ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is scheduled to host a talk, “Sustainability Is Not Enough: From Stewardship to Reciprocity,” in person and via Zoom at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 28. The in-person talk will be held at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the […]
Community
Winslow Cub Scout Pack 445 visits fire station
The Winslow Cub Scout Pack 445 got the opportunity to explore the Winslow Fire Station and learn about firefighters with Firefighter Lt. Adam Burgess and Firefighter Shawn Stetson on Nov. 5. The Cub Scouts are working on their Council Of Fire unit learning about their community and the important rolls in it, according to a […]
Rotary Club of Waterville to kick off charity auction Nov. 27
Proceeds to benefit food insecurity programs in the Central Maine area.
Jolly Gifts aims to spread Christmas cheer in Auburn, Winslow areas
In an effort to help children and families in need, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and Corpus Christi Parish will host Jolly Gifts, an initiative that aims to warm hearts and offer support to community members as they prepare for Christmas. All are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift to the Jolly […]
Waterville-based chamber sets Shop Small Saturday event for Nov. 26
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, together with area businesses, plans to hold Shop Small Saturday Mid-Maine on Saturday, Nov. 26. On top of being encouraged to decorate with festive holiday lights, in keeping with this year’s parade and festivities, participating businesses will be included in a special Shop Small – Save BIG coupon […]
Marshall Communication promotes Kat Child
AUGUSTA — Kat Child has been promoted to senior account executive/digital marketing specialist, according to a news release from Charlene Williams, president, Marshall Communications. Child joined the public relations firm in 2020 as an account coordinator and became a vital part of the team, quickly earning her first promotion to account executive. Nancy Marshall, CEO […]
DFD Russell Medical Centers welcome Mayra Brink
MONMOUTH — DFD Russell Medical Centers welcomes board-certified physician assistant Mayra Brink to the team. Brink attended Franklin Pierce University where she completed her master’s in physician assistant studies with a special interest in pediatrics and women’s health. She obtained her bachelor’s in biology from Moravian College, graduating with honors, according to a news release […]
UMaine Farmington Testing Services adds IdentoGo/Fingerprinting service
FARMINGTON — Need fingerprinting for a resume or job application? University of Maine at Farmington Testing Services is offering the IdentoGo/Fingerprinting service. IdentoGo is a livescan, inkless process that captures fingerprints electronically, according to a news release from Janice Crandall, UMF testing operations manager. This fast and accurate service is located on the UMF campus […]
Fill The Bus Food Drive set for Nov. 22 in Jay
JAY — The 2022 Thanksgiving Drive Thru Fill The Bus Food Drive, hosted by Spruce Mountain JMG and Transportation Department, is scheduled to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m Tuesday, Nov. 22. The drive will be held on the front lawn of Spruce Mountain Elementary School, 12 Tiger Drive. Proceeds benefit Thanksgiving meals […]
Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance available
AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and Fedcap’s Veterans Forward program have partnered to offer the bureau’s Veterans’ Emergency Financial Assistance Program for veterans who suffer an emergency and do not have sufficient savings or access to other financial assistance to resolve it. Examples of grant assistance (up to a $2,000) for veterans […]