This fall, members of the GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Skowhegan Woman’s Club showed their support and appreciation to both the Skowhegan’s fire and police departments for serving and protecting the community. In September, SWC President Bonnie Chamberlain of Skowhegan and SWC Secretary Sharon Adams of Norridgewock donated several bags of stuffed animals, organized […]
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Postcard initiative seeks participants for upcoming exhibit
LA Arts has launched its “To Lewiston, With Love” postcard initiative. Developed as a way for the community to work together towards collective healing, the organization is opening the call for individuals at the local, state and national levels to express their thoughts in the form of a postcard and send their messages of love […]
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Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans winter fundraiser
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is holding a See’s Candies winter fundraiser online. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be used towards operating expenses. Friday, Dec. 1, is the final day to order Christmas- and Hanukkah-themed wrapped boxes and candy items. People can purchase online from any state and have the product shipped to anywhere […]
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Program encourages National Wild Game Meat Donation Month participation
As hunting season kicks into high gear and with November designated National Wild Game Meat Donation Month, the Maine Hunters for the Hungry Program (H4H) encourages hunters, landowners and meat processors to contribute to the cause of alleviating hunger across the state. Administered by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in collaboration with […]
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Maine Community College System launches webinar series
AUGUSTA — A new free monthly webinar series analyzing Maine workforce strategies launched this month with a conversation about managing remote workers. The series, called Business Blueprint: Workforce Strategies in Maine’s Evolving Economy, features guests with lived experience and subject matter expertise, sharing best practices, opportunities, and resources to benefit Maine businesses and workers. The […]
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Carrabec High School recognizes honor roll students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Kolby Carpenter, Jayden Cates, Devyn DeLeonardis, Cooper Dellarma, Trevor Donahue, Nevaeh Holmes, Summer Lindblom, Dillon Nelson and Hailey Wyman. Honors: Hunter Bragg, Dakota Cahill, Sarah Craig, Jersey […]
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Farmington garden club to host chef Nov. 21
Andrew Hutchins plans to talk about his vision for a locally sourced, hyperconnected, multipurpose, and sustainable nutrition program that will add resiliency to the community.
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Waterville retired captain makes calendars to benefit fire department
Scott Holst of Winslow, retired Waterville Fire Department captain, has made 2024 Waterville Fire History Calendars. The calendar was created to raise money for the Consolidated Firefighters of Waterville to support the charities they help each year. These calendars feature rare old photos and are designed to teach the history of the Waterville Fire Department […]
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Southern Midcoast Grantmaking Committee adds new members
The Maine Community Foundation’s has announced the newest members of its Southern Midcoast Grantmaking Committee, which serves Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties. They include Jeremy Cluchey of Bowdoinham, Nicole Evans of Bath, Kerry Lupien of Waldoboro, Meg Taft of Alna and Alex Zipparo of Newcastle. MaineCF’s county and regional committees are made up of community members […]