New Ventures Maine is launching an online, on-demand course, Grow Your Business Online, which is designed to provide small business owners the tools, skills and mentorship to build a successful digital presence. This course is offered at no charge to participants and is made possible through Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with New Ventures Maine, […]
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Bill Nemitz: It’s been 60 years since the Cuban missile crisis. This is worse.
While some Mainers grumble about skyrocketing gas prices, a far more ominous threat looms over Ukraine.
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Food boxes available to seniors monthly
Seniors need only to be 60 and older, live in Maine and meet income guidelines.
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Maine Veterans’ Dental Network receives Pillar of Excellence Award
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services in February received the 2022 VA Abraham Lincoln Pillar of Excellence Award for Innovative State Programs for its Maine Veterans’ Dental Network from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Since 2011, the VA has recognized its state partners for programs and initiatives that support veterans in their respective states. […]
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Agriculture department to host urban agriculture committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is scheduled to host the first public meeting of the inaugural Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on Wednesday and Thursday, March 23 and 24. The public, including urban producers, is encouraged to attend the webinar, according to a news release from the Maine State FSA Office in […]
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Nonprofit begins grant administration for Maine farmworkers
PathStone Corporation has recently taken over the distribution of the National Farmworker Jobs Program Grant in Maine. This grant provides opportunities to individuals working in the agricultural sector who hope to gain access to services that provide them with further skills training and licensing, educational services, and any other career-development services, according to a news […]
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Commission publishes statewide historic preservation plan
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has announced the publication of the 2021-26 edition of Heritage for The Future: Maine’s Statewide Historic Preservation Plan. Every five years, the commission, which serves as the State Historic Preservation Office in Maine, is required to develop a comprehensive statewide historic preservation plan. As stated in National Park Services guidance, […]
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Maine Army National Guard receives top environmental award
AUGUSTA — The Maine Army National Guard has been selected as the winner of the 2022 Secretary of the Army Environmental Award for Natural Resources Conservation in the under 10,000-acre installation award category. As a winner, the guard will compete as the Army’s nominee for the 2022 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards in the same […]
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Bill Nemitz: Thinking about mental health? It’s about time.
The pandemic and a state surplus provide a long-overdue opportunity to help Mainers who long have been overlooked.
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Foundation recognizes 10 nonprofit, government leaders
PORTLAND — The John T. Gorman Foundation has announced the fourth class of its fellowship, a group of 10 exceptional nonprofit and government leaders from across Maine. The fellowship is designed to strengthen the capacity of leaders and organizations to make changes that can improve the lives of vulnerable Maine people, according to a news […]