The city of Waterville has partnered with CivicReady to implement its mass notification system. CivicReady will allow the city to issue routine communications, urgent notifications, emergency instructions and warnings to subscribed citizens via email, text message and voicemail alert. In the event of a local emergency, citizens subscribed to CivicReady will benefit from immediate, actionable […]
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Rural Energy for America Program funding available
Current applications must be submitted by March 15.
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Statewide program adds free student loan repayment counseling
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine staff are offering free student loan repayment counseling in addition to classes and coaching in financial education. Counseling is for individuals who are struggling to repay student loans or: • Have a loan that is past due or in default; • need assistance choosing a repayment plan; • want to […]
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Finding Our Voices fundraiser to host actor in Camden March 9
Actor Gabriel Byrne plans to make a rare Maine public appearance at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., to raise money for domestic abuse awareness. “An evening with Gabriel Byrne” will feature a screening of Byrne’s 1995 film “The Usual Suspects” followed by a live question and answer […]
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About $600K available to state growers to pursue innovation
The deadline for grant proposals of up to $100K per project is Monday, March 18.
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North Acres Snowshoe Bushwhack set for Manchester March 2
Kennebec Land Trust stewardship staff plan to hold an off-trail excursion at the North Acres Wildlife Conservation Area in Manchester at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2. The group will explore the farm fields, surrounding woodlands and along the shores of the Tanning and Bond Brooks. Participants should dress appropriately for an off-trail winter hike in […]
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Literacy Volunteers seeks children’s book donations for Franklin, Somerset counties
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties is seeking children’s books donations until Sunday, March 31. Clean contemporary picture books and board books of all genres in good condition, with no markings, tears or mildew, can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday at the Arthur D. Ingalls Center, 144 High […]
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Adult Prom to benefit Cony Project Graduation March 23
AUGUSTA — An Adult Prom to raise money for Cony High School’s class of 2024 Project Graduation is set for 5-11 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Augusta Civic Center at 76 Community Drive. The 21-and-older event includes a silent auction. Tickets cost $65 per person, $120 per couple and $500 for a table of […]
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Open auditions for ‘Newsies’ set for Rangeley March 2
Auditions for Disney’s “Newsies, the Broadway Musical” are set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. Auditions are open to everyone regardless of past stage experience. Audition forms, music, sides and dancer audition info can be found at rangeleyarts.org under Get Involved. Those who are unable […]
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Maine high school student guitar competition seeks contestants
Performance videos should be submitted by Friday, March 1.