Nonprofit organizations in Androscoggin County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. In 2023, nine Androscoggin County nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $60,000. Donors with advised funds at MaineCF made three additional grants totaling […]
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Lewiston grace period to license dog ends Jan. 31
The Lewiston City Clerk’s Department reminds all dog owners that the one-month grace period for licensing their pets is set to expire Wednesday, Jan. 31. Per state law, a dog’s license expires Dec. 31 each year, and a $25 late fine will be added to each license for all dogs licensed after Jan. 31. According […]
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Ag department reopens signup for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program signup. USDA’s Farm Service Agency encourages agricultural producers and landowners in Maine interested in conservation opportunities for their land in exchange for yearly rental payments to consider the enrollment options available through Continuous CRP, which also includes the Conservation […]
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Maine State Park Camping Reservation Center opening Feb. 1
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands Director Andy Cutko announced a slight decline in visitation to Maine State Parks during 2023, with 2.93 million visitors spending time at the bureau’s 48 state parks and historic sites (2.64 million day-use visitors and 291,000 campers). While visitation fell […]
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Stone Mountain Arts Center plans Cecilia concert
The trio features Erin Leahy, Timi Turmel and Louis Schryer.
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MaineCF grants available to Kennebec County nonprofits
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH —Nonprofit organizations in Kennebec County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. In 2023, eight Kennebec County nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $68,470. A donor with an advised fund at MaineCF […]
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SeniorPlus plans February classes for Lewiston, Norway, Wilton
SeniorsPlus plans to offer classes in February at its Lewiston, Norway and Wilton locations. They are being held in person, online or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible, and hearing assistive equipment is […]
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Foundation seeks submissions for journalism scholarship
WOBURN, Mass. — Every year, the Journalism Education Foundation of New England awards scholarships to high school seniors and college students interested in pursuing a career in the newspaper industry. The scholarships, including the MacGregor Fiske Award, are presented by the New England Newspaper and Press Association, and up to 10 students are selected. To […]
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Cony class of ’26 to hold bowling fundraiser in Hallowell Jan. 28
Cony High School’s class of 2026 is set to hold a bowling fundraiser from 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Sparetime Recreation, 215 Whitten Road in Hallowell. The $10-per-person cost includes the shoes. All money will go to the class. For more information, email [email protected]. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Camden Winterfest returns for 21st celebration Jan. 27
The 21st annual Camden Winterfest is set for 11 a.m. t0 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. The festivities begin in the Camden Amphitheatre on Atlantic Avenue. Visitors can watch teams of amateur ice sculptors and two professionals transform 300-pound, crystal-clear blocks of ice into sparkling masterpieces, according to a news release from Julia Sagaser […]