PORTLAND — A listing of All Saints’ Day Masses at Maine churches for Monday, Nov. 1, is available at portlanddiocese.org, including a Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley at 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. All Saints’ Day is traditionally a holy day of obligation. In 2021, however, the obligation […]
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Nonprofit receives $1.3 million to expand behavioral health services
Medical Care Development’s public health division, headquartered in Augusta, has received a three-year grant to expand behavioral health care services in rural Maine through education, training and mentorship programs. The $1.3 million grant aims to help bring new workers into the behavioral health workforce, support early career staff to develop new skills and become eligible […]
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Maine Women’s Hall of Fame opens nominations for honorees
The Maine Women’s Hall of Fame seeks nominations from organizations, businesses, or individuals of women whose achievements have had a significant statewide impact, significantly improved the lives of women in Maine, and made a contribution that has an enduring value for women. Complete nomination details, criteria, and requirements are available online at mwhof.wufoo.com. The deadline […]
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Maine Masons to help fund travel for Special Olympics athletes
Special Olympics Maine is competing in 2022 USA Games in Orlando.
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Applications for Topsham ‘Joy of Art’ exhibit available Nov. 13
The Topsham exhibit will be on view Jan. 17 through Feb. 12.
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Manchester club recognizes yearly spirit award winners
The Manchester Lions Club recently hosted the 2020/21 Spirit of America Foundation awards event. Honorees included: • Kaleb Pushard for his involvement in Manchester’s annual tree lighting and light displays; • Carol Dudley for her work with the North Manchester Meeting House Association and the Manchester Historical Society; • Shelia Knowles, an active member of […]
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Skowhegan library to host lecture by U.S. ambassador
SKOWHEGAN — Pamela White is scheduled to be the speaker for the 2021 Margaret Chase Smith Library Leeke-Shaw Lecture on International Affairs, to be held from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, via Zoom. The event is cosponsored by the Mid-Maine Global Forum. White had a long career as a diplomat. Following graduation from […]
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Waterville community center to host ‘Trunk or Treat’ open house
WATERVILLE — Alfond Youth & Community Center plans to host a Trunk or Treat open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 in the parking lot and facility at 126 North St. The Halloween event is for all ages and abilities. Those who attend are encouraged to wear their best costume, visit up […]
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Maine International Film Festival seeks submissions
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center has opened submissions for the annual Maine International Film Festival. The festival is scheduled for July 8-17, 2022, and is to be hosted at Railroad Square Cinema, the Waterville Opera House and online. The festival was founded in Waterville in 1998. Festival organizers are planning for a full-sized event, […]
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to host nationwide virtual walk
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America plans to hold a nationwide virtual Alzheimer’s walk, which kicks off Saturday, Oct. 30, and runs throughout November, which is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Individuals can get involved in the virtual walk by visiting afawalk.com or calling AFA at 866-232-8484. “This virtual walk allows individuals across the country to come together […]