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High Peaks Alliance seeks volunteers

The High Peaks Alliance seeks volunteers to lead outdoor programs and workshops on its conserved lands and the lands it stewards. The alliance is partnering with GoldLEAF Institute to connect the 55-plus community with Maine’s High Peaks Region. Volunteer opportunities include co-leaders for guided adventures such as the winter snowshoe series, a monthly 60-90 minute […]

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Augusta United Way creates ‘Unignorable’ campaign posters

AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley is bringing attention to critical community issues through its 2024 “Unignorable” campaign. With two featured posters on education inequality and childhood hunger, UWKV emphasizes barriers that prevent children in Kennebec County from realizing their potential, affecting both their well-being and the community’s future. Conceptualized and illustrated by UWKV […]

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UMaine Extension offers webinars on demand bundles

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering eight new bundles of prerecorded webinars on gardening-related topics. The On Demand Webinar bundles include three-to-four webinars and related resources that can make good gifts for gardeners, according to a news release from Melissa Arndt, director of marking and communications, University of Maine Cooperative Extension. New topics include: […]

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Sand Buckets and Clear Paths Program helps Augusta residents after storms

AUGUSTA — The seventh annual Sand Buckets and Clear Paths Program aims to support Augusta residents age 60 and older, who have a disability or physical limitations that prevent them from clearing their pathways or obtaining sand for winter safety. This program is a partnership between Augusta Age-Friendly, Augusta Parks and Recreation, Augusta Police Department, […]

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MaineGeneral, Colby College revive walking program

WATERVILLE — MaineGeneral Health’s Peter Alfond Prevention & Heathy Living Center has restarted its Colby College Walking Program at the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, 4900 Mayflower Hill Drive. The program was suspended for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is for those age 55 and older. Community members may walk from […]