AUGUSTA — MaineGeneral Health’s annual Day of Hope took place Oct. 5 at the Augusta Civic Center. More than 1,000 people celebrated area cancer survivors and fighters and their caregivers. Walk for Hope marshals were Arlene Mclean and Heather Moore, cancer survivors and Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care employees. The two were featured at […]
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October webinar series focuses on workplace well-being
In celebration of Co-op Month this October, cooperatives across Maine are set to hold a three-part webinar series, “Enhancing Co-op Workplace Well-being: Streamlining Systems and Enriching Employee Lives.” Starting Wednesday, Oct. 9, this series is designed to meet the needs of both co-op leaders and employees, offering practical knowledge and fostering connections within the cooperative […]
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Women’s barbershop chorus performs at Inn at City Hall
Maine-ly Harmony invites women of all ages to join rehearsals Oct. 16 through Dec. 4 at the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, 31 Highland Ave., Gardiner.
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UMaine Farmington to host legislative candidates Oct. 16
Questions for candidates should be submitted by Tuesday, Oct. 8.
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New Ventures Maine offering free classes in October
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine is set to offer free workshops and classes statewide in October in three program areas: career building, starting businesses, and financial education. NVME’s redesigned website provides information about classes, instructors and locations, as well as individual coaching and matched savings programs. A schedule is available at newventuresmaine.org. For more information, […]
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Mt. Blue Area Garden Club to hold Oct. 15 presentation
Gardener Barbara Emerson’s free presentation will focus on edible landscape design.
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Kennebec Historical Society program set for Oct. 15
The free presentation will focus on probate records to aid in genealogical research.
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Bridge clubs recognize recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Lynne Kerschner and Jeannie Reillig finished first at the Elm City Duplicate Bridge during the Oct. 1 duplicate bridge session. Dick Quinlan and Ken Harvey finished second; Wilma Pouliott and Lee Lenfest finished third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are […]
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Junior Achievement of Maine to induct 2024 laureates Nov. 4
PORTLAND – Junior Achievement’s Maine Business Hall of Fame is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring St. The highlight of the event is inducting the 2024 laureates into the hall of fame. This year’s laureates are Ellen Belknap, SMRT Architects and Engineers; Peter “Andi” Vigue, […]