PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 11 grants totaling $250,000 to help Maine organizations throughout the state increase mental health, wellness, and community support opportunities for older youth during the pandemic. The funding comes in response to rising concerns about the well-being of young adults, who are suffering from the mental health […]
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Waterville chamber breakfast to cover generational divide
WATERVILLE — Career Management Associates CEO David Ciullo will give his talk “Engaging the Generational Divide” during the Thursday, April 8, Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast. He will address the effectiveness of organizations in valuing and creating a culture where all generations thrive and engagement soars, capitalizing on the strengths of different work styles […]
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New Portland church accepting scholarship applications
NEW PORTLAND — The Western Mountains Baptist Church is offering a $1,000 community scholarship to a high school senior who resides in a town served by either Regional School Unit 74 or Maine School Administrative District 58. Submit an application online at westernmountainschurch.org or mail one to Western Mountains Baptist Church, P.O. Box 264, Kingfield, […]
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After 382 days, Chez Paree reopens in Waterville’s South End
After a deep cleaning, inspections and securing all licenses last week, the well-known Water Street bar reopens at 2 p.m. Thursday.
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Waterville plans to accommodate businesses, building owners during construction
An $11.2 million downtown revitalization project, to include changing the traffic pattern on Main and Front streets, is occurring simultaneously with construction of the $18 million Paul J. Schupf Art Center on Main Street.
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Skowhegan man charged after being shot last week by deputy in Norridgewock
Trever A. Caouette, 24, has been charged with two counts of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, which officials said was a handgun.
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MOFGA to offer online workshops during April
UNITY — The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is offering the following April online workshops: • Sunday, April 4 — “Scionwood & Fruit Tree Workshops” will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. The free webinars start on the hour, every hour. •Monday, April 5 — “Labor Management Series: Communication and Delegation” will […]
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Virtual conference to focus on environmental education
BRUNSWICK — The Maine Environmental Education Association will hold its annual meeting and conference virtually Wednesday and Thursday, April 7 and 8. With 30 workshops led by Maine educators, and two keynote plenary panels, this is the largest annual gathering of environmental education and outdoor learning practitioners and students in the state. This year the […]
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Creative aging programs receive $60,000 from arts commission
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission is expanding its programming for older citizens thanks to an infusion of $60,000 to support Creative Aging initiatives throughout the state. The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, in collaboration with Aroha Philanthropies, announced its Leveraging State Investments in Creative Aging grant award to 36 state and jurisdictional arts […]
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Veterans Count Maine benefit planned for June 19
Each participant will take fundraising to new heights, raising a minimum of $1,000 in donations for Veterans Count Maine to be eligible to rappel.