PORTLAND — Hundreds of Maine youths can participate in a weeklong Catholic youth program for those in grades one through 12 that is dedicated to teaching the Gospel. Registration is open for Totus Tuus 2022, which will be presented in 10 Maine communities this summer: Farmington, June 19-24; Houlton, June 19-24; Fort Kent, June 26-July […]
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Commission publishes statewide historic preservation plan
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has announced the publication of the 2021-26 edition of Heritage for The Future: Maine’s Statewide Historic Preservation Plan. Every five years, the commission, which serves as the State Historic Preservation Office in Maine, is required to develop a comprehensive statewide historic preservation plan. As stated in National Park Services guidance, […]
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Maine Army National Guard receives top environmental award
AUGUSTA — The Maine Army National Guard has been selected as the winner of the 2022 Secretary of the Army Environmental Award for Natural Resources Conservation in the under 10,000-acre installation award category. As a winner, the guard will compete as the Army’s nominee for the 2022 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards in the same […]
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UMaine Extension 4-H offers agricultural leadership program
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is scheduled to offer a six-week session in its agricultural leadership program for Maine teens from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, March 15 through April 19. The Spring 2022 Agricultural Leadership Ambassador Program will provide Maine youth ages 14 to 18 online and in-person opportunities to explore […]
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Readfield woman named Maine’s mother of year
Patricia Clark of Readfield has been recognized as the 2022 Maine Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc. Clark is director of early childhood studies and lecturer of mental health and human services and education at the University of Maine at Augusta. She will join 49 other mothers in representing their states at the annual […]
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Madison Legion to host dinner, show April 2
Limited tickets will be sold and must be purchased by March 14.
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Winthrop’s Ice Out Plunge returns March 19
The eighth Ice Out Plunge event is scheduled to begin at noon Saturday, March 19, at the Winthrop Town Beach, Maranacook Lake, and will be hosted by the Alfred W. Maxwell Jr Post 40 American Legion and Auxiliary. Sponsorship and support of this event is being offered by Winthrop Police, Fire and Safety, Hammond Lumber […]
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Waterville races to benefit United Champion Club
WATERVILLE — The Alfond Youth & Community Center plans to host its second annual Lucky 7K & Little Leprechaun 1K Dash at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19. The race, professionally timed by Back 40 Events, will begin and end in the parking lot at the community center at 126 North St. The first 50 registrants […]
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Chamber plans Taste of Waterville event for August
Applications are now being accepted for restaurant, bite booth, food truck and food-related vendor participants.
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SeniorsPlus’ new Wilton office offers hours by appointment
WILTON — SeniorsPlus is offering office hours by appointment at its new satellite office at 284 Main St., Suite 210. Staff can answer questions or concerns about services and resources for older adults and adults with disabilities and their families. These services are free and open to the public. Established in 1972 and headquartered in […]