HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Rebecca Bero of Gardiner graduated from Hofstra University in May 2021, earning a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion.
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Motorcycle ride for suicide awareness set for Aug. 29
All proceeds benefit the Maine Veterans Project.
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Brunswick artist’s work on display in Damariscotta
DAMARISCOTTA — Brunswick artist Renuka O’Connell’s work is to be on display during a solo show Aug. 26 to Sept. 15 in the River Room at River Arts at 36 Elm St. O’Connell’s work in paint, assembly and embroidery has focused on racially-biased systems in America that have specifically impacted Black Americans as well […]
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Grants available to combat social isolation among elderly
The Maine Charity Foundation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation is accepting grant proposals from nonprofit organizations that support community-based transportation programs, which help maintain social connections among older Mainers. Grants of up to $10,000 are available. “Nearly a third of older people in Maine live in communities without access to public transportation,” said Director […]
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Re-emerging from the Pandemic with Intention Zoom workshop offered
The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center plans to present “Re-emerging from the Pandemic with Intention” with Jen Harry. Harry will lead this workshop demonstrating how to emerge with intention, returning to post-pandemic life. She will guide participants on how to decide what to bring forward and what to leave behind. This workshop will be […]
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Snow Pond Center for the Arts cellists get scholarships
New England Music Camp, the core program for Snow Pond Center for the Arts, has been a renowned performing arts camp for 85 years, bringing outstanding music educators and students from all over the globe together to make music along the shores of Lake Messalonskee. This year however, they had a very special guest, Steve […]
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Cardillo Scholarship recipients, campership grants announced
The Maine Community Foundation recently announces $37,980 in awards from the Daniel Cardillo Charitable Fund, which supports young people pursuing their artistic, academic, athletic, and vocational or life’s passion outside of the traditional school environment. This year the fund also made grants to five Maine youth programs. The nine students from across Maine received support […]
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UMaine Extension hosts weed management workshop
BRUNSWICK — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a free workshop and demonstration about mechanical weed management from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Crystal Springs Farm, 277 Pleasant Hill Road, in Brunswick. The workshop will include a tour of no-till tomato plantings, discussion about best practices for mechanical weed […]
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Farm coaching workshop available
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to present an online workshop for agricultural service providers and farmers interested in offering a farm coaching program at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15. “Supporting Farms with Farm Coaching” will introduce the farm coaching model using the guide, “Farm Coaching to Support Farm-Team Communication.” Resources found on the […]
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Foster Grandparent Program gears up for school year
Volunteer role models mentor Maine youngsters to support K-12 success.