The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions, “Essentials of College Planning,” for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The virtual sessions are being held at the following dates and times: • Monday, June 14 at 9 a.m.; • Tuesday, June 15 at 9 […]
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Support centers to celebrate cancer survivors day
Sunday, June 6, marks the 34th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, a day when thousands of people in hundreds of communities across the globe hold celebrations to honor cancer survivors and to raise awareness of the challenges of cancer survivorship. To join in Maine’s celebration of National Cancer Survivor Day, visit ncsd-maine.com throughout the weekend […]
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Conference to focus on Maine’s many cultures
The University of Maine at Augusta and the University of Southern Maine are partnering to host “One sun rose on us today: Stories from Maine’s Long 20th Century,” a virtual half-day conference set from noon to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 4, online via Zoom. This conference will include three panels — Wabanakiscapes, 20th Maine Jewish […]
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Augusta library to allow full access June 1
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Library plans to offer access to the entire building beginning Tuesday, June 1, at 45 Winthrop St. No appointment is necessary to browse the library’s collection of more than 80,000 items. Limited computer use and indoor seating are available, and the library offers WiFi and outdoor summer seating. For community health, the […]
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Virtual meetings to focus on Winslow’s future
WINSLOW — Kennebec Valley Council of Governments is partnering with Winslow to facilitate two virtual opportunities for residents to participate in a comprehensive planning process. The community meetings are planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 22, via Zoom. Through this virtual forum residents will help to shape Winslow’s goals […]
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Partnership seeks summer AmeriCorps members
Goodwill Northern New England is recruiting AmeriCorps VISTA summer associates for a 10-week, full-time summer national service program. Members through this program will serve across Maine to help organizations build capacity and run summer programming for populations facing poverty. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, with an ultimate deadline of Thursday, June 3. […]
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Maine Grains founder to speak at leadership luncheon
WATERVILLE — Amber Lambke, founder and CEO of Maine Grains Inc. is to speak during a leadership luncheon Thursday, June 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main St. The leadership luncheon is co-hosted by Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect. Lambke will share her vision for the future of […]
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Extension’s blueberry field days to open May 25
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is to host in-person wild blueberry field days from 3 to 5 p.m. beginning Tuesday, May 25, with a combined pest and crop management meeting on Jordan Way off Nicolin Road in Ellsworth. ”Summer 2021 Wild Blueberry Field Days” will continue through July 9 with themed meetings about […]
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‘Paddle for Pine Tree Camp’ set for June 5
SOLON — The 25th annual Bath Savings Institution Paddle for Pine Tree Camp will return as an in-person event this year, as paddlers reunite Saturday, June 5, on the Kennebec River to support Pine Tree Camp. Paddlers will take to the water from Solon for a seven-mile kayak trip to North Anson, aiming to raise […]
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Conference to focus on Maine’s many cultures
The University of Maine at Augusta and the University of Southern Maine are partnering to host “One sun rose on us today: Stories from Maine’s Long 20th Century,” a virtual half-day conference set for noon to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 4, online via Zoom. This conference is to include three panels — Wabanakiscapes, 20th Maine […]