SALT LAKE CITY — The following local residents have earned an award of excellence at Western Governors University. Jen Paradis of Augusta earned an award at the university’s College of Business. Abigayle Laverdiere of Fairfield earned an award at the university’s School of Education. Olivia Nicks of Unity earned an award at the university’s College […]
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Capital Area Technical Center names September professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center has announced its September professionals of the month, according to a news release from Stephanie Turgeon, Student Services coordinator. London Putnam of Readfield is a senior at Maranacook Community High School enrolled for the second year in the culinary arts program. She was on a CATC team that won the Maine […]
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Volunteer Maine seeks grant applications for public health competition
Interested agencies are encouraged to attend a virtual information session from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1.
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AmeriCorps grants applications available
Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, is accepting grant applications under the AmeriCorps State Competitive program. This annual AmeriCorps competition focuses on federal funding priorities, which this year include rural communities, climate action, and service as a pathway to employment, according to a news release from the Augusta-based commission. Interested agencies are encouraged […]
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Readfield to host theater group at town office Nov. 1
The Readfield Community Library and the Age-Friendly Readfield Committee are collaborating to bring an interactive theater performance to Readfield, featuring the Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater group based out of Augusta. The free event is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Readfield Town Office, 8 Old Kents Hill Road. Refreshments and a […]
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Fall cleanup for St. Michael Parish cemeteries to begin Oct. 31
The cemetery committee of St. Michael Parish in Augusta reminds parishioners and visiting families that the final cemetery clean-up of 2022 will take place the week of Oct. 31, according to a news release from David Madore, committee chairman. In Augusta: • St. Augustine, 61-65 Townsend Road; • Holy Family, 139 Townsend Road; and • […]
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Farmington to host youth mattering town hall Nov. 1
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County is partnering with the Maine Resilience Building Network to host a town hall, focusing on youth mattering in Farmington. The event is set for 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St. The Maine Resilience Building Network defines mattering as […]
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Fairfield residents to decide among 3 candidates for 2 Town Council seats
The three candidates running this fall for the council are Peter Lawrence, Lawrence MacDonald and incumbent Stephanie Thibodeau.
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Maine Service Fellows accepting applications for program
AUGUSTA — Maine Service Fellows is accepting community applications for the program. Maine Service Fellows is a program of Volunteer Maine, the state service commission, and not part of the AmeriCorps national service network. The application process is open through Friday, Oct. 28. The mission of the program is to: • Provide rural, underserved communities […]
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Rangeley theater schedules auditions for ‘We’re Alright’
RANGELEY — Auditions for “We’re Alright,” a self-written juke box-style musical, are set for 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov 6, at at the RFA Lakeside Theater 2493 Main St. This is an original play written locally by Pam Ellis and Val Zapolsky. Production dates are 7 p.m. Feb 18-20. Those who cannot attend this audition time […]