AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine has announced the winners of the statewide Fall 2023 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. Six winners in six regions have received cash grants of $1,000 awarded through a competitive application process. Winners for each region are as follows. • The Whole Almond (Southern Maine) produces plant-based dairy products, nut butters, and baked […]
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Backyard maple sugaring workshop set for Standish Feb. 3
STANDISH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a maple syrup production workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. Participants in the hands-on backyard maple sugaring program will first meet from 9-11:30 a.m. at Standish Town Hall, 175 Northeast Road; and then finish from 12:30-3 p.m. at Dunn Family Maple, […]
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Music Together to return to Washington library Jan. 13
WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library plans to host Music Together at 10 a.m. one Saturday each month, from January to June, in the Bryant Room at 40 Old Union Road. Children ages infant to 5 are welcome, accompanied by a parent, caregiver or guardian, according to a news release from the library. Music Together will be […]
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Erskine Academy presents Renaissance Awards
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly Dec. 15 to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Tenure awards were presented to 10 faculty members: Abby Everleth, Louise Irwin and Randy Pottle for 15 years of service; Bill Childs, Kim Clark and Erika Reay for 20 years; Beth Lawrence for 25 […]
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Land for Maine’s Future Program makes call for conservation, recreation proposals
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land for Maine’s Future Program has announced its next call for conservation and recreation proposals. The latest requests are for Projects of Statewide Significance and Community Conservation Projects. Important LMF proposal dates are as follows: • Friday, Jan. 19 — Inquiry forms are due by 5 […]
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Skiing, snowshoeing trails open at many Maine state parks
Free equipment use is an option with park admission.
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Capital Area Technical Center spotlights Augusta student
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has named Isaiah Schleis-Hooyman of Augusta, a senior at Cony High School, as the Professional of the Month for December. Schleis-Hooyman, a second-year student in the Computer Technology program, has consistently showcased exceptional skills and commitment, according to a news release from the center. Embracing the diverse opportunities within […]
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United Way’s 211 Helpline receives $10K donation
United Ways of Maine’s 211 Maine program has received a $10,000 donation from Central Maine Power. 211 Maine became a statewide service in 2006. Since then, the program has fielded more than one million calls from individuals looking for help for themselves or someone they know. The most common needs from callers to 211 Maine […]
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Windsor Fair Trustees name 2024 officers
At a recent meeting of the Windsor Fair Trustees and life members, the following officers and trustees were elected for the 2024 year. Thomas E. Foster of Augusta, president; William McFarland of Augusta, first vice president; Daniel Foster of Augusta, second vice president; Judy Ballard of Farmingdale, secretary; and Jeffrey A. Tracy of Winthrop, treasurer. […]
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Commission unveils strategic plan to elevate state’s artistic landscape
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission’s latest strategic plan is a comprehensive roadmap designed to fortify and champion the state’s artistic heritage over the next five years. The journey of the plan started in 2021, anchored in the commitment to understanding the perspectives of Mainers. Through conversations with artists, organizations, community leaders and cultural entities […]