Nearly $97,000 Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. The 10 grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $81,760 recommended by the Western Mountains Committee and two additional grants totaling $15,000 from donor-advised funds, according to a news release from the foundation. 2023 Grants […]
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Finding Our Voices survivor-empowerment funding tops $100K
More than $100,000 has been distributed from Finding Our Voices to bring safety, freedom, and comfort to Maine women and children survivors of domestic abuse through the group’s Get Out Stay Out Fund. In two years $113,640 was disbursed to 184 women from every county in Maine, about 80% of whom are mothers of young […]
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Farmington council to host Breakfast Under the Oaks on Sept. 2
All proceeds from the event support the Greater Franklin Food Council.
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Mid-Coast Audubon to host lobster bake fundraiser Sept. 2
BREMEN — Mid-Coast Audubon is hosting its annual lobster bake fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Hog Island Audubon camp in Bremen. Members of the Mid-Coast Audubon board of directors will display their cooking talents and be available to answer bird questions. A $75 donation covers boat transportation, a meal of a lobster, potato and […]
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Spectrum Generations to host Celebrity Chef Challenge Sept. 18
All proceeds will support the programs and services of Spectrum Generations, including Meals on Wheels.
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Local Scouts lend hand both locally and for Hawaii
The slogan of Scouting is to “Do a Good Turn Daily.” Members of local Scout Troops and Cub Packs will be working this year not only on badges and awards but also on ways that they can help others in their community and as far away as Hawaii. Eric Handley of Sidney, Kennebec Valley District […]
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Belgrade resident makes Clark University’s dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Hanna B. Lavenson of Belgrade has earned first honors on the 2023 spring semester dean’s list at Clark University. Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Franklin Savings Bank Foundation Grants $51K in local scholarships
Franklin Savings Bank’s Community Development Foundation has this year awarded $51,000 in college scholarships to 21 students from 11 local high schools and four technical centers. Recipients benefited from scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $3,000. Scholarships awarded to the area high-schools have been specially designated for students with an inclination towards business-related programs, covering areas […]
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Lithgow Cribbage Club to return Sept. 1
AUGUSTA — The Lithgow Cribbage Club plans to meet from 1-4 p.m. every Friday starting Sept. 1 in the Board Room of the 45 Winthrop St. library. This program is free, and players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Boards, pegs and cards are provided. For more information, call the library at 207-626-2415 or […]
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Augusta library to bring back tech help starting Sept. 5
AUGUSTA — For those who need assistance using technology, Alana MacArthur is scheduled to be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. She is available by appointment only at the Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. Appointments are 20 minutes long. MacArthur can provide assistance with one of the public computers, […]