United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is seeking applications to its Very Basics Fund. The fund is comprised of monies that have been raised or donated by individuals or businesses that specifically support basic needs such as food, fuel or shelter. Donors do not typically designate to a specific organization, letting United Way determine the […]
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Catholic students to present Living Stations of the Cross across Maine
Students at Maine Catholic schools plan to present the Living Stations of the Cross around the state leading up to Easter Sunday, April 17. The Stations of the Cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem to retrace the final journey of Jesus to Calvary. They have been prayed for centuries, allowing […]
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Thomas College commencement to feature chairman of Alfond Foundation as speaker
Gregory Powell will address the graduates at the school’s 128th commencement scheduled for Saturday, May 14.
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Skowhegan class of ’63 to meet in May
Skowhegan High School’s class of 1963 plans to meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 19, at Wentworth’s Country Diner, 347 Waterville Road in Norridgewock. All are welcome. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP by Thursday, May 12, by calling 207-858-0946.
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Union Fair to bring back blueberry queen competition, with changes
Organizers of the Union Fair — Maine Wild Blueberry Festival plan this year to bring back the long tradition of the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen competition. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 29, with the coronation ceremony at 7 p.m. With the festival being moved to the end of July it’s hoped that more […]
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Augusta library to host CareerCenter consultation
The consultant can help with many job/career-related needs that include a job search coach, resume guidance, and cover letter guidance.
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Online farm labor guidelines programs on tap for April
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host an online discussion on farm labor guidelines on Tuesday and Thursday, April 19 and 21. These two programs will be led by Brian Cleasby from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, according to a news release from the extension. The April […]
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Maine commission offers historic preservation fund grants
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has announced the opening of the 2022 Historic Preservation Fund grant round. The commission anticipates awarding approximately $94,000 in one-to-one matching grants for National Register nominations, architectural or archaeological survey, or education, planning, development or pre-development projects statewide, according to a news release from the commission. The minimum grant award […]
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Litchfield student receives Oak Hill Principal’s Award
Kaylee Mousseau of Litchfield, a senior at Oak Hill High School in Wales, has been selected to receive the 2022 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship, according to a news release from Principal Marco Aliberti. “Kaylee is one […]
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Colby art museum acquires painted textile
WATERVILLE — The Colby College Museum of Art has acquired a story quilt, “Coming to Jones Road #4: Under A Blood Red Sky” (2000), by American artist, activist, teacher and children’s book author Faith Ringgold. The quilt is scheduled to go on view in April in the Colby Museum’s Alfond-Lunder Family Pavilion. It joins another […]