Pine Grove Programs is offering a limited number of free three-day Fall Black Bear Hunts over bait for the 2020 Maine Black Bear Hunting season to active duty service members, veterans, first responders and Gold Star Family members, according to a news release from the Pleasant Ridge-based nonprofit organization. The trip will include a three-day, […]
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Share the Road with Carol 2020 planned for Sept. 13
Fourth annual event held in memory of the late Dr. Carol Eckert.
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Frances Perkins Center hosts virtual garden party Aug. 16
Inspired by Frances Perkins’ legacy, the Frances Perkins Center in Newcastle is rising to the challenges of our time. Each time she faced difficulty, Perkins, ever a problem solver, would not merely carry on — she forged ahead. In that spirit, the organization hopes you’ll join them as they transform the traditional August garden party […]
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United Way of Mid-Maine to hold annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive Aug. 19
Through the end of August, donations also can be dropped off at Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce, GRUB in Waterville, and Verizon Wireless stores in Skowhegan and Newport.
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Alfond center offering free group exercise class
Offer will expire Tuesday, Sept. 15.
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Help needed to check trees for invasive species
During August, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the United States Department of Agriculture are asking the public to take a couple of minutes to check trees in their communities and forests for invasive insects. August is the peak time of year to see adult wood-boring insects, and the activity of other […]
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‘The Mystery of History’ presentation by Gerry Boyle set for Aug. 19
Facebook Live event hosted by Kennebec Historical Society.
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Gilbert Taylor graduates from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
MADISON, Wis. — Gilbert Taylor of Hallowell, a graduate of the College of Letters and Science, earned a Master of Arts — Library and Information Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A unique online commencement ceremony was held May 9. The ceremony, forced online because of the Coronavirus pandemic, was for doctoral, bachelor’s, master’s and […]
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SeniorsPlus makes CARES Act mini-grant awards in Western Maine
SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging, distributed $67,000 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act mini-grant awards. These grants monies were distributed by SeniorsPlus to 15 businesses, organizations, and agencies that serve older people and adults with disabilities in Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin counties, according to a news release from the Lewiston-based […]
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Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter launches new free virtual education, support programs
The Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter is offering free virtual support groups and education programs accessible to all living with dementia and their care partners. The association offers support groups that create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias to develop mutual support and […]