To help individuals still earn their degree, Ashley Montgomery, assistant dean at the University of Maine at Farmington, has created Almost Alumni. This UMF outreach program seeks to connect with students who had been close to completing their undergraduate studies and assist them on a case-by-case basis, according to a news release from the university. […]
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Common Ground fairgoers asked to buy tickets in advance
Tickets for the 45th annual Common Ground Country Fair are on sale. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association event is scheduled to take place Sept. 24-26 in Unity. “We are looking forward to supporting a safe and healthy event in person this year,” said April Boucher, the fair’s director, according to a news release […]
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RSU 12 schools release bus routes
The unit includes schools in Windsor, Chelsea, Whitefield and Palermo.
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Bero graduates from Hofstra University
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 […]