Churches throughout the U.S. plan to ring their bells for 11 minutes at 11 a.m. on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, signifying the 11th hour of time remaining to address climate change. The ceremonies are in keeping with the history of ringing church bells to signal a warning, and reflect a tradition started in Denmark […]
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Skowpendous event set for Skowhegan April 21
SKOWHEGAN — The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program and many partner agencies plan to host the 17th annual Skowpendous event from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 21. The event will be held rain or shine in the Municipal Public Parking Lot. This free family event will include a climbing wall, children-friendly music, a fire pit with […]
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Foundation’s children’s health grant honors program champion
FAIRFIELD — This 16th year of the Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation’s Children’s Health Small Grants program holds particular significance, since the program was recently renamed in honor of program champion Pat Klingenstein. Klingenstein, who died in February at age 93, was born and raised in southern Maine and once said, “We want to help […]
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Group offers support for Maine farmers impacted by contaminations
When the widespread presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl) chemical contamination of farmland in Maine made headlines last winter, the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) jumped into action. Partnering with the Maine Farmland Trust (MFT), MOFGA created the PFAS Emergency Relief Fund and provided much-needed financial assistance to farmers irrevocably impacted by PFAS […]
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Erskine Academy recognizes students with awards
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy held a Renaissance assembly April 7 to recognize second trimester award recipients. Recognition awards went to Elijah Pelkey, Hannah Ratcliff, Kyle Scott, Abigail McDonough, Hailey Estes, and Jeremy Parker. Eight seniors received Senior of the Trimester Awards: Sophie Steeves, daughter of Theresa and Gerald Steeves of China; Kassidy Barrett, daughter […]
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Maine’s Outdoor Equity Fund announces inaugural grantees
Maine’s first-ever Outdoor Equity Fund is awarding $300,000 to organizations that advance outdoor access, learning, and experiences for Black and Indigenous people, and people of color. This new grant-making fund was created by the Nature Based Education Consortium (NBEC) and is implemented as a partnership between NBEC and Maine Initiatives. The Outdoor Equity Fund’s inaugural […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in May
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, May 15, at 9 and 11 a.m. • Wednesday, May 17, at 11 a.m., noon, 6 and 7 p.m. • Friday, […]
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Turkey hunting workshop sessions open in Augusta, Auburn
A hands-on introduction to turkey hunting workshops are planned at various locations. With spring wild turkey hunting season just around the corner, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is offering two levels of instruction: Session I will cover: Turkey habits and habitats; turkey hunting tactics — camouflage, calling, decoys, roosting; Maine turkey hunting laws […]
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Poland Regional High students win Thomas Cup 2023
High school students from across the state gathered for an overnight information technology and innovation competition, the Thomas Cup, the weekend of March 31-April 1 at Thomas College in Waterville. The winners of this year’s event were “The Fellas,” composed of Parker Demelia, Samuel Tjalsma, Ben Cushman, Joseph Elliott and Isaac Young from Poland Regional […]
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Potluck fundraiser for Syria, Turkey set for April 23 in Augusta
Proceeds benefit Earthquake Relief in Syria and Turkey.