LIVERMORE — Norlands Living History Center is accepting applications for the 2021 Gammon History Education Scholarship Awards. The year-two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to qualifying high school seniors or students with equivalent education credentials. To be eligible, students must be from Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford or Kennebec counties and have plans to enroll in post-secondary […]
June
Council welcomes mural proposals for Skowhegan bicentennial
The deadline for submission of proposals is Tuesday, June 15.
Belgrade Town Office to be open three Saturdays
BELGRADE — The Town Office, 990 Augusta Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on three upcoming Saturdays: April 24, May 29 and June 26. The office staff will offer the usual complement of services, including registering vehicles, boats, trailers, all-terrain vehicles and pets; issuing hunting and fishing licenses; providing notary services to […]
Waterville Creates to resume in-person programming
WATERVILLE — In response to Governor Mills’ Moving Maine Forward plan, Waterville Creates plans to resume in-person programming at the Waterville Opera House, Railroad Square Cinema, and various outdoor venues. Waterville Creates’ reopening plan is gradual in its approach and will be guided by strict safety and public health practices and protocols, including social distancing, […]
Business degree scholarships available
ELLSWORTH — The Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund is accepting applications. This renewable scholarship supports graduates of a Maine high school who are enrolled part time (minimum of nine credit hours) or full time in pursuit of a business degree, and who will be entering their freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year at […]
Belgrade opens community read April 22
BELGRADE — The town will kick off its a community read Thursday, April 22, with “The Overstory” – a Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Richard Powers. The read is meant to promote the interconnectedness between humans and the natural environment in a fun and informative way, and the read includes a variety of programs throughout […]
Portland’s outdoor film festival set for July
Cash prizes for Maine filmmakers will be awarded in three categories.
Waterville Seed Library starts April 12
The Waterville Public Library will launch its Waterville Seed Library Monday, April 12. This free public resource features 12 different varieties, including tomato, pumpkin, summer lettuce mix and green beans. Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, and while supplies last, orders for seeds can be placed via a form at https://sites.google.com/view/watervilleseedlibrary/ or by calling the library […]
Scholarships available to women pursuing science, engineering degrees
Established in 2013, the Laurendeau Fund provides renewable scholarship support to young women who are graduating seniors from high schools in Maine, and are pursuing post-secondary education in science or engineering at a four-year university. The deadline for applications is June 1. Applications are available through the Maine Community Foundation at mainecf.org. There is a […]
Veterans Count Maine benefit planned for June 19
Each participant will take fundraising to new heights, raising a minimum of $1,000 in donations for Veterans Count Maine to be eligible to rappel.