The Maine Community Foundation’s new Start Up/Scale Up Grant Program seeks applications from Maine nonprofit organizations that help new ventures start and grow through collaborative workspaces and incubator and accelerator programs, according to a news release from the foundation. Grants will be awarded to organizations and projects that meet the criteria and that have the […]
April
County extension association meeting set for April 9
Community cookie challenge with prizes for the top three entries planned.
2020 Maine Jewish Film Festival postponed
The 2020 Maine Jewish Film Festival has been postponed until fall. The festival was scheduled for March 28 through April 5 with screenings in Portland, Brunswick, Lewiston, Rockland, Waterville and Bangor, according to a news release from Barbara Merson. The festival’s initial ticket sales were strong, leading to anticipate crowds in close quarters at many […]
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce postponements, cancelations
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce has announce the following postponements and cancelations. Business After Hours Event updates: • Thursday, March 19: Alfond Youth & Community Center and MaineGeneral Health Business After Hours has been postponed. A new date and time will be communicated when determined. • Wednesday, April 15: Eagle Rental Business After […]
UPDATE: The Harlow seeks artwork for Art2020 juried show
Deadline for submissions has been extended to Wednesday, April 8.
Vose Library seeks fabric, yarn donations for April 25 sale
UNION — Vose Library will hold its Stash Sale, a fiber/fabric sale, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at 392 Common Road. The library seeks donations of fabric and yarn to sell. The focus of the sale is fabric, yarn, notions, sewing materials and tools. Because of limited space, the library can […]
Uncle Al Fund to offer scholarships for Western mountain musicians
Musicians between the ages of 12 and 30 who reside in Franklin or Somerset county and wish to pursue instruction or musical development on their chosen instrument(s) are invited to apply to the Uncle Al Fund at the Maine Community Foundation, according to a news release from the foundation. The fund supports eligible musicians seeking […]
MaineGeneral Health scholarships available
AUGUSTA — MaineGeneral Health has announced that applications are being accepted for its 2020 Health Scholarship Program. Scholarships support the education of health care professionals in the Kennebec Valley and are available to individuals pursuing degrees in a variety of health-related disciplines, according to a news release from Joy McKenna, director, marketing and communications at […]
Winslow kindergarten registration set for April 10
WINSLOW — Kindergarten registration for the 2020-21 school year will be held Friday, April 10, at Winslow Elementary School, 285 Benton Ave. Children need to be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15 to attend kindergarten in the fall. To schedule an appointment, call 872-1967.
Journalism scholarships available to Maine students
The Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund and the Agnes Freyer Gibbs Scholarship Fund application deadline is April 1.