en plein air (outdoors) at designated public and private locations chosen to highlight Cape […]
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Midcoast Aububon, Camden library to host Zoom talk on pyrocene Feb. 15
Mid-Coast Audubon is continuing its nature talk series in partnership with Camden Public Library. The upcoming event, scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, will take place virtually via Zoom. David Govatski, a naturalist and author, will discuss pyrocene, a term used to describe the human use of fire and how it impacts the planet. […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Feb. 12-19
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Feb. XX-XX
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Messalonskee High School recognizes honor students
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has named the following students to its second quarter honor roll. SENIORS High Honors with Distinction: Payton Alexander, Steven Anthony, Liana Arnold, Paisley Baron, Andrew Beckwith, Brody Belanger, Bjorn Brickett, Luke Brittner, Ella Buck, Kaitlyn Burbank, Brody Collier, Caleb Collins, Katie Culig, Rebecca D’Amico, Abigail Fortier, Kirsten Frost, Malachi Gagnon, Hunter […]