The Maine Women’s Hall of Fame 33rd annual induction ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Susan and Barry Farber Forum, located in Jewett Hall at 46 University Drive on the University of Maine at Augusta campus. The 2022 inductees include Julia “Judy” Kahrl, Ph.D., an activist for women’s autonomy and […]
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Federal funding contains $1.6 million for ‘forever chemicals’ treatment system in Madison
The bill containing the funding has passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, and is now awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature.
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Skowhegan church to offer benefit takeout dinner
A benefit takeout corned beef dinner is scheduled to be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Tewksbury Building on Island Avenue in Skowhegan. The cost is $10. Proceeds will benefit heat pumps in the Federated Church. To reserve a dinner, call 207-474-2776, 207-474-0129 or 207-399-0508 by Friday, March 18. Late […]
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Maine Veterans’ Dental Network receives Pillar of Excellence Award
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services in February received the 2022 VA Abraham Lincoln Pillar of Excellence Award for Innovative State Programs for its Maine Veterans’ Dental Network from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Since 2011, the VA has recognized its state partners for programs and initiatives that support veterans in their respective states. […]
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Gibbs Library displays Washington school students’ artwork
WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library is presenting its 17th annual Student Art Exhibit, featuring the work of artists from Prescott Memorial Elementary School at the library at 40 Old Union Road, in Washington Village. Art Teacher Anthony Lufkin has guided the students, using a wide range of materials and cultural art forms, to express their […]
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Camden library film club to showcase female world leaders
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Camden Public Library’s Friday Film Club is set to watch and discuss two films that document female world leaders who were the first women to hold the top political office in their countries. “Looking for Merkel” takes a look at Chancellor Angela Merkel, often described as the most […]
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Thomas College students to host poetry, prose contest
WATERVILLE — Thomas College students are hosting the school’s Lunder School of Education Poetry and Prose Writing Contest for area middle school and high school students this month. The contest is open to students in grades 5 through 12 with four categories: 5th-6th, 7th-8th, 9th-10th, and 11th-12th. The top prize for each category is $100, […]
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Agriculture department to host urban agriculture committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is scheduled to host the first public meeting of the inaugural Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on Wednesday and Thursday, March 23 and 24. The public, including urban producers, is encouraged to attend the webinar, according to a news release from the Maine State FSA Office in […]
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East Wilton-based Masons to hold pickup/takeout supper
The Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton, plans to offer a public pickup/takeout corned beef and cabbage supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for those younger than 12. Home deliveries will be offered in Farmington […]
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Community info, brainstorming event set for Gardiner
A Think About Gardiner: Community Info & Brainstorming event is planned for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at several downtown locations. With focused topics across multiple downtown locations, this interactive event will share resources and information about Gardiner and collect feedback on how to support a thriving community, according to a news release from Gardiner […]