VA Maine Healthcare System plans to hold a virtual woman veterans town hall and public forum from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. Those who attend can learn about the health concerns, the Toxic Exposure Screening Process, expanded eligibility and local resources, according to a news release from Jonathan Barczyk, public affairs specialist, VA Maine Healthcare […]
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Applications open for emergency assistance funds for Somerset County
The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.
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Extension to offer Recipe to Market workshop online Feb. 15
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine. The workshop is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Recipe to Market is a multidisciplinary program intended to introduce participants to key topics that an […]
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Coalition opens registrations for August BikeMaine Weekend ride
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine has opened registration for the 2023 BikeMaine Weekend ride, scheduled for Aug. 24-27 in Bethel. “Bethel is such an incredible town to highlight the beauty of cycling in Maine, and we can’t wait to share this experience with our riders,” said Bicycle Coalition of Maine Event Director Colleen Donohoe, according […]
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Camden club to host horticulturist at Feb. 14 Zoom talk
The Camden Garden Club is set to host a free public Zoom presentation at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 on the topic of yardscaping. This program is the third in the club’s 55th Winter Horticulture Series, held in partnership with the Camden Public Library. Through the talk, Maine State Horticulturist Gary Fish aims to inspire […]
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Augusta museum, Auburn media house seek journalism award entries
The deadline to enter the contest is midnight, Friday, Feb. 17.
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Therapy dogs in training at nonprofit in Farmington
Safe Voices have two puppies, Jefferson and Oliver, training to be therapy dogs for their clients, many of whom are survivors of domestic abuse and human trafficking.
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Carrabec Community School lists honor students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec Community School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grades 3-5 High honors: Brooke Atwood, Dorne Brunton, Keegan Caparotta, Zander Carpenter, Alan Edes, Luke Lightbody, Brevyn Mattingly and Lauryn Tucker. Honors: Alice Barton, Noah Caldwell, Kolbe Day, Tripp Denis, Shaine Drever, AraBella Ebneter, Rhea Frebert, Saphira […]
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Rangeley church group donates $10K to organizations
The Rangeley Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship met with women of the Rangeley Congregational Church Dec. 18 to distribute $10,000 to charity. The money was raised by participating in a summer festival, a pop-up craft fair and the annual Holly Fair in Rangeley, where handmade crafts, jams, and baked goods were sold. All the proceeds of […]
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Gardiner student makes Gustavus Adolphus College dean’s list
SAINT PETER, Minn. — Emily Gerencer of Gardiner has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Gustavus Adolphus College. Those named to the dean’s list must earn a 3.7 grade point average (based on a scale in which 4.0 = A) or higher for the semester that ended in December. Check […]