Patriot Insurance School Fund has announced its 2023 recipients of the Patriot Education Scholarship. Students receiving the scholarship must have graduated from a Maine high school and must be attending a Maine college, community college or university. They should be majoring or minoring in insurance or another business program. An interest in an insurance career […]
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Textile artist to discuss rug hooking in Damariscotta Aug. 6
Textile artist Kathie Hills plans next month to discuss the art and craft of hooking rugs, as well as their significance to the local area. The presentation runs from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Chapman-Hall House, 270 Main St. in Damariscotta. Hills will demonstrate the craft and exhibit pieces she has […]
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Area nonprofits get John T. Gorman Foundation grants
The grants will help 83 nonprofits in all 16 counties provide food, housing, shelter, healthcare and other essential services.
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Northern Border Regional Commission plans info sessions
The Northern Border Regional Commission has scheduled two information sessions in support of this fall’s Forest Economy Program grant application opportunity. Each session will consist of an overview of the program and time for questions. Eligible organizations, which include nonprofit and governmental entities (state, local and Indian tribes), can access grant application details via nbrc.gov/content/FEP, […]
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Waterville antiques emporium plans free appraisals Aug. 5
WATERVILLE — Hathaway Mill Antiques plans to offer free appraisals from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, by independent appraiser Daniel Buck Soules at 10 Water St. Appraisals are limited to three items per customer, and registration is required the day of the event. Soules has been involved in the sale and appraisal of […]
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Taste of Waterville set for Aug. 2
The Taste of Waterville is set for noon-11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at Head of Falls, off Front Street in Waterville. The event is a showcase of flavorful offerings from local food trucks to area restaurants. This adult-focused event includes a full day of music, entertainment, brew sampling, beer and wine gardens, and a corn […]
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Local students make Tufts University dean’s list
MEDFORD, Mass. — Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. Madelyn Dwyer of Manchester, Lauren Sylvester of Farmingdale and Bella Wallingford of Oakland earned dean’s list honors. To qualify, students must earn a grade point average of 3.4 or greater. Check out upcoming area events!
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Kennebec River Brewfest set for Aug. 5
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce plans to host the sixth annual Kennebec River Brewfest from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Mill Park. This year’s Brewfest, presented by Highbrow, features a variety of local breweries, wineries, distilleries and meaderies. With over 30 brewers to choose from, attendees can get a taste of […]
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Farmington Health Care Golf Classic raises thousands
Proceeds will be split between the Healthy Community Coalition and Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center.
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Ag department extends organic dairy marketing assistance deadline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program to Aug. 11. This extension gives Maine organic dairy producers more than two additional weeks to apply for the program. ODMAP helps producers mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that […]