HALLOWELL — The Maine Tourism Association has launched its Travel Counselor Certification Program, an initiative designed to elevate the visitor experience across Maine. This May, MTA introduced the state’s first certification program, endorsed by the U.S. Travel Association, and the first cohort of Maine State Visitor Information Center staff have earned their Certified Maine Travel […]
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Levant orchard aims for top spot with Peter Rabbit maze
LEVANT — Treworgy Family Orchards is again in the running for the title of Best Corn Maze in the USA, competing against 20 other top corn mazes nationwide. Following its triumph the past two years, Treworgy’s is back with a new design for 2024, featuring the character Peter Rabbit, according to a news release from […]
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Smoking cessation program to start in September
The program gives you tools to overcome your tobacco addiction and quit for good. The program features a step-by-step plan for quitting, and each session is designed to help you gain control.
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Maine Municipal Association launches ServeStrong program
AUGUSTA — Maine Municipal Association has rolled out the ServeStrong program, an online mental health resource for first responders. The initiative, a collaboration between MMA and the National League of Cities Risk Information Sharing Consortium, is being offered to municipal associations across the country. It is designed to provide first responders access to web-based behavioral […]
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MSBA Bee Fest set for Sept. 8 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Beekeepers Association recently announced that Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming MSBA Bee Fest planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. The event is set to include more than 30 beekeeping demonstrations presented by Master […]
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Brunch, activities set for Sept. 8 during Vassalboro Days
Vassalboro Days is set for 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Vassalboro Methodist Church fellowship hall, 614 Main St. Historic materials, photos and news articles will be on display for guests to review. The breakfast brunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; an ice cream sundae bar is set for 1-2 […]
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Kennebec Valley Community Action Program to provide free meals
WATERVILLE — Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, 101 Water St., has announced its participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to children enrolled at Educare Central Maine and Skowhegan Early Head Start. For more information, call 207-859-1500. Check out other upcoming […]
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Free outdoor fitness courts available in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A new outdoor fitness court is set to open Friday, Sept. 6, on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. UMF is the first higher education partner to team up with Community Health Options and National Fitness Campaign as part of a campaign to build fitness courts across the state. The UMF Fitness Court […]
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Maine Municipal Association elects officers, committee members
AUGUSTA — The Maine Municipal Association held its annual election of officers and Executive Committee members on Aug. 24. President Diane Hines, with assistance from Kelly Maines, executive office coordinator, and Sarah Jancarik, staff attorney, conducted the annual election of the association’s vice president and three members of the 12-member Executive Committee. With the 169 […]
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Madison area students offered free breakfast, lunch programs
School Administrative District 59 schools will participate in the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at no charge. Household applications may not be required to receive free meals this year, but forms similar to applications may be distributed by the school to collect household income data for other programs that require this […]