Nonprofit organizations located in the Lewiston-Auburn region, which are supporting recovery efforts following the Lewiston mass shootings, may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund. The Broad Recovery Efforts & Organizations Fund will support nonprofit organizations that provided, and are continuing to provide, relevant services and support to people […]
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Maine Pond Hockey Classic fundraiser coming Feb. 9-11 to Sidney
SIDNEY — The 12th annual Maine Pond Hockey Classic is set for Friday to Sunday, Feb. 9-11, at the Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod Lane. The event is a fundraiser for the Alfond Youth & Community Center — a partnership of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Waterville, The Waterville Area […]
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Wilton church to offer ‘Ashes-to-Go’ Feb. 14
WILTON — For the 10th year, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is set to offer Ashes-to-Go in two locations. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, The Rev. John Balicki, St. Luke’s rector, will be in downtown Wilton from 9-10 a.m. by the post office and then in downtown Farmington from noon until 1 p.m. by the post […]
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Gold LEAF Institute senior college spring term to begin Feb. 14
FARMINGTON — The Gold LEAF Institute is set to hold a spring term kickoff Wednesday, Feb. 14. People can learn more about Gold LEAF and the spring courses from 3-4:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St. The snow date is Feb. 21. The event is free and open to the public. The […]
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits available
AUGUSTA — Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to people who lost their job or business due to the Dec. 18 storm. Applications are open through Monday, March 4, to assist business owners, regular workers, seasonal or migrant workers, and self-employed individuals who lost their job, job offer, or had their work hours reduced […]
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‘Of This Place’ to be staged at Colby College’s The Gordon Center
WATERVILLE — The Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts at Colby College will premiere its first original work,”Of This Place,” this weekend. The project has been in the works over the last three years. The free performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at […]
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Carrabassett Valley library to host tax aid support starting Feb. 10
AARP Tax Aide volunteers plan to be available by appointment Wednesdays from Feb. 10 to April 12, to do people’s taxes in the Begin Family Community Room at the Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center. The library is located at 3209 Carrabassett Drive in Carrabassett Valley. Taxes are prepared and electronically filed by IRS-certified […]
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Thomas College accepting registrations for April 14 Dirty Dog Mud Run
WATERVILLE — Registration is open for Thomas College’s annual Dirty Dog Mud Run. This year’s run is set for Sunday, April 14, on campus at 180 West River Road. The event is a 5K, 15-obstacle course that loops through the woods and campus. Obstacles include mud, tire flips, wall climbing, cargo net climbing, and more. […]
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School Oral Health Program poster contest organizers seek submissions
The deadline to submit a poster is 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29.
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Damariscotta gallery seeks ‘Night and Day’ show submissions
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit items for the upcoming show, “Night and Day.” Submissions, open to members and non-members alike, include all mediums and styles. People can embrace abstract concepts, explore the emotional contrasts within human experiences or challenge traditional notions of light and dark. Or they may wish to focus on […]