AUGUSTA — Public and nonprofit programs across the state rely on local citizens to volunteer and help meet critical needs in their communities. The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism offers a way to show appreciation while lifting up some volunteers as inspirational role models. Maine community volunteer programs have until Thursday, March 7, to […]
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Heart association encourages all Mainers to learn CPR this February
PORTLAND — During February, American Heart Month, the American Heart Association urges all Maine families to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR. With more than 350,000 people experiencing cardiac arrests outside of a hospital, including 23,000 children, CPR is a critical skill that kids as young as 9 years old can learn. Families can take […]
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Cape Elizabeth trust seeks submissions for Paint for Preservation 2024
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is accepting artist submissions for Paint for Preservation 2024, the organization’s 17th annual juried auction and one of Maine’s premier art auction events. Over three days on the weekend of June 21-23, selected artists will paint en plein air (outdoors) at designated public and private locations chosen to highlight Cape […]
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Midcoast Aububon, Camden library to host Zoom talk on pyrocene Feb. 15
Mid-Coast Audubon is continuing its nature talk series in partnership with Camden Public Library. The upcoming event, scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, will take place virtually via Zoom. David Govatski, a naturalist and author, will discuss pyrocene, a term used to describe the human use of fire and how it impacts the planet. […]
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Feb. 12-19
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Feb. XX-XX
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
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Messalonskee High School recognizes honor students
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has named the following students to its second quarter honor roll. SENIORS High Honors with Distinction: Payton Alexander, Steven Anthony, Liana Arnold, Paisley Baron, Andrew Beckwith, Brody Belanger, Bjorn Brickett, Luke Brittner, Ella Buck, Kaitlyn Burbank, Brody Collier, Caleb Collins, Katie Culig, Rebecca D’Amico, Abigail Fortier, Kirsten Frost, Malachi Gagnon, Hunter […]
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Maine Pond Hockey Classic fundraiser coming Feb. 9-11 to Sidney
SIDNEY — The 12th annual Maine Pond Hockey Classic is set for Friday to Sunday, Feb. 9-11, at the Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod Lane. The event is a fundraiser for the Alfond Youth & Community Center — a partnership of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Waterville, The Waterville Area […]
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Lawrence High School announces honor roll
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence High School has the following students were named its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2023-24 academic year. Seniors High honors: Hannah Benner, Cameron Blodgett, Hailey Bowley, Whitney Churchill, Haylee Clark, Autumn Duffy, Kieley Dusoe, Kaylee Elkins, Hallie Firmage, Abagail Folsom, Arianna Fotter, Memphis-Ryan Howe, Andrew Kronillis, Gavin Lunt, Amarisa […]
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Wilton church to offer ‘Ashes-to-Go’ Feb. 14
WILTON — For the 10th year, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is set to offer Ashes-to-Go in two locations. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, The Rev. John Balicki, St. Luke’s rector, will be in downtown Wilton from 9-10 a.m. by the post office and then in downtown Farmington from noon until 1 p.m. by the post […]
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Gold LEAF Institute senior college spring term to begin Feb. 14
FARMINGTON — The Gold LEAF Institute is set to hold a spring term kickoff Wednesday, Feb. 14. People can learn more about Gold LEAF and the spring courses from 3-4:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St. The snow date is Feb. 21. The event is free and open to the public. The […]