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Foundation awards grants to Maine groups working for racial justice, equity
The Maine Justice Foundation has awarded grants from its Racial Justice Fund to seven Maine groups for 2022. The fund aims to support Black, Indigenous, and people of color statewide to forge social, systemic, and economic solutions that will address racism and inequities in our culture, organizations, and systems, according to a news release from […]
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Health network to offer September workshops
Classes will be held in Pittsfield and Waterville.
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Think Maine was hot this summer? Just wait
New study predicts twice as many hot summer days in Maine by 2053.
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Maine’s gas prices fall, but remain higher than national average
There is no clear reason why Maine’s average price is about 40 cents higher than the national average of $3.99, but several industry experts said the Northeast generally has higher gas prices than the rest of the nation.
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Maine workforce program receives $500K to help homeless veterans
Fedcap Inc. is launching Veterans Forward to provide veterans, service members and their families critically needed support in emergency situations such as housing, substance use treatment, home heating assistance, food and clothing, and job training across Maine. The program is essential given rising costs because of record inflation that put additional financial stress on many […]
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Maine Audubon annual Loon Count set for July 16
FALMOUTH — Maine Audubon has set its annual Loon Count for 7 a.m. Saturday, July 16. For nearly four decades, Maine Audubon has been studying loon behavior and engaging volunteers across Maine in conservation efforts to bolster the loon population. One of its most powerful and popular tools is the loon count, according to a […]
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Maine couples celebrate at Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass
Some met at dances or through blind dates. Others were high school sweethearts or met in college. For many, the attraction was instant. For others, it took time to blossom. Whatever the circumstances, for the couples who gathered June 25 for the Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass, the result has been a decade or two […]
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UMaine Augusta to host events statewide for remotely piloted aircraft
Manned and unmanned Aviation Studies at the University of Maine at Augusta delivers a program of study for students who aspire to be pilots. Remotely piloted aircraft students also can learn how to design, build, and maintain both fixed wing and quadcopter aircraft. They design systems with video and telemetry equipment and learn how to […]
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AARP awards grants to 11 Maine organizations
AARP Maine has announced that 11 organizations throughout the state will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants, part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public places; transportation; housing; diversity, equity […]