AUGUSTA — The Maine Justice Foundation has announced a round of grants from the LGBTQ+ Fund. The foundation will accept applications for grants from organizations working to advance awareness and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues from through Tuesday, May 23. The grants awarded through the fund will typically range up to $10,000. The grant guidelines and […]
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Cornhole for a Cause to benefit Pine Tree Camp June 1
MANCHESTER — Teams plan to gather for the Hammond Lumber Cornhole for a Cause tournament on Thursday, June 1 at The Woodshed, 915 Western Ave., to compete for cash prizes. This inaugural event will be managed by Wicked Cornhole with cash prizes of $750 for the first place team, $500 for the second and $250 […]
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Richmond school sets preschool registration for June 9, 12, 13
RICHMOND — Marcia Buker School plans to hold preschool registration for the 2023-24 school year on Friday, Monday and Tuesday, June 9, 12 and 13, at 28 High St. Children must be 4 years of age by Oct. 15 and be a Richmond resident. They will be screened in the areas of health, language, motor […]
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Skowhegan class of ’63 seeks RVSPs for June 1 breakfast
Skowhegan High School’s class of 1963 plans to gather for breakfast at 9 a.m Thursday, June 1, at Mad House Grill, formerly known as Wentworth’s Restaurant, at 347 Waterville Road in Norridgewock. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP by Wednesday, May 24 to 207-858-0946. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Whitefield library to host improv theater troupe May 12
The Marti Stevens Improvisational Theater Troupe is set to perform at 2 p.m. Friday, May 12, at Whitefield Library, 1 Arlington Lane. This team of actors will perform several scenarios to set the stage for meaningful discussions with the audience. The topic of these scenarios will be the barriers to aging in place in the […]
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Rangeley Land Trust to hold birding fest June 9-11
Register now for birding trips and activities.
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Winthrop library to host Pondtown Poets May 13
WINTHROP — The Bailey Public Library plans to continue its Bookey Readings poetry series at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the library’s 39 Bowdoin Street location. The Pondtown Poets, founded in 2003, will be featured at the event. The group was founded by Winthrop native Susan Parks and takes its name from the history […]
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Lawrence High to host Color Me Bulldog 5K in Fairfield May 21
Proceeds will benefit Class of 2024.
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Litchfield church to host concert honoring mothers May 13
The fundraiser benefits the Litchfield Food Bank Building Fund.
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Franklin County producers may be eligible for assistance
A flood and high winds caused severe damage May 1 in Sandy River watershed areas of the county. Those who have suffered severe damage may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) administered by the Franklin County Farm Service Agency, according to a news release from the agency. For land to be […]