PORTLAND – Students who will graduate from Maine public high schools this spring and plan to attend a two- or four-year college this fall are invited to complete the online application for the $10,000 Mitchell Scholarship by midnight, Monday, April 1. The Mitchell Institute will award 185 $10,000 scholarships to seniors graduating from Maine’s public […]
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Monmouth Community Players names cast of ‘Pale Pink Dragon’
The Monmouth Community Players have announced the cast of its MCPKids! musical, “The Pale Pink Dragon.” The musical fairy tale was written by Phyllis McCallum, with music by Jean Tandowsky and lyrics by Prue Holden. The production is led by Josie French as director and music director. Rounding out the team are Kayla Newmeyer as […]
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Camp North Woods lottery opens
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has opened the lottery for Camp North Woods. Camp North Woods is a week-long overnight camp for kids ages 10-14 filled with hands-on experiences in shooting, archery, map and compass, outdoor survival, canoe and kayak, boating and ATV safety, fishing, fly casting and more, according to a […]
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Pump Up the Jam dance event planned in Farmington on Feb. 10
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to host Dreamin Big DJ/Karaoke, back for a Pump Up the Jam! event. People can join UWTV from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the American Legion, 158 High St., for a night out to dance through the decades. Attendees can dress in a favorite decade. […]
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Coalition making tax filing appointments through March 16
The Western Maine CA$H Coalition is taking appointments for the 2023 tax filing season. The program, which offers free tax preparation, resource navigation and personal financial management assistance, is set to offer services from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, 110 Academy St., and Franklin Memorial Hospital. […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Feb. 5-12
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Feb. 5-12
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Mount Vernon library to start classes on Google Drive, Docs Feb. 7
MOUNT VERNON — Dr. Shaw Memorial Library is set to offer a free three-part class, Introduction to Google Drive and Google Docs, at 10 a.m. Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 7-9, at 344 Pond Road. It will cover topics such as why to use Google Drive, how to organize the drive, how to upload to one’s […]
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Augusta library to start free French class for beginners in March
AUGUSTA — People can celebrate Francophonie Month by taking a free French language class for adult beginners at Lithgow Public Library. The class is set to take place in the Board Room every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. from March 14 to April 18 at the 45 Winthrop St. library. Registration for the class is required. […]
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Many Mainers eligible for tax credits this season
AUGUSTA — Hundreds of Maine people are eligible to receive federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits, which can provide a much-needed income boost and reduce any federal taxes owed. But not everyone is aware of their eligibility. People who worked in 2023 could qualify for extra money from these credits, […]
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Carrabec school students raise almost $800 for Lewiston Auburn fund
NORTH ANSON — The K-8 Carrabec Community School held a penny drive from Thanksgiving to Christmas to benefit the victims and families of the Lewiston tragedies. The school sent $787.46 to the Lewiston Auburn Area Respond Fund. Most of the money was raised by the second grade classroom and one of the school’s seventh grade […]