Jodie Gunther is this year’s recipient of the Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award, presented by United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. The organization annually seeks nominations for the award. This award recognizes a business, individual, couple or organization that goes above and beyond to significantly impact Greater Franklin County through their volunteer efforts. Gunther’s […]
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Nonprofit begins grant administration for Maine farmworkers
PathStone Corporation has recently taken over the distribution of the National Farmworker Jobs Program Grant in Maine. This grant provides opportunities to individuals working in the agricultural sector who hope to gain access to services that provide them with further skills training and licensing, educational services, and any other career-development services, according to a news […]
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Winthrop-area land trust to hold conservation lecture series
WINTHROP — The Kennebec Land Trust has announced the dates and speakers for its annual conservation lecture series. This year’s in-person program is Maine Medicinal Plants: Cultural Uses, Ecology, & Botany. In an effort to allow physical spacing between attendees, lectures will take place at the Winthrop Performing Arts Center, 211 Rambler Way. • Botany […]
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Estate of Waterville native, UMaine alumnus awards gift to university
ORONO — University of Maine Fogler Library has received an $800,000 gift from the estate of Lee Gagnon, a Waterville native and a member of the class of 1959, to support an endowed memorial fund in honor of his parents, according to University of Maine Foundation President/CEO Jeffery Mills. The Lionel J. Gagnon and Germaine […]
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Vose Library to host owner of rug-hooking company
UNION — Vose Library is scheduled to host Elizabeth Miller during for its next Vose or Virtual Wednesday program, set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, via Zoom. Nearly 20 years ago Miller moved with her husband and four young kids from suburban New Jersey to a 200-year-old Federal period house and barn in rural […]
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Unity center to offer fermentation workshops
UNITY — The Ecology Learning Center plans to hold the second part of its Fermentation Workshop Series on Sourdough from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the 230 Main St. center. Local baker Michael Scholz of Albion Bread will share his knowledge about the living yeast that will bubble up bread. He will […]
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Waterville-area hospice group offers volunteer training
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a 24-hour volunteer training for those interested in providing non-medical comfort and support care to patients and their families in end-of-life/hospice care, according to a news release from the nonprofit. The training will be held from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, March 30, April 6, 13, 20 and 27, […]
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Rangeley club, chamber announce Winterpaloozah results
The seventh annual Rangeley Winterpaloozah, a celebration of winter activities and competitions held Feb. 20 at Haley Pond, was a success, according to the Rangeley Skating Club and the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. The event included skating, curling, pond hockey, kick sleds, horse and wagon rides, along with a marshmallow roast and snow golf. […]
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Free dental hygiene services available to eligible veterans
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and 22 participating clinics, including the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic in Bangor, are providing dental hygiene services to veterans unable to afford preventive dental care. The services are available at 201 Texas Ave. in Bangor. The Maine Veterans’ Dental Network, overseen by MBVS, received a $100,000 grant from Northeast […]
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Skowhegan-based women’s club welcomes new members
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Semper Fidelis Club, based in Skowhegan, held its first meeting this year via Zoom with speaker Sarah Irish from the Senior Planning Center. Members — who also hail from neighboring towns of Norridgewock, New Sharon, Canaan and Madison — learned of some tips entering retirement, according to a news […]