Finding Our Voices, grassroots, survivor-powered nonprofit, has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Maine Community Foundation. The money, according to Patrisha McLean, founder/president of Finding Our Voices, is “to help bridge the gaps in support for Maine’s women domestic violence survivors,” according to a news release from McLean. “This very generous grant from such […]
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Camden native who works in Lahaina seeks help for Maui wildfire victims
Jonathan Conrad and his family are collecting donations and urging Mainers to help victims of last week’s wildfires, which killed over 100 people.
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PAWS Wags and Whiskers Gala raises $79K to support animals in need
CAMDEN — PAWS Animal Adoption Center’s PAWS Wags and Whiskers Gala held on July 19 raised a remarkable $79,000 to support pets in need. The gala brought together animal lovers, supporters, and community members for an enchanting evening of fun and fundraising. The event was held at the Camden Yacht Club, which provided the perfect […]
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3rd Camden on Canvas plein air weekend raises over $60K for library
More than 200 people gathered in the Camden Amphitheatre July 23 for a live auction of paintings that had been created that weekend during the third annual Camden on Canvas event. Proceeds of the auction were split between the artists and the Camden Public Library. The library announced that Camden on Canvas raised more than […]
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Scout leaders to offer summer programs in Belgrade, Camden, Raymond, Sabattus
Summer programs will be active and enriching for youth attending area Scout camps and Scout activities according to two leaders of these programs. Brittany St. Amand of Pittston and Shelley Connolly of Pittsfield have spent months organizing and getting things ready for these summer programs, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman […]
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Camden library to host talk on bats May 18
The Center for Wildlife Studies “Wild Maine” Series, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, is set to continue at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, with a presentation by bat ecologist Dr. Scott Reynolds. Reynolds will discuss the biology and conservation of New England’s bats. This hybrid event will take place in person in the […]
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Lawsuit: Visiting writer fought Camden shelter to get her dog back, now claims damages
After her bloodhound got loose in Lincolnville last year, Eva Morris of Arkansas says the PAWS shelter staff refused to release her purebred bloodhound to her even after she proved ownership.
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Rockland photographer to talk about windjammers May 11
The event will be held in person in Camden and via Zoom.
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Kennebec Valley District Pinewood Derby held in Gardiner
GARDINER — Thirty-eight Cub Scouts from across the region competed in the Kennebec Valley District Pinewood Derby races, held April 1 at Christ Church on the Common. These youth had won in their respective age divisions at their local Cub Scout pack before moving on to the district races. Once there, two sets of races […]
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Center for Wildlife Studies ‘Wild Maine’ series continues May 2
April 13 event rescheduled to May 2.