A basket raffle, which includes a money bouquet raffle, begins Nov. 26.
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Education center to offer virtual sessions in December
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning : • Monday, Dec. 6, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 9 and 10 a.m., and 6 and 7 p.m. • […]
Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter receives largest private donation in its history
The nonprofit based in Waterville announced this week that it received the grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund, which was established by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Caravan of Caring offers area outreach programs
The following is a summary of Caravan of Caring outreach programs as of Nov. 9. Kennebec Behavioral Health, 1-888-322-2136: Provides services to youth, adults, and families experiencing mental illness, substance use disorders, emotional difficulties, or behavioral challenges. Is able to provide services to patients who do not have insurance or those who do have insurance, […]
Jefferson artist, teacher shares work at Washington library
WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library staff has just had the pleasure of hanging a watercolor show at the library at 40 Old Union Road. The show includes sea creatures and other animals, and one landscape. It is a must-see for all ages. The artist is Rachael Richmond from Jefferson, and the show will run through […]
Winslow student earns New Jersey college award
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Bethanie Farr of Winslow has earned an award of excellence at Western Governors University College of Health Professions. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.
Grace Christian Academy lists honor roll students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Honors: Anabelle Barry, Caleb Juarez and Keagen Storer. High honors: Connor Barry, Ella Blunt, Gavin Inglis, Rylee Carey, Logan Dancer, Logan Fleming and Victoria Inglis.
Gardiner student earns New Jersey college award
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Amber Bower of Gardiner has earned an award of excellence at Western Governors University Teachers College. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.
Virtual French immersion weekend set for January
The University of Maine at Augusta, along with the Maine chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French, are scheduled to co-sponsor the annual French immersion weekend virtually on Jan. 14 and 15, 2022. The theme is “Intersections,” and participants will watch the newly-released film “Carrefour,” a new documentary sharing the unique story of […]
UMaine Extension to host series on winter care of livestock
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer four in-person workshops about winter care of livestock. The sessions are to be held from noon to 2 p.m. every other Tuesday starting Dec. 7 at the UMaine Regional Learning Center, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth. Remaining classes are set for Dec. 21, Jan. 4 and […]